The Dua Brand Taboo unisex
How it smells
It smells mostly leather and warm spicy. Bergamot and cacao at the top, amber and cacao in the middle and birch tar at the base.
- Came out
- 2021
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Taboo unisex notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
The Dua Brand Taboo unisex in detail
The Dua Brand is the house behind Taboo unisex.
The Dua Brand perfumes worth knowing
The house has 253 perfumes here, led by Popped Cherry unisex, Cotton Candy de Dua unisex and Cafe de Dua unisex.
Who will like Taboo unisex
The strongest accord is leather (100%), followed by warm spicy and smoky. You will probably like it if you enjoy leather and warm spicy smells and notes like amber and birch tar. Less obvious notes include incense and iris. Perfume fans rate it 4.05 out of 5.
When in the day to wear Taboo unisex
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its leather side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Dior Homme is a lighter match.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Lattafa Velvet Oud and Dior Homme last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, The Dua Brand Taboo Green Opium lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like birch tar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €55. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Etat Libre D' Orange Etat Libre d'Orange Rien.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume.
Taboo unisex dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Lattafa Velvet Oud (8 shared notes), Dior Homme (5 shared notes), Louis Vuitton Nouveau Monde (6 shared notes) and Etat Libre D' Orange Etat Libre d'Orange Rien (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Lattafa Velvet Oud starts from €36.
More questions
When did Taboo unisex come out?
It came out in 2021.
Is Taboo unisex unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Does it project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.