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Notes
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Accords
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Perfumer
Sweet Taboo
feminine
Created by Nathalie Feisthauer
Sweet Taboo by Chris Collins is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for women and men. Sweet Taboo was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Nathalie Feisthauer. Top notes are Cinnamon, Cardamom and Clary Sage; middle notes are Cacao Pod, Coffee and Geranium; base notes are Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Benzoin and Musk. Sweet Taboo is a warm sensual fragrance for men featuring cardamom, cinammon, cacao, coffee, geranium and a spicy balsamic base note. "This alluring, addictive fragrance is composed of spicy cardamom of Guatemala, vanilla, cacao abs, coffee roast extract and incense of Somalia. With 24% fragrance oil, it is an Extrait de Parfum."
Fragrance Notes
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Community Insights
MixedBased on 15 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
The Chris Collins fragrance house is respected for its craftsmanship and unique aesthetic, with positive reception for several scents in the line. However, specific feedback on Sweet Taboo is limited in these discussions, and some users report performance issues with other offerings like Danse Sauvage being overpowering on certain skin chemistry.
Strengths
- Unique house with distinctive aesthetic and bottle design
- Complex, well-crafted compositions with historical inspiration
- Memorable scents like African Rooibos that create strong first impressions
Weaknesses
- Danse Sauvage can have overwhelming cedar note that dominates on some skin types
- Limited discussion of Sweet Taboo specifically in community feedback
- Price point mentioned as barrier to exploring the full line
Best for
Fragrance enthusiasts seeking unique designer alternativesThose interested in niche or artisanal perfume housesSpecial occasions and signature scent wearing
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
