WS-D-1932

Tabu

1932Men

warm spicy up front, then amber, settling into woody.

Tabu by Dana is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Tabu was launched in 1932. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean Carles. Top notes are Spices, Orange, Coriander, Neroli and Bergamot; middle notes are Cloves, Ylang-Ylang, Narcissus, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Amber, Civet, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk,…

warm spicy amber woody musky

Nose: Jean Carles

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Spices, Orange, Coriander, Neroli, Bergamot
Heart· 2–4h
Cloves, Ylang-Ylang, Narcissus, Jasmine, Rose
Drydown· 6h+
Amber, Civet, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

72%

68%

43%

41%

34%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter42%Fall40%Spring10%Summer8%Night70%Day30%Wears unisex48%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Tabu smell like?

warm spicy up front, then amber, settling into woody. Dominant accords: warm spicy, amber, woody.

What notes are in Tabu?

Top: Spices, Orange, Coriander, Neroli, Bergamot. Heart: Cloves, Ylang-Ylang, Narcissus, Jasmine, Rose. Base: Amber, Civet, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar.

How long does Tabu last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Tabu loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Tabu best for?

Winter is the top pick (42%). Fall is second at 40%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Tabu?

Night wear leads at 70%. Day is a secondary pick at 30%.

Is Tabu for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 48% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Tabu?

Composed by Jean Carles. Released in 1932.