Fragrance comparison

Taboo vs Whispers of Truth Noir

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 83 ratings analysed

Taboo

Dilís Parfum

3.8127 votes

Rank #42,523 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Whispers of Truth Noir

House Of Sillage

3.6656 votes

Rank #16,641 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Taboo
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Whispers of Truth Noir
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Taboo4/8

Whispers of Truth Noir4/8

Ratings & consensus: Taboo
Community sentiment: Taboo
Longevity: Whispers of Truth Noir
Sillage & projection: Whispers of Truth Noir
Value for money: Taboo
Versatility: Taboo
Note pyramid (duration): Whispers of Truth Noir
Fragranxe ranking: Whispers of Truth Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TabooDilís Parfum

Whispers of Truth NoirHouse Of Sillage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

3.66/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

Category winnerTabooRating 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

52%Love

11%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

20%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerTabooMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityWhispers of Truth Noir

SillageWhispers of Truth Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value34

Category winnerTabooBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody88%

amber77%

patchouli65%

leather53%

fresh spicy42%

leather100%

woody92%

smoky84%

citrus77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, citrus and leather

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

Top15-30 mins

SuedeSpicesOrangeGrapefruitLabdanum

Heart3-4 hrs

SmokeLeatherVetiverCypriol Oil or NagarmothaRose

Base8-10+ hrs

CaramelWhite WoodAmberMossBirchMusk

Category winnerWhispers of Truth NoirLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer89

Fall100

Winter78

Day89

Night100

Spring56

Summer52

Fall96

Winter100

Day46

Night100

Category winnerTabooMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

Men38

Unisex29

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,523

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,641

PerfumerMaud Chabanis

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerWhispers of Truth NoirHigher 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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Whispers of Truth Noir by House Of Sillage blends rugged warmth with dark glamour. The initial spray delivers a zesty burst of tart grapefruit and sweet orange, quickly dusted with dry kitchen spices and resinous labdanum. As the bright citrus settles, the perfume shifts into a deep, tactile heart dominated by worn bl…

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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 Whispers of Truth Noir?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Taboo is rated 3.81/5 from 27 votes; Whispers of Truth Noir is rated 3.66/5 from 56 votes. Choose Taboo for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Whispers of Truth Noir for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Taboo or Whispers of Truth Noir?

Whispers of Truth Noir lasts longest (Whispers of Truth Noir 79/100, Taboo 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Taboo or Whispers of Truth Noir?

Whispers of Truth Noir projects furthest (Whispers of Truth Noir 70/100, Taboo 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Taboo and Whispers of Truth Noir smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and leather accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rose, Spices and White Wood.

Is Taboo or Whispers of Truth Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Taboo is the stronger pick. For winter, Whispers of Truth Noir is the stronger pick. Taboo suits evening wear; Whispers of Truth Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Taboo and Whispers of Truth Noir?

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. Whispers of Truth Noir has top notes of Suede, Spices, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Smoke, Leather, Vetiver and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Caramel, White Wood, Amber and Moss.