Tabu Romance by Dana bottle
Dana

Tabu Romance

4.0/5 · 57 votes Feminine 2013
Main accords
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity2.4/5
Sillage2.5/5
Day100
Night34
Spring93
Summer86
Fall72
Winter38
Our take

A bottle a shopper grabs when she wants something bright but will not commit to a heavy skin scent. Dana builds this one around exotic fruits and citruses, and the two notes lean sweet rather than tart. The floral accord pulls the fruits toward a powdery softness, while the aldehydic edge gives the blend a slight sparkle that lifts it off the skin just enough to be noticed by someone standing near you.

The mineral accord is the quiet detail that keeps the sweetness from feeling flat. It sits under the fruit like a clean surface, giving the fragrance a dry, airy finish that stops it from turning syrupy. The whole composition feels light, almost translucent, and it disappears from the skin sooner than a wearer might hope.

Because the scent stays close and fades quickly, it works best for a morning walk or a casual coffee run in natural light. It suits someone who wants a fruity floral she can apply without thinking about it lingering through the day. A wearer who expects a fragrance to last through a busy schedule will find this one too fleeting.

Picture a bowl of sliced citrus and tropical fruit placed on a sunlit windowsill, the juice still fresh, the air around it soft and gently perfumed.

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