Taboo
meets John Varvatos.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Patchouli
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with fresh spicy; Concentration not recorded leads with fruity. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  CIEL Parfum TabooConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  John Varvatos John VarvatosConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2019 | 2008 |
| Leading accords | fresh spicy · aromatic · vanilla | fruity · sweet · patchouli |
| Notes unique to this record | Coriander, Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Pepper, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Vanilla, Leather, Amber | Damask Plum, Georgian Apricot, Mandarin Orange, Turkish Rose, Lily, Egyptian Jasmine, Mango Blossom, Honey, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.00 · 3 votes | 3.13 · 372 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 1.50 · 2 votes | 2.33 · 439 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.
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.
Taboo
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
John Varvatos
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 verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed fresh spicy and aromatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed fruity and sweet direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.