Tabu

Dana by Jean Carles Original
Dupe Pair
98%
Very Similar
Tabu Eau de Parfum bottle Tabu
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender F
1932 Year 1932
£ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tabu
Tabu is the original 'slutty' smell, a classic that refuses to die. It's a bold, spicy, animalic bomb - love it or hate it, just don't over-spray unless you want to gaslight your enemies.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Social For Women
A budget interpretation of the 1932 classic Dana Tabu, built on the same brash spicy-coriander opening over a powdery amber base with civet and a famously heavy patchouli. It captures the deep oriental character but renders the animalic-resinous depth flatter than the vintage original.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13% 14%
Floral 23% 26%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 5% 6%
Sweet 18% 18%
Warm 24% 20%
Woody 13% 13%
Earthy 12% 12%
Animalic 10% 9%
Fresh 8% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tabu EdP
Social For Women EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Spicy 30% vs 20%
Orange 19% vs 16%
Coriander 18% vs 23%
Neroli 15% vs 18%
Bergamot 15% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Clove 28% vs 22%
Ylang-Ylang 20% vs 19%
Narcissus 17% vs 19%
Jasmine 16% vs 19%
Rose 16% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Amber 15% vs 13%
Civet 12% vs 8%
Benzoin 12% vs 12%
Sandalwood 11% vs 10%
Patchouli 11% vs 14%
Musk 9% vs 11%
Oakmoss 9% vs 10%
Vetiver 8% vs 8%
Cedar 8% vs 9%

Accords

Tabu Social For Women
100%
Warm Spicy
75%
81%
Amber
85%
78%
Woody
55%
58%
Powdery
65%
60%
Musky
54%
Animalic
60%
51%
Citrus
50%
Aromatic
49%
Earthy
Warm Spicy shared
100%
75%
Amber shared
81%
85%
Woody shared
78%
55%
Powdery shared
58%
65%
60%
Animalic shared
54%
60%
51%
50%
49%

Performance

Tabu Social For Women
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Tabu

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Given its 'beast mode' performance and strong, spicy-animalic character, Tabu is far too potent for the office. It's best suited for romantic dates or evening formal events where its commanding presence can shine, though some enjoy it casually when applied sparingly.

Social For Women

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The spicy, powdery amber and animalic base is deep and warm, blooming in cooler autumn and winter weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its bold, sensual oriental character suits evenings, formal wear and dates over daytime casual or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
98%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
100%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Powdery accords and Orange, Narcissus notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Tabu
Social For Women
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