Best Tarab by Serge Lutens Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Tarab is an oriental floral fragrance combining rich Turkish rose and agarwood with sweet candied fruits and warm cedarwood. Its character is simultaneously lush and resinous, balancing floral softness with smoky, woody depth. Those seeking perfumes in a similar vein should focus on the interplay between rose and cedarwood or explore scents that feature a resinous, oriental profile with a hint of sweetness or spice.
101 Parisian Bouquet by Bon Parfumeur £60.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- lily-of-the-valley
- musk
- rose
- turkish rose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
A bright, multi faceted, spring-like floral with a citrus edge featuring sweet Turkish roses.
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story.
Try 101 for an effervescent bouquet of pink flowers.
Perfumer: Alexandra Monet
195 A.C. by Agatho £305.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- cedarwood
- fig
- incense
- mint
- pomegranate
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- green
- woody
Rest in the blissful shade of an orchard in the humming city of Pompeii: the year is 195 BC. Inhale the sweet aroma of ripe figs and the local pomegranate leaves heated by the sun; these entine spicy incense being smoked in the nearby temple. So anciently refreshing!
502 Iris Cartagena by Bon Parfumeur £175.00
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- coffee
- papyrus
- rum
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- leather
- woody
A tribute to the scents of Colombia, this extrait de parfum suggests a late-night dinner for two under the stars. A gourmand dance of aromas is carried on the warm breeze: coffee, rum, chocolates. Powdery, pillowy vanilla and iris blur into vetiver and sandalwood for a sumptuous dream.
Perfumer: Clément Marx
601 Nuit Vétiver by Bon Parfumeur £60.00
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- pink pepper
- Aromagroups:
- woody
A smooth woody perfume with vetiver, cedar and creamy violet leaves.
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 601 if you like shady, a bit earthy vetiver with a bit of a barbershop herbal aftershave touch.
Perfumer for 601: Nathalie Koobus.
602 Bois Narcotique by Bon Parfumeur £115.00
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- patchouli
- pepper
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- woody
A dry woody perfume with fragrant patchouli leaves, fresh cedar and dusty pepper at the center of the composition.
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 602 if you like the neutral fresh woods and a hint of patchouli.
Perfumer for 602: Nathalie Koobus.
Acrasia by Beaufort £125.00
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- geranium
- incense
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
- woody
'A rose is a rose is not a rose'
All is not always as it first appears.
Character: Haunting, powerful, seductive.
Inspiration: A 16th Century epic allegorical poem; a sorceress; a mythic forest.
Aer by Ortir Apothecari £114.00
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- orange
- peppermint
- rose
- woodland litter
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- woody
AER translates to air and is pronounced "air-r".
Cool coastal breeze in a bottle. This uplifting niche perfume offers an initial hit of cool aromatics, crisp and light on the skin. A slight wood-smokiness unfolds, dry and elegant, bringing you gently back down to earth.
Albatros by Mendittorosa £200.00
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- sea salt
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- marine
- woody
Versi is an olfactory study in three chapters. Versi explores and enjoys the wonderful correspondences between Perfume and Poetry. The third and last of the three studies is Albatros Eau de Parfum inspired by the poem of the same name by Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867). The poem was published in the collection Les Fleurs du mal. It is indeed the second poem of the collection (first edition: 1857). It is found in the first of the books six sections, which has the title: Spleen et Idéal.
Perfumer: Anne Sophie Baeghel
Concept & Creative Design: Stefania Squeglia
Aube Lumineuse by Reserve en Afrique 1934 £150.00
- Key notes:
- blood orange
- cedarwood
- ginger
- orange blossom
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- green
The sun rises, flooding the great expanses of the plains, gracing the wilderness with a wash of pure light. The sky is clear. The air is fresh.
The fragrance opens with a luminous burst of citrus: tangerine (South Africa) and blood orange (South Africa). A bright heart of enveloping orange flower (Morocco) and zesty ginger (Nigeria) is supported by a woody base of cedarwood Atlas (Morocco).
Réserve en Afrique eaux de parfum feature responsibly sourced naturals, and are free from parabens, phthalates, UV filters and colorants. Their natural alcohol base is derived from beetroots, and they are a PETA-listed vegan & cruelty-free brand.
Bare by And Fragrance £125.00
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- fir
- pine
- rosewood
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Ahhh cedar. Old school floors, air freshener in the downstairs loo with a top note of disinfectant. Yeah right.
This delicious fragrance encapsulates the living heart of the forest with lingering and enigmatic essence of the Great Bear Rainforest®.
With sustainably sourced ingredients from within its bosom that help maintain this breathtaking but threatened environment, its wonderful wildlife and its ancient peoples.
Does it pack a punch? Do bears...?
About Tarab by Serge Lutens
- What makes Tarab different from the fragrances listed here?
- Tarab combines oriental floral elements with Turkish rose, agarwood, candied fruits, and cedarwood, producing a rich, resinous, and sweetly floral scent. The fragrances here share some notes, mostly cedarwood or rose, but often lack the candied fruit and agarwood complexity that define Tarab’s unique character.
- Which fragrances here highlight the rose note like Tarab?
- 101 Parisian Bouquet and Aer both include rose notes, with 101 Parisian Bouquet featuring Turkish rose similar to Tarab. These options emphasise the floral aspect more than the others, which tend to focus on woody or spicy elements.
- Are any of these fragrances suitable if I prefer a fresher or cleaner scent compared to Tarab?
- Yes, several options such as 502 Iris Cartagena, Aer, and Albatros offer fresher, cleaner takes on cedarwood-based fragrances. They lack the oriental sweetness and heavy floral notes of Tarab, favouring bright, fresh, or green accents.









