Taboo vs Eterniris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eterniris takes 3 of 4 categories.
TabooChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
EternirisChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Taboo1/4
Eterniris3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Eterniris
- Sillage & projection
- Eterniris
- Value for money
- Taboo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eterniris
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
TabooCIEL ParfumEternirisHermeticaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%
3.57/ 5 · 83 votes
Have 45%Had 15%Want 40%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
33%Love
23%Like
22%Ok
14%Dislike
8%Hate
83 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEterniris
SillageEterniris
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTabooBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
vanilla84%
white floral77%
soft spicy69%
warm spicy61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
fruity84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
sweet61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CorianderBergamotViolet Leaf
Heart2-4 hrs
PepperLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaPatchouliLeatherAmber
Top
PineappleSaffronBulgarian RosePepperMandarin OrangeBergamotViolet Leaf
Heart
RaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumCloveOrrisCedarJasmineNutmeg
Base
Indian OudVetiverPatchouliAmberMyrrhVanillaMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet Leaf, Pepper and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Taboo, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring90
Summer55
Fall100
Winter72
Day100
Night95
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#67,031
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#15,921
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerEternirisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTaboo 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…
Reviews →Hermetica Eterniris takes the classic pairing of rich woods and velvety floral notes in an unexpected, alcohol-free direction. The scent opens with a lively splash of juicy pineapple, zesty bergamot, and warm saffron, instantly catching your attention before softening into a powdery heart of earthy orris, raspberry, a…
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, Taboo or Eterniris?
Eterniris takes 3 of 4 categories. Taboo is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Eterniris is rated 3.57/5 from 83 votes. Choose Taboo for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Eterniris for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Taboo or Eterniris?
Eterniris lasts longest (Eterniris 72/100, Taboo 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Taboo or Eterniris?
Eterniris projects furthest (Eterniris 58/100, Taboo 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Taboo and Eterniris smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Pepper and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Taboo or Eterniris better for summer or winter?
Taboo suits evening wear; Eterniris suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Taboo and Eterniris?
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. Eterniris has top notes of Pineapple, Saffron, Bulgarian Rose and Pepper, heart notes of Raspberry, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium and Clove, a base of Indian Oud, Vetiver, Patchouli and Amber.
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