85%
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Tabu Eau de Parfum bottle Tabu
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1932 Year 2024
£ Price Tier ££££
Dunes of Maghrib Eau de Parfum bottle Dunes of Maghrib

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tabu Eau de Parfum
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 - Dunes of Maghrib Eau de Parfum
An orange-blossom-led oriental built around a creamy tonka-and-argan heart. The Maghreb framing - argan oil specifically - is unusual in fine fragrance and gives the composition a softly nutty texture under the white floral. Sandalwood-musk-patchouli base reads as classic warm-oriental, executed as a daytime version of the Maison Margiela Replica 'By the Fireplace' / Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir genre.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13% 40%
Floral 23% 75%
Fruity 3% 10%
Green 5% 30%
Sweet 18% 65%
Warm 24% 85%
Woody 13% 65%
Earthy 12% 40%
Animalic 10% 20%
Fresh 8% 30%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tabu EdP
Dunes of Maghrib EdP

Notes

Accords

Tabu Eau de Parfum Dunes of Maghrib Eau de Parfum
100%
Warm Spicy
75%
81%
Amber
55%
78%
Woody
75%
Tonka
70%
60%
Musky
55%
58%
Powdery
54%
Animalic
51%
Citrus
45%
50%
Aromatic
49%
Earthy
Warm Spicy shared
100%
75%
Amber shared
81%
55%
Woody shared
78%
75%
70%
Musky shared
60%
55%
58%
54%
Citrus shared
51%
45%
50%
49%

Performance

Tabu Eau de Parfum Dunes of Maghrib Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Tabu Eau de Parfum

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.

Dunes of Maghrib Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Tonka and sandalwood read warmest in autumn and winter; cool spring evenings work. Summer is too warm for the heart's density unless wearing for indoor / evening use.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Date and formal evening are the natural fit - orange blossom and tonka have a polished romantic register. Casual evening works; office is borderline depending on dress code.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
79%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Musky accords and Sandalwood, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Tabu Eau de Parfum
Dunes of Maghrib Eau de Parfum
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