Shocking
SchiaparelliParfum1937
Side by side
Shocking vs. Tabu
Shocking peaks in winter, while Tabu belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shocking | Tabu | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Cologne |
| Launched | 1937 | 1932 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean Carles | Jean Carles |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shocking
Musky
Powdery
Animalic
Honey
Yellow Floral
Warm Spicy
Woody
Sweet
Tabu
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Musky
Powdery
Citrus
Animalic
Yellow Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesTarragonBergamot
BergamotOrangeNeroliCoriander
Heart
White HoneyNarcissusJasmineRoseYlang-Ylang
CloveJasmineOriental roseYlang-YlangCloverNarcissus
Base
CivetMuskSandalwoodAmberClovePatchouli
AmberBenzoinCivetMuskPatchouliSandalwoodCedarwoodOakmossVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shocking | Tabu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Shocking is not a polite fragrance. The aldehydes hit sharp and metallic, the animalic richness sits heavy in the base, and the honeyed florals feel almost decadent.Shocking
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
| Shocking | Tabu | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3 oz | — | $12.95fragranceshop |
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