Formidable
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Side by side
Formidable vs. Tabu
Tabu rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Formidable | Tabu | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Cologne |
| Launched | 1944 | 1932 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Jean Carles |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Formidable
Woody
Amber
Powdery
Balsamic
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Fruity
Patchouli
Tabu
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Musky
Powdery
Citrus
Animalic
Yellow Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
PeachBergamot
BergamotOrangeNeroliCoriander
Heart
JasmineRose
CloveJasmineOriental roseYlang-YlangCloverNarcissus
Base
SandalwoodVanillaPatchouliMuskResinous Notes
AmberBenzoinCivetMuskPatchouliSandalwoodCedarwoodOakmossVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Formidable | Tabu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Powdery isn't usually a reason to stop mid-scroll. But Formidable makes it one, warm vanilla and sandalwood keeping the peach from ever going girlish.Formidable
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
| Formidable | Tabu | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3 oz | — | $12.95fragranceshop |
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