Taboo vs Mia Dolcezza
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mia Dolcezza takes 6 of 7 categories.
TabooChoose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mia DolcezzaChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Taboo1/7
Mia Dolcezza6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Mia Dolcezza
- Community sentiment
- Mia Dolcezza
- Longevity
- Mia Dolcezza
- Sillage & projection
- Mia Dolcezza
- Value for money
- Mia Dolcezza
- Versatility
- Taboo
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mia Dolcezza
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
TabooNaomi JonMia DolcezzaMaison AlhambraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 43%Had 10%Want 46%
4.02/ 5 · 90 votes
Have 53%Had 2%Want 45%
Category winnerMia DolcezzaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
44%Like
6%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
36 votes
53%Love
30%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
83 votes
Category winnerMia DolcezzaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMia Dolcezza
SillageMia Dolcezza
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMia DolcezzaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
musky88%
yellow floral77%
sweet65%
powdery53%
soft spicy42%
white floral100%
woody92%
tuberose84%
amber77%
citrus69%
fruity61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperBergamot
Heart
Ylang YlangJasmineTuberose
Base
CedarMusk
Top
BlackcurrantBergamotPink Pepper
Heart
TuberoseJasmineYlang YlangOrange Blossom
Base
Cashmere WoodVanillaAmberGuaiac Wood
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer47
Fall100
Winter100
Day88
Night100
Spring64
Summer43
Fall100
Winter79
Day85
Night100
Category winnerTabooMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,236
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#8,499
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Category winnerMia DolcezzaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNaomi Jon Taboo opens with a spicy pop of pink pepper before melting into a clean, powdery wash of musk. This 2023 release leans heavily on ylang ylang and jasmine, giving budget-conscious shoppers a soapy, freshly washed feel. It is a solid choice for casual daytime wear during cooler autumn months when you want to f…
Reviews →Mia Dolcezza by Maison Alhambra opens with a bright spark of blackcurrant and pink pepper. This floral scent for women centers on a lush tuberose and jasmine core, eventually settling into a warm base of cashmere wood and vanilla. It is a sweet, floral-forward fragrance suited for evening wear during the cooler autumn…
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 Mia Dolcezza?
Mia Dolcezza takes 6 of 7 categories. Taboo is rated 4.08/5 from 36 votes; Mia Dolcezza is rated 4.02/5 from 90 votes. Choose Taboo for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mia Dolcezza for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Taboo or Mia Dolcezza?
Mia Dolcezza lasts longest (Mia Dolcezza 65/100, Taboo 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Taboo or Mia Dolcezza?
Mia Dolcezza projects furthest (Mia Dolcezza 58/100, Taboo 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Taboo and Mia Dolcezza smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang and Jasmine.
Is Taboo or Mia Dolcezza better for summer or winter?
For summer, Taboo is the stronger pick. For winter, Taboo is the stronger pick. Taboo suits evening wear; Mia Dolcezza suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Taboo and Mia Dolcezza?
Taboo has top notes of Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Cedar and Musk. Mia Dolcezza has top notes of Blackcurrant, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Cashmere Wood, Vanilla, Amber and Guaiac Wood.
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