How does the performance of this Cologne compare to modern perfumes?+−
Despite being labeled an Eau de Cologne, Tabu is famous for its "strapping" performance. It typically lasts all day on the skin and has a very strong sillage that can easily fill a room, often outperforming modern Eau de Parfums.
Is Tabu considered a daytime or office-friendly fragrance?+−
Most users find Tabu too intense and animalic for a professional office environment. It is best suited for evening wear, formal events, or leisure time during the colder months when its spicy warmth is most complimentary.
How does Tabu compare to Estée Lauder Youth Dew?+−
Tabu is often seen as a direct predecessor to Youth Dew. While both are spicy orientals, Tabu is frequently described as more animalic and "raw" due to the civet and musk, whereas Youth Dew is often perceived as slightly spicier and more "prim."
Is this fragrance suitable for men to wear?+−
Although marketed for women, many in the fragrance community consider Tabu to be gender-neutral by modern standards. Its heavy concentration of patchouli, oakmoss, cedar, and spices gives it a woody, earthy profile that many men find wearable.
