La Fleur vs Taboo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
La Fleur takes 3 of 7 categories.
La FleurChoose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.
TabooChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
La Fleur3/7
Taboo2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- La Fleur
- Community sentiment
- La Fleur
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Taboo
- Versatility
- Taboo
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- La Fleur
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
La FleurMahoganyTabooDilís ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 120 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
3.81/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%
Category winnerLa FleurRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
37%Like
7%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
120 votes
22%Love
59%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
7%Hate
27 votes
Category winnerLa FleurMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTabooBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
rose92%
fruity84%
fresh77%
woody69%
sweet61%
citrus100%
woody88%
amber77%
patchouli65%
leather53%
fresh spicy42%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RaspberrySpicesPearMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
RosePeonyMagnoliaLily-of-the-Valley
Base
CedarPatchouliMuskVanillaSandalwood
Top15 to 30 minutes
GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBlood Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
RoseLemongrassSpices
Base4 to 6 hours
White WoodAmberPatchouliLeather
InformationalShared notesSpices, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Rose. Durations are only published for Taboo, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring79
Summer32
Fall100
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Spring56
Summer89
Fall100
Winter78
Day89
Night100
Category winnerTabooMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,686
PerfumerFanny Grau
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#42,523
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLa FleurHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotA crisp blend of raspberry and cedar defines this female fragrance, which shines during casual daytime outings in the fall. It matches a breezy sweater-weather aesthetic. The composition shifts from a peppery fruit opening to a woody base, offering an alternative to heavier designer options for those seeking a lighter…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, La Fleur or Taboo?
La Fleur takes 3 of 7 categories. La Fleur is rated 4.12/5 from 120 votes; Taboo is rated 3.81/5 from 27 votes. Choose La Fleur for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall. Choose Taboo for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, La Fleur or Taboo?
They last about the same: La Fleur 71/100, Taboo 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, La Fleur or Taboo?
Projection is very close: La Fleur 57/100, Taboo 57/100 for sillage.
Do La Fleur and Taboo smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Spices, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Rose.
Is La Fleur or Taboo better for summer or winter?
For summer, Taboo is the stronger pick. For winter, Taboo is the stronger pick. Taboo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Fleur and Taboo?
La Fleur has top notes of Raspberry, Spices, Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Magnolia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Musk and Vanilla. 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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