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lisiy56 – :
For those who love/like this fragrance, check out beautyboutique.com. They have a mini splash EDT of Tabu Rose for 8.99 (plus shipping of course). I’ve had no dealings personally with this company, but I do shop on ‘sister’ sites (Carol Wright Gifts, Dr. Leonard’s, etc.) and I’ve never had problems with those sites so I presume that Beauty Boutique would be the same. Just putting that out there, not advertising for the site nor do I work for them. 🙂
vyk394speagoessenda – :
I bought this on Amazon last week at the suggestion of a friend on here that knows I am always looking for anything similar to Chloe EDP or Chloe roses. This was WORTH the splurge. This I am sure used to be a cheapie but not anymore. Still worth it. This is the second closest to Chloe Roses that I have found so far. The number one spot goes to Yves Rocher Moment. That is dead ringer for Chloe.
wSzrhidzCJI – :
This is actually quite nice. I like original Tabu, and this rose version is nothing like it.
It does have a light rose scent, a bit soapy. This is a great fragrance to wear and not offend anyone with maximum sillage. Tabu Rose is a cheapie but it doesn’t smell cheap, I was pleasantly surprise by this blind buy.
lizikaaa – :
I may have reviewed this before but I have to add, after reading NicoleET88’s review, there may be something wrong with some of the bottles and atomizers. I also attached the atomizer and my perfume seemed to disappear. And if lain down it also leaked. Any time I handled the bottle I get leaking on my hands.
So maybe leave the original gold too on for storage and use the atomizer to spray? Idk.
The scent itself is light, pretty, Chloe Rose and Stella like but has an airy feel and isn’t musky.
zaia – :
NichloeET
Vapor pressure, of the alcohol and essential oils/ fragrance oils, can cause molecules to escape out of the sprayer.
Thanks for the heads up. Vaporization has been reported twice, no, three times now. I just checked mine, and it seems to be ok. I still have the box and black cap and will change it out tomorrow. Much obliged!
Walmart.com has it.
gut449Negeltzex – :
I have to review this again because the strangest thing has happened.
I’ve only sprayed it a handful of times in the last 4 or 5 months, and then it was only to adorn my grandmother who has since passed. It was the one she chose out of my collection and asked for in her last days, and for that reason I know it will always hold a sentimental place in my heart. But from the first time I sprayed it on her, to the last, the bottle decreased in fullness from more than half full to only a pitiful few drops. The perfume seems to have pushed itself up and out through the mesh of the atomizer and then dried itself down to a rosy, honeyed oil slick all over the top and sides of the bottle.
I can’t explain that in terms of science or physics, I’m only going by visual observation, but either way, my bottle is completely empty now. And though I paid only $14 for it earlier this year, I now see it going for between 40 and 300 ridiculous dollars on Ebay, so I don’t think I’ll be replacing it either. And now I’m sad, but more confused then anything else.
I suppose that counts as a review because, “watch out, after your grandmother falls in love with it it’ll literally evaporate.”
lidija_l – :
To my nose, this is a light version of Stella or Chloe. If you like those fragrances, you’ll like this one. However, I like powerful fragrances and I feel like this is too light for me, but since it was cheap… I can’t really complain.
Spepttemdub – :
Wow! This stuff is AMAZING!
It is rosy, yes. But so much more! It is sweet and warm with the litchi and amber. It smells almost edible! And it has a touch of freshness from the cedar. It is so so good!
Sorry that I’ve missed this beauty for so long.
And the bottle is absolutely adorable!
But, I have to say I don’t see any resemblance to Roses de Chloe or Gotte de Rose….both of which I own.
grafinist – :
Delicious! I’m having a hard time removing my nose from my arm. The fragrance is soft and clean, ultra feminine. Sweet but not cloying. Definitely a keeper.
*As another poster wrote, my perfume also quickly evaporated. For anyone who, like myself, never before had a perfume with an atomizer, do NOT leave it in the bottle. It looks really pretty, but it will cause your perfume to leak everywhere and evaporate. When not in use, remove the atomizer and put the black cap back on the bottle!
nzg871speagoessenda – :
This is not a flanker of Tabu. It smells nothing like the original Tabu. This is a very good and cheap dupe for Roses de Chloe (fresh, dewy, watery sweet rose) that smells more expensive than it is. It’s a simple one so you can layer it over an oriental for some really nice results. I layered it over the original Tabu and they do work very well together, it turns it into a smoky/incense rose and gives it more depth. It reminds me of walking through markets in Istanbul as a kid 🙂
Try it!
yuliya.koval – :
What a pleasant surprise this was. I’d seen it on sale at Rite-Aid in the US, and rushed over here to see how it was rated. Based on what I read, I went back a day later to get it. Yummy. I love it from start to finish! It doesn’t smell like other rose fragrances I’ve had, but the way it blends with the fruity part of this is kind of intoxicating. It’s much sweeter than most of my favourite scents, but the sweetness is like something far away and exotic. After a couple of hours it takes on a more woody note and seems to be done with the fruits, but it’s still dreamlike and mysterious. For the money, it’s well worth it, it’s not derivative and doesn’t have that cheap generic note.
Edit: Unbelievably I have gone through HALF the bottle already. In about six weeks. lol.
Second edit. This is annoying. I had half a bottle left and it all evaporated in just under 2 weeks. I now have an empty bottle and I can’t understand why. When I pick it up, there is perfume oil leaking out all around the top of the bottle. It’s been standing upright on my dressing table. Next to it was an apple and my daily pill box, both of which taste like perfume right now, lol. I’ve never had an atomizer spray before so don’t know from experience if this always happens with atomizers. Oh well, easy come easy go. It won’t stop me from buying it again but I need a solution to the evaporation.
Sider – :
I just received this and am admittedly a little underwhelmed. I knew that this perfume contained notes of amber and cedar, but I guess I was still hoping for something a little more fresh and light. This perfume is definitely more fruity, warm, and woody than it is rosy, at least in my opinion. What’s funny is that when I initially tried Paul Smith Rose, I hated how green and “zesty” it was, but now I love it and miss it now more than ever (I recently ran out and decided to give Tabu Rose a shot, since I’m trying to find a good rose perfume, haha). Tabu Rose is pretty, but it’s got this weird, dusty drydown that I am not enjoying. I may need to warm up to this fragrance a bit more.
Edit: I decided to give this perfume away to another lovely lady. I just couldn’t take the amber-y, woody dry down. The rose is hardly present, and I think other fruity and floral notes would make this perfume much better.
ckajembrakunet – :
Review RE-do:
Tabu Rose smells like shampoo. Like the aftermath of a scalp full of bubbles. It reminds me of Summer. Wash and go’s in the morning, loads of leave-in conditioner trying desperately to keep my kinky hair curly, and then out the door into the sunshine wearing nothing but a tank top and shorts. There’s something amid the “glowing, dewy rose, bright cedar, and tangy perfumed litchi” that calls to mind all the scented hair products I no longer get to use (in favor of a more natural-based lifestyle). These little bottles of juice comprise the whole of my scent-beauty routine, so I’m very glad to have found something which will give me back that girly, just washed fragrance I can’t get from a bar of castille soap and a palmful of raw Shea butter. Tabu Rose manages to do this without smelling even the slightest bit cheap or synthetic, a FEAT of chemical engineering which I greatly appreciate.
I love this stuff. And it was so inexpensive.
I also want to note that, while people are complaining about the bulb atomizer, I find it perfect. It does exactly what all bulb atomizers seem to do, which is to disperse a rugged mist over a small and controlled area. The more you have to squeeze it, the more fun you get to have, so I say “have at it” and blast away. This scent is so mild that you could literally cover yourself in it head to toe and offend NO ONE…or you could just as well leave a few spritzes about your neck and smell perfectly pretty and polished. This will probably be my Rose Scent Staple moving forward. I love the fruity exotic element of the litchi, it’s done very well here. I’ve been disappointed by VERY high-end attempts at the Rose/Litchi combo. This is spot on perfection for me.
pehotinets – :
This truly is NOT a flanker of the original TABU for which I am grateful (all due respect to those who can rock that scent, though I’m not the one).
It’s light, pretty, an ambery-rose with linear, average life. Good for layering; safe for work, church, other mixed social situations.
The bottle is gorgeous.
Scent: 7/10 Pretty but not exciting.
Sillage: soft to moderate (depends on how it’s applied)
Longevity: average, I guess a 7/10.
crazyalien – :
Update: Sep 19, 2017 – It just arrived, and I’m very pleased. It’s a simple rose with an ever so slightly sugar dusted impression (that must be litchi?) and a duskiness from the shady cedarwood, and supposedly there is amber (?), although it isn’t a heavy note. The bottle is adorable. I love using the bulb sprayer. A pretty little rose to keep in my garden. 🙂
To reiterate what others have been saying: No, this smells nothing whatsoever like original Tabu. This actually smells more late 80s/early90s to me. It also reminds me a little of Lancôme’s Mille et Une Roses from some years back. Maybe also a slight impression of Lancôme’s Miracle, though much softer, less sharp. But I don’t want to be misleading, it really just smells like itself.
asprin – :
TABU ROSE is a fresh-rose scent that is light, pretty and perfect for spring and summer. Despite the name, this isn’t a flanker of TABU, but is a completely different fragrance.
TABU ROSE reminds me of the sort of roses that smell somewhat like apples rather than the varieties with heavier and/or more exotic notes. Although some rose-and-fruit fragrances can turn sharp on me, this one doesn’t. As I mentioned, I pick up an apple note, but the fruit listed is litchi. I also pick up a hint of “greenness” here. Sillage is on the high end of moderate, but a few extra sprays are just fine due to the freshness of the scent. The first couple of hours are all about the roses with undertones of the fruit and then the amber and a hint of woodiness come through. Longevity is excellent. Don’t be deterred by the low price and drugstore bottle. TABU ROSE reminds me of a lighter and less complex version of ROSES DE CHLOE.
Hurlewik – :
Unbelievably good rose scent. Reminds me of the original Stella by Stella McCartney, except Tabu Rose is better as far as I am concerned.
Clean, crisp rose with the cedar accent to keep it dry and woody. As others note, it is similar to Chloe Roses. The rose also reminds me of Lady Vengeance, but more natural and definitely less modern.
What it is NOT like: Tea Rose, Floris White Rose, Yardley English Rose. Those are fresher and greener than Tabu Rose. The cedar gives a dusty edge.
Longevity is strong; if I apply Tabu Rose at night, it’s still going strong in the morning. Performance is about the same on skin as on clothes, except it does last longer on clothes just a bit (they are cooler and this slows evaporation).
Sillage is moderate. I like moderate — I can enjoy the scent without having to fill the room with it. Because it’s basically a soliflore, it’s not offensive to perfume-sensitive people unless you really over apply. It seems like soliflores don’t get the criticism that complex scents do when it comes to sensitivity.
One can also use Tabu Rose to add a rose angle to another scent. It works well with sandalwood to give a nice rosy sandalwood aura, no surprise there. Interesting with Estee Lauder’s Sensuous or Adam Levine for women. Of course some don’t approve of layering, but I am not in that group.
If you like rose and see this one, don’t pass it up. Gentle, poignant, whimsical and old fashioned. Very twee.
slame – :
Good longevity with a lovely rose scent on the open and middle. Unfortunately, the dry down is not to my liking. It’s an unpleasant powdery musk for me and I don’t like powdery smells.
Genarek9b – :
A nice, clean rose scent. I don’t really smell much here other than rose, but it is very pretty, and it does not turn sour on the skin over time as some rose fragrances do. Longevity is about 5 hours. It doesn’t project very far from the skin, so it’s a safe and inoffensive choice for work or anyplace that a quiet scent is called for. Lovely after a bath as well.
This is ridiculously low-priced. If you enjoy rose fragrances, don’t hesitate to add this to your collection! The packaging is very cute, too.
paulkingmf – :
This is one of my favorite blind buys. I have never seen this in the stores, or have seen any advertisements. I saw it on an online discount perfume e-tailer and looked up the notes here. Looked safe enough to throw down $12. Best $12 spent in a long time.
This is a bright, clean and very wearable rose. Does not come across as stale or musty which some rose scents can. It has an airy crispness to it, very refreshing for a floral.
It’s not earth shattering, but it’s safe in close quarters without being boring. Sillage is soft and longevity is about 5-6 hours on me.
Kallawantee – :
What a lovely little gem this is! The bottle and atomizer are adorable and harken to an older era. The fragrance definitely has roses in the notes, but not like rose bush rose. Rather, it’s a powdery, nostalgic kind of smell like what one may have spritz on before going out in the 40’s or something. Soft, elegant, inoffensive. I am glad I bought this.
timon-bobon – :
Tabu Rose is an excellent flanker. It opens as a sweet, non-powdery rose, quite strong and natural, with a touch of fruit. Then the woody/amber accord emerges, giving a slight impression of the original Tabu, but not taking over from the wonderful rose.
This is a sensual, womanly fragrance. My partner thought it was extremely sexy.
Longevity is great (12 hours), with good sillage.
vasdir – :
I can’t believe how amazing this little perfume is! It does smell exactly like Chloe! I actually like it more, because the dry down is warm & soft like Ombre Rose. And the rose note isn’t overly sour.
svl534JeomiWogkig – :
Perfect- rosey- effervescence.
For me this is one of the best rose perfumes I have ever smelled! Lovely!
bogonos_m – :
Wow, I got a 1 oz bottle of this from Walgreens today for $5! This smells so much like Chloe, maybe a bit more like Chloe roses (I own them both). The longevity is even quite comparable. I am most likely going to go back and get a few more bottles because this is an amazing find. Clean, fresh, flora, and very feminine.
gsjyth – :
I bought this at Walgreens today. $5 for a 1 ounce spray EDT heck yeah! This is a beautiful fresh sweet rose! Smells like a few of the Chloe’s mixed together. Very good longevity, soft village. No powder, just fresh and clean. I think I will have to return tomorrow and get more. Would make a perfect stocking stuffer 🙂
ghjcnjkjk – :
I said no more blind buys, but guess what I just did. $13.99 at Walgreens for a big bottle with an adorable atomizer!
Tabu Rose is very sweet fragrance. It opens with a fizzy champagne and at moments reminds me of freshly unwrapped bubble gum. This phase lasts about 20 minutes. Litchi takes center stage over rose throughout the development of the fragrance – this explains the sweetness. It’s not a cheap sweetness but it’s strong enough that the perfume feels too juicy/fruity for my personal taste. The fragrance warms up thanks to underlying cedar. If you have ever used cedarwood essential oil, you know that it can be sweet in its own right. That’s how I experience Tabu Rose’s cedar. Sappy and warm under rosy litchi. This one has some sillage too! On this warm and windy fall day, all I could smell was Tabu Rose as I walked across the grocery store parking lot.
Though the notes are not for me, I can appreciate Tabu Rose as a perfume that is very underpriced. I have to agree with A. Rose123 that Dana put some effort into this one. I’ll probably do a giveaway or would consider a swap…
Update: Seven hours after my original review I felt like reapplying. This perfume is so good even though it’s so not me! The bottle and the fragrance are a bit of a throwback. Somehow I imagine Tabu Rose being the one sweet scent back when perfume was powdery and herbal like Emeraude. I can’t imagine ever wanting to wear this on an ordinary day in my life, but I’m having a hard time with the thought of passing it on!
jjjjjhhhhhh – :
Very pretty presentation for such an affordable scent. Elegant box that has a slight similarity to the package development for Crabtree and Evelyn’s “Evelyn Rose” release but distinctive enough that it couldn’t be considered a copy; there are just art deco-esque, gold outlined roses on pink packaging.
Although lots of woods are listed, this is a creamy, custard rose; fresh, a little sweet but more creamy than sweet.
As it develops, a waxiness emerges with a hint of astringent woods and I can smell what reads as a distant cedar; you really have to strain to smell the woods but they’re there, giving “Tabu rose” a slightly woodland vibe. The rose moves into more “lipstick rose” territory but the lychee still maintains that custard-y coolness across the blend.
There is a hint of tropical florals in the background but I can’t put my finger on what they are; there’s just a general hint of dewy white flowers in an island environment. Overall, “Tabu Rose” is very ladylike, fresh and soft and there’s something very pleasant about its fresh air, sunny rose garden vibe. This is a great wedding/church scent, holiday and visiting guests for brunch scent. Gentle, lovely, inoffensive.
There’s nothing groundbreaking about “Tabu Rose” but it has that nostalgic, slightly wistful quality that all rose scents do and I think it’s a pretty safe gift-giving scent for all but those who loathe rose notes. The care a normally budget brand put into the presentation of “Tabu Rose” is evidence of their likely intention that customers would look at this as a gift-giving option.
I love wearing it and don’t regret this purchase, at all. It’s comparable to a department store fragrance at a drugstore cost.