Dana Tabu

Notes, performance and price

Dana Tabu is a feminine warm spicy, amber, woody and musky fragrance, released in 1932.

It opens with Spices, Orange, Coriander and Neroli, a heart of Cloves, Ylang-Ylang, Narcissus and Jasmine, and dries down to Amber, Civet, Benzoin and Sandalwood.

On skin it lasts around 8 hours, projects 9/10, leaves 6/10 sillage.

Dana Tabu sells from $13.29 (70 ml) at partnered retailers.

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  Evokes the warm amber and powdery animalic depth of Dana Tabu, leaning into a similar vintage spiced character.

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Frequently asked questions about Dana Tabu

What does Dana Tabu smell like?

Dana Tabu is a feminine warm spicy, amber, woody and musky fragrance, released in 1932. It opens with Spices, Orange, Coriander and Neroli, a heart of Cloves, Ylang-Ylang, Narcissus and Jasmine, and dries down to Amber, Civet, Benzoin and Sandalwood.

How long does Dana Tabu last?

On skin, Dana Tabu lasts around 8 hours on skin, projects 9/10, leaves 6/10 sillage.

What smells similar to Dana Tabu?

The closest alternative to Dana Tabu is Dana Toujours Moi with an estimated similarity of 84%. AltScent tracks 5 scent-matched alternatives.

Which Dana Tabu dupe is cheapest?

Dana Toujours Moi, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Dana Tabu dupe lasts longest?

Estée Lauder Youth-Dew, at about 9h on skin, against about 8h for Dana Tabu.

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