Tabu Eau de Parfum vs Civet Eau de Parfum

Tabu

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1932	Year	2016
£	Price Tier	££

Civet

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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 - Civet Eau de Parfum

Divisive yet utterly captivating, Zoologist's Civet is a bold amber animalic that sparks love-it-or-hate-it reactions. It's a throwback to classic perfumery, rich and unapologetic.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	13%	3%
Floral	23%	19%
Fruity	3%	2%
Green	5%	5%
Sweet	18%	18%
Warm	24%	22%
Woody	13%	11%
Earthy	12%	15%
Animalic	10%	18%
Fresh	8%	5%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Tabu EdP

Civet EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Spicy 30% Orange 20% Coriander 19% Neroli 16% Bergamot 15%

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in Tabu Eau de Parfum

Spicy 30% Orange 20% Coriander 19% Neroli 16% Bergamot 15%

Shared Notes

Ylang-Ylang 20% vs 5%

Only in Tabu Eau de Parfum

Clove 29% Narcissus 17% Jasmine 17% Rose 17%

Only in Civet Eau de Parfum

Resin 8% Civet 8% Tuberose 6% Spicy 6% Coffee 6% Incense 6% Carnation 5% Oakmoss 5% Frangipani 5% Leather 5% Musk 5% Orange 5% Labdanum 5% Woody 4% Pepper 4% Tarragon 4% Canadian Fir Balsam 4% Heliotrope 4%

Only in Tabu Eau de Parfum

Amber 15% Civet 13% Benzoin 13% Sandalwood 12% Patchouli 11% Musk 10% Oakmoss 10% Vetiver 8% Cedar 8%

Accords

Tabu Eau de Parfum Civet Eau de Parfum

100%

Warm Spicy

78%

81%

Amber

100%

78%

Woody

69%

60%

Musky

78%

54%

Animalic

74%

Floral

70%

Balsamic

63%

58%

Powdery

62%

51%

Citrus

58%

50%

Yellow Floral

57%

50%

Aromatic

49%

Earthy

Warm Spicy shared

100%

78%

Amber shared

81%

100%

Woody shared

78%

69%

Musky shared

60%

78%

Animalic shared

54%

74%

Floral

70%

Balsamic

63%

Powdery shared

58%

62%

Citrus shared

51%

58%

Yellow Floral shared

50%

57%

Aromatic

50%

Earthy

49%

Performance

Tabu Eau de Parfum Civet Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

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.

Civet Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

With significant longevity and projection, Civet isn't suited for office wear, but its opulent character makes it perfect for formal events and romantic dates. Reviewers often mention its old-world charm fitting elegant, special occasions.