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Eros Energy vs Taboo

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 4,578 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Taboo takes 5 of 8 categories.

  • Eros Energy

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Taboo

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Eros Energy3/8
Taboo5/8
Ratings & consensus
Eros Energy
Community sentiment
Taboo
Longevity
Taboo
Sillage & projection
Taboo
Value for money
Taboo
Versatility
Taboo
Note pyramid (duration)
Eros Energy
Fragranxe ranking
Eros Energy

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Eros EnergyVersace
TabooDilís Parfum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 4,551 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.81/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%
Category winnerEros EnergyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
31%Like
16%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate

4,551 votes

22%Love
59%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
7%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerTabooMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityTaboo

SillageTaboo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value49
¤ Price value72
Category winnerTabooBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
musky48%
woody30%
citrus100%
woody88%
amber77%
patchouli65%
leather53%
fresh spicy42%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
LemonLimeGrapefruitBlood OrangeSicilian BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
Pink PepperWhite AmberBlack Currant
Base6-8+ hrs
MuskOakmossPatchouli
Top15 to 30 minutes
GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBlood Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
RoseLemongrassSpices
Base4 to 6 hours
White WoodAmberPatchouliLeather
Category winnerEros EnergyLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day100
Night24
Spring56
Summer89
Fall100
Winter78
Day89
Night100
Category winnerTabooMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men80
Unisex17
Women2
Men78
Unisex22
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,730

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,523

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEros EnergyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Eros Energy explodes with a massive blast of Italian citrus. The opening hits fast. Tart lemon, bitter grapefruit, and juicy blood orange dominate the first twenty minutes. Do not overspray this. While the original Eros relied on mint and vanilla, this 2024 Eau de Parfum strips away the nightclub sweetness in …

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Taboo by Dilís Parfum delivers a punchy clash of tart citrus, aromatic spices, and warm resinous depth. The scent kicks off with bright blood orange, juicy mandarin orange, and sharp grapefruit, creating an energetic opening that quickly gains bite from lemongrass and unspecified spices. As the vivid fruit notes softe…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eros Energy or Taboo?

Taboo takes 5 of 8 categories. Eros Energy is rated 3.92/5 from 4,551 votes; Taboo is rated 3.81/5 from 27 votes. Choose Eros Energy for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Taboo for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eros Energy or Taboo?

Taboo lasts longest (Taboo 71/100, Eros Energy 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eros Energy or Taboo?

Taboo projects furthest (Taboo 57/100, Eros Energy 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eros Energy and Taboo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Mandarin Orange and Patchouli.

Is Eros Energy or Taboo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Taboo is the stronger pick. For winter, Taboo is the stronger pick. Eros Energy suits daytime wear; Taboo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eros Energy and Taboo?

Eros Energy has top notes of Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit and Blood Orange, heart notes of Pink Pepper, White Amber and Black Currant, a base of Musk, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Taboo has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Blood Orange, heart notes of Rose, Lemongrass and Spices, a base of White Wood, Amber, Patchouli and Leather.

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