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    Tabu vs. Opium Eau de Parfum 2009

    Tabu by Dana bottle

    Tabu

    Dana
    Cologne1932
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Is Tabu better than Opium Eau de Parfum 2009?

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Mood overlap
    AmberBergamotJasminePatchouli
    warm spicyambercitrus

    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 Eau de Parfum 2009?

    Key facts: Tabu vs. Opium Eau de Parfum 2009
    TabuOpium Eau de Parfum 2009
    ConcentrationCologneEau de Parfum
    Launched19322009
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJean CarlesAntoine Maisondieu
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    How do Tabu and Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 smell?

    Tabu

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Woody
    Musky
    Powdery
    Citrus
    Animalic
    Yellow Floral

    Opium Eau de Parfum 2009

    Amber
    Balsamic
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    White Floral
    Citrus
    Patchouli

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Tabu and Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 share?

    Top
    BergamotOrangeNeroliCoriander
    Mandarin OrangeBergamotLily of the Valley
    Heart
    CloveJasmineOriental roseYlang-YlangCloverNarcissus
    Jasmine
    Base
    AmberBenzoinCivetMuskPatchouliSandalwoodCedarwoodOakmossVetiver
    MyrrhAmberPatchouliVanille

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Citric Notes
    BergamotOrangeNeroli
    Mandarin OrangeBergamot
    Floral Notes
    JasmineYlang-YlangNarcissus
    JasmineLily of the Valley
    Amber
    Amber
    Amber
    Earthy Notes
    Patchouli
    Patchouli
    Oriental Notes
    Benzoin
    Myrrh

    Where they fit

    When and where do Tabu and Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Tabu or Opium Eau de Parfum 2009?

    Community verdict: Tabu vs. Opium Eau de Parfum 2009
    TabuOpium Eau de Parfum 2009
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Tabu and Opium Eau de Parfum 2009?

    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
    The 2009 reformulation traded the original's sharper spice for a deeper myrrh and amber foundation that feels more balsamic and intimate. The citrus top fades fast but the drydown delivers a warm,.Opium Eau de Parfum 2009

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    Where to buy Tabu and Opium Eau de Parfum 2009

    Best price by size: Tabu vs. Opium Eau de Parfum 2009
    TabuOpium Eau de Parfum 2009
    2.3 oz$12.95fragranceshop—

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