Tabu
DanaCologne1932
Side by side
Tabu vs. Opium (1977)
Is Tabu better than Opium (1977)?
Opium (1977) rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
AmberBergamotBenzoinCorianderPatchouliSandalwoodVetiver
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 Opium (1977)?
| Tabu | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1932 | 1977 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean Carles | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Tabu and Opium (1977) smell?
Tabu
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Musky
Powdery
Citrus
Animalic
Yellow Floral
Opium (1977)
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Aromatic
Smoky
Powdery
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Tabu and Opium (1977) share?
Top
BergamotOrangeNeroliCoriander
BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
Heart
CloveJasmineOriental roseYlang-YlangCloverNarcissus
CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
Base
AmberBenzoinCivetMuskPatchouliSandalwoodCedarwoodOakmossVetiver
MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineYlang-YlangNarcissus
CarnationOrris RootLily of the ValleyRose
Citric Notes
BergamotOrangeNeroli
BergamotMandarin Orange
Spicy Notes
CloveCoriander
CinnamonCorianderBlack Pepper
Oriental Notes
Benzoin
MyrrhBenzoinVanilla
Green Notes
CloverVetiver
Vetiver
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarwood
Sandalwood
Amber
Amber
Amber
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Tabu and Opium (1977) work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Tabu or Opium (1977)?
| Tabu | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Tabu and Opium (1977)?
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
Opium polarizes for good reason. It smells like nothing modern, clinging to vintage lovers and terrifying everyone else. The clove and carnation heart is gorgeous if you can handle the initial.Opium (1977)
The hunt
Where to buy Tabu and Opium (1977)
| Tabu | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $106.08ecosmetics |
| 2.3 oz | $12.95fragranceshop | — |
| 3 oz | — | $172.04ecosmetics |
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