Tabu

Tabu by Dana is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum from 1932 in the budget price tier. It opens with coriander, bergamot and orange blossom, moves into narcissus, jasmine, ylang-ylang and carnation and dries down to patchouli, vanilla, benzoin, musk and civet. Expect around 10 hours of wear, and it projects very strongly.

Notes, explained

Opening

Coriander Warm seed spice, slightly citrusy. A quiet workhorse.
Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Orange Blossom Sweet, soapy and sunny. Neroli's warmer sibling.

Heart

Narcissus Green, hay-like and slightly animalic. Strange and beautiful.
Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
Ylang-Ylang Banana-custard floral. Rich, tropical and slightly rubbery.
Carnation Spicy, clove-like floral. Old-school and a bit peppery.

Dry-down

Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
Benzoin Sweet balsamic resin. Vanilla-adjacent but drier.
Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Civet Sharp, faecal and intense on its own. In trace amounts it makes florals glow.

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