Fragrance comparison

Taboo vs Ambra Oud

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 70 ratings analysed

3 wins

Taboo

Dilís Parfum

3.8127 votes

Rank #42,523 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Ambra Oud

Al Ambra

3.9143 votes

Rank #26,789 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Taboo takes 3 of 7 categories.

Taboo
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ambra Oud
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Taboo3/7

Ambra Oud2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TabooDilís Parfum

Ambra OudAl Ambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

3.91/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 46%Had 14%Want 41%

Category winnerAmbra OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

59%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

28%Love

49%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTaboo

SillageTaboo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody88%

amber77%

patchouli65%

leather53%

fresh spicy42%

fruity100%

woody90%

citrus80%

sweet70%

warm spicy60%

animalic50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBlood Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

RoseLemongrassSpices

Base4 to 6 hours

White WoodAmberPatchouliLeather

Top

Berry FruitsFigNutmegCinnamon

Heart

Cambodian OudBlood OrangeRoseGrapefruitMintSpices

Base

PatchouliWhite WoodsLeather

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Blood Orange, Rose and Spices. Durations are only published for Taboo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer89

Fall100

Winter78

Day89

Night100

Spring71

Summer29

Fall93

Winter100

Day100

Night82

Category winnerTabooMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

Men18

Unisex43

Women39

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,523

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,789

PerfumerAbdul Rahiman Mugarithottam

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAmbra OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Ambra Oud is a fruity spiced opening that quickly steers into a bold, leathery oud. On some skin the “fruit” stays quiet and the oud can read animalic, even a little stale at first, before it smooths into a more elegant woody leather. Citrus and mint add a sharper, mentholated lift that can make the oud feel easier to…

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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.

Which is better, Taboo or Ambra Oud?

Taboo takes 3 of 7 categories. Taboo is rated 3.81/5 from 27 votes; Ambra Oud is rated 3.91/5 from 43 votes. Choose Taboo for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ambra Oud for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Taboo or Ambra Oud?

Taboo lasts longest (Taboo 71/100, Ambra Oud 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Taboo or Ambra Oud?

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

Do Taboo and Ambra Oud smell similar?

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

Is Taboo or Ambra Oud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Taboo and Ambra Oud?

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. Ambra Oud has top notes of Berry Fruits, Fig, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, heart notes of Cambodian Oud, Blood Orange, Rose and Grapefruit, a base of Patchouli, White Woods and Leather.