Taboo vs Una Instinct
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Taboo takes 5 of 7 categories.
TabooChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Una InstinctChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Taboo5/7
Una Instinct2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Una Instinct
- Community sentiment
- Taboo
- Longevity
- Taboo
- Sillage & projection
- Taboo
- Value for money
- Taboo
- Versatility
- Taboo
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Una Instinct
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
TabooDilís ParfumUna InstinctNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%
4.01/ 5 · 244 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerUna InstinctRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
59%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
7%Hate
27 votes
38%Love
38%Like
14%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
244 votes
Category winnerTabooMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTaboo
SillageTaboo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTabooBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody88%
amber77%
patchouli65%
leather53%
fresh spicy42%
citrus100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
vanilla61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBlood Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
RoseLemongrassSpices
Base4 to 6 hours
White WoodAmberPatchouliLeather
Top
Red AppleCassisBlood OrangeGrapefruitBergamotMandarin OrangePearPriprioca
Heart
GardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangParamelaRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaCoumarinAmberSandalwoodMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Blood Orange and Rose. Durations are only published for Taboo, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer89
Fall100
Winter78
Day89
Night100
Spring95
Summer53
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerTabooMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,523
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,856
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerUna InstinctHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTaboo 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 →Una Instinct by Natura opens with a bright burst of red apple and blood orange, settling into a dense, creamy white floral heart grounded by vanilla. It feels tailored for cool evenings where a bold, independent presence is desired. The scent balances fruit-forward sweetness with a woody base, offering a mature take o…
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 Una Instinct?
Taboo takes 5 of 7 categories. Taboo is rated 3.81/5 from 27 votes; Una Instinct is rated 4.01/5 from 244 votes. Choose Taboo for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Una Instinct for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Taboo or Una Instinct?
Taboo lasts longest (Taboo 71/100, Una Instinct 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Taboo or Una Instinct?
Projection is very close: Taboo 57/100, Una Instinct 56/100 for sillage.
Do Taboo and Una Instinct smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Blood Orange and Rose.
Is Taboo or Una Instinct better for summer or winter?
For summer, Taboo is the stronger pick. For winter, Una Instinct is the stronger pick. Taboo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Taboo and Una Instinct?
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. Una Instinct has top notes of Red Apple, Cassis, Blood Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Paramela, a base of Vanilla, Coumarin, Amber and Sandalwood.
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