Island Gardenia
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Side by side
Island Gardenia vs. Tabu
Island Gardenia peaks in spring, while Tabu belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Island Gardenia | Tabu | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Cologne |
| Launched | 1982 | 1932 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Jean Carles |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Island Gardenia
White Floral
Lactonic
Animalic
Green
Tabu
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Musky
Powdery
Citrus
Animalic
Yellow Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green notes
BergamotOrangeNeroliCoriander
Heart—
CloveJasmineOriental roseYlang-YlangCloverNarcissus
Base
GardeniaMuskVanilla
AmberBenzoinCivetMuskPatchouliSandalwoodCedarwoodOakmossVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Island Gardenia | Tabu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This is not a complex composition. It is gardenia and gardenia alone, which makes it either a breath of fresh air or a limitation depending on what you want.Island Gardenia
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 hunt
Best price, size by size
| Island Gardenia | Tabu | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 oz | $13.29fragrancenet | — |
| 2.3 oz | — | $12.95fragranceshop |
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