Tabu
DanaCologne1932
Side by side
Tabu vs. Lapidus Pour Homme
Is Tabu better than Lapidus Pour Homme?
Tabu peaks in fall, while Lapidus Pour Homme belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
AmberBergamotJasmineMuskPatchouliSandalwoodCedarwoodOakmoss
warm spicyamberwoodypowderyaromatic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Tabu and Lapidus Pour Homme?
| Tabu | Lapidus Pour Homme | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1932 | 1987 |
| Gender | Female | Male |
| Perfumer | Jean Carles | Martin Gras |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Tabu and Lapidus Pour Homme smell?
Tabu
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Musky
Powdery
Citrus
Animalic
Yellow Floral
Lapidus Pour Homme
Woody
Sweet
Aromatic
Amber
Honey
Fresh Spicy
Tobacco
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Tabu and Lapidus Pour Homme share?
Top
BergamotOrangeNeroliCoriander
PineappleLavenderArtemisiaJuniper BerriesBasilLemonBergamot
Heart
CloveJasmineOriental roseYlang-YlangCloverNarcissus
HoneyIncensePine TreeRoseRosewoodJasmineOrris RootCarawayLily of the ValleyPetitgrain
Base
AmberBenzoinCivetMuskPatchouliSandalwoodCedarwoodOakmossVetiver
TobaccoPatchouliOakmossMuskAmberSandalwoodTonka BeanCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineYlang-YlangNarcissus
LavenderRoseJasmineOrris RootLily of the Valley
Citric Notes
BergamotOrangeNeroli
LemonBergamotPetitgrain
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarwood
Pine TreeRosewoodSandalwoodCedarwood
Spicy Notes
CloveCoriander
Caraway
Amber
Amber
Amber
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Musk
Musk
Musk
Oriental Notes
Benzoin
Tonka Bean
Where they fit
When and where do Tabu and Lapidus Pour Homme work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Tabu or Lapidus Pour Homme?
| Tabu | Lapidus Pour Homme | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Tabu and Lapidus Pour Homme?
This cologne concentration means Tabu wears closer to the skin than its later EDT counterparts, but it never apologizes for its intentions. The civet and clove remain defiantly present.Tabu
Lapidus Pour Homme is not a safe blind buy. It is a product of its era, projecting aggressively and smelling distinctly 1980s in its structure. The pineapple-tobacco arc is unusual enough to polarize.Lapidus Pour Homme
The hunt
Where to buy Tabu and Lapidus Pour Homme
| Tabu | Lapidus Pour Homme | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3 oz | $12.95fragranceshop | — |
| 3.3 oz | — | $32.15ecosmetics |
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