Taboo
Votes lean masculine
11 ratings
From your scent profile
The Dua Brand Taboo is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance with a woody, smoky edge; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: Comes alive when it gets cold; fall and winter are its seasons.
How does it perform?
From 17 community ratings, all out of 10.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
82% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Creamy
- Smoky
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Creamy
SmokyWhat does Taboo smell like?
White chocolate, cocoa and Tahitian vanilla give it a creamy, soft sweetness. Sandalwood, patchouli and frankincense ground that sweetness in a woody, smoky base, while the spicy accord adds warmth. Amber and benzoin bring fullness, and white suede, white musk and orris root wrap it in a soft, powdery layer.
It reads as one piece: a sweet, warm gourmand with a faint smokiness. Les Destinations 21°7'S 55°32'E - La Réunion and Molinard Vanille Patchouli (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 40%Autumn
- 33%Winter
- 27%Spring
Autumn
Winter
Spring- Evening27%
- Casual23%
- Nighttime18%
- Office18%
- Daytime14%
Least picked for daytime.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026