A world of scent, a little clearer.

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The Perfume Bible / A closer look

Shocking
meets Tabu.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Bergamot · Narcissus · Jasmine · Rose · Ylang-Ylang · Musk · Sandalwood · Amber · Patchouli

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with musky; Concentration not recorded leads with warm spicy. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Schiaparelli Shocking bottle
Schiaparelli

Shocking

Concentration not recorded

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Dana Tabu bottle
Dana

Tabu

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year19371932
Leading accordsmusky · powdery · animalicwarm spicy · amber · woody
Notes unique to this recordAldehydes, Tarragon, White Honey, Civetta, CloveSpices, Orange, Coriander, Neroli, Cloves, Civet, Benzoin, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar
Longevity / 53.88 · 120 votes3.84 · 1,360 votes
Projection / 42.85 · 161 votes2.77 · 1,588 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Shocking

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Tabu

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed musky and powdery direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed warm spicy and amber direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.