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    Side by side

    Dawn vs. Tarab

    Dawn by Frederic Malle bottle

    Dawn

    Frederic Malle
    Eau de Parfum2018
    Very similar
    Tarab by Serge Lutens bottle

    Tarab

    Serge Lutens
    Eau de Parfum2025
    New comparison

    Dawn rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Dawn vs. Tarab
    DawnTarab
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20182025
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerCarlos Benaïm
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Dawn

    Amber
    Woody
    Oud
    Fresh Spicy
    Earthy
    Rose
    Aromatic
    Mossy

    Tarab

    Rose
    Oud
    Sweet
    Floral
    Fruity

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Pink Pepper
    Candied Fruits
    Heart
    FrankincenseRoseAmber
    Rose
    Base
    OudLabdanumVetiverOakmossCedarAmbroxan
    CedarOud

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Dawn vs. Tarab
    DawnTarab
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    For those who want presence without announcement. The Turkish rose absolute and pink pepper create a diffused, warm aura that feels quietly confident. It doesn't shout. People notice anyway.Dawn
    Rose and oud is the region's signature, done badly, it overwhelms. Tarab threads candied fruit through the center, brightening what could turn heavy into something that lifts instead.Tarab