Fragrance comparison

Taboo vs Al Khayal

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

1 wins

Taboo

CIEL Parfum

3.605 votes

Rank #67,031 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Al Khayal

Louzan

—0 votes

Rank #77,083 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Taboo takes 1 of 1 categories.

Taboo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Al Khayal
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character.

Taboo1/1

Al Khayal0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Taboo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TabooCIEL Parfum

Al KhayalLouzan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

soft spicy69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

rose77%

white floral69%

patchouli61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

CorianderBergamotViolet Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

PepperLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaPatchouliLeatherAmber

Top

Violet LeafCorianderBergamot

Heart

Lily of the ValleyPepperRose

Base

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Pepper. Durations are only published for Taboo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,031

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#77,083

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTabooHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Taboo by CIEL Parfum walks an unconventional line between cool herbal sharpness and cozy sweetness. The spray opens with a crisp kick of bergamot, herbal coriander, and green violet leaf. You smell fresh and slightly earthy right away. Within thirty minutes, black pepper and a dewy touch of lily-of-the-valley shift th…

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Al Khayal by Louzan is a crisp, spicy unisex scent built around a balanced patchouli base. It opens with sharp violet leaf and bergamot, transitioning into a pepper-dusted floral heart. This versatile fragrance works well for daily office wear in spring and autumn, offering a clean profile that bridges the gap between…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Taboo and Al Khayal smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Pepper.

Is Taboo or Al Khayal better for summer or winter?

Taboo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Taboo and Al Khayal?

Taboo has top notes of Coriander, Bergamot and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Pepper, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Leather and Amber. Al Khayal has top notes of Violet Leaf, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Pepper and Rose, a base of Patchouli.