Fragrance comparison

Taboo vs Ylang d’Or

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

4 wins

Taboo

Naomi Jon

4.0836 votes

Rank #28,236 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Ylang d’Or

Maison du Roc

4.005 votes

Rank #50,889 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Taboo takes 4 of 4 categories.

Taboo
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ylang d’Or
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring.

Taboo4/4

Ylang d’Or0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TabooNaomi Jon

Ylang d’OrMaison du Roc

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 43%Had 10%Want 46%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTaboo

SillageTaboo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value17

Category winnerTabooBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky88%

yellow floral77%

sweet65%

powdery53%

soft spicy42%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, yellow floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperBergamot

Heart

Ylang YlangJasmineTuberose

Base

CedarMusk

Top

BergamotPink PepperSichuan PepperPepperTimurCardamomelemi

Heart

Ylang YlangJasmine SambacTuberoseCoconut

Base

CedarMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer47

Fall100

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,236

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#50,889

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerTabooHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Naomi 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…

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Maison du Roc releases Ylang d’Or as an easygoing floral scent that pairs a heavy peppercorn opening with a creamy white floral center. The perfume moves from sharp cardamom spices into a soft base of cedar and musk. It suits casual daywear for those who enjoy a modern twist on tropical yellow florals without the typi…

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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 Ylang d’Or?

Taboo takes 4 of 4 categories. Taboo is rated 4.08/5 from 36 votes; Ylang d’Or is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Taboo for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ylang d’Or for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Taboo or Ylang d’Or?

Taboo lasts longest (Taboo 55/100, Ylang d’Or 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Taboo or Ylang d’Or?

Taboo projects furthest (Taboo 45/100, Ylang d’Or 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Taboo and Ylang d’Or smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, yellow floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang and Tuberose.

Is Taboo or Ylang d’Or better for summer or winter?

Taboo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Taboo and Ylang d’Or?

Taboo has top notes of Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Cedar and Musk. Ylang d’Or has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Sichuan Pepper and Pepper, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose and Coconut, a base of Cedar, Musk and Patchouli.