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Serge Lutens · Sold as unisex
Tarab
The intimacy of an evening spent listening to music in a dimly lit room, where every note resonates with the rich scents of oud and rose.
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TarabPremium · $100–250
35%Similar accords, often for lessBeyond · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · shares cedar8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2020, Tarab by Serge Lutens is an Oriental Woody fragrance that captures the essence of a trance-like state known as Tarab. This evocative feeling is translated into scent through sensual notes of Turkish rose, Cambodian oud, and cypriol. Perfumer Christopher Sheldrake has crafted a composition where woody and animalic accords create a warm, spicy, earthy ambiance that heightens the senses.
Apply Tarab lightly as the scent's richness can be overpowering. It blooms beautifully over time, so one or two sprays are enough. Best worn during cooler hours when its warmth feels most inviting.
Fig. 01 — Tarab, Serge Lutens
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Christopher Sheldrake
From Serge Lutens' shadow to Chanel's spotlightChristopher Sheldrake is a British-born perfumer who studied art history before extensive travels sparked his interest in fragrance.
Designer Serge Lutens
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The originalTarabSerge Lutens · Premium · $100–250Victoria's Secret · 2016BeyondShares Cedarunder $40★ 4.34 (29)
With Boadicea the Victorious Iceni
Adds amber, aromatic and balsamic; shares cedar.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 31%, disliked or hated by 19%.