Fragrance comparison

1974 vs TANIS TABAC

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

1974

Legacy

3.502 votes

Rank #64,434 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

TANIS TABAC

Nilafar du Nil

4.0550 votes

Rank #11,540 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

1974
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
TANIS TABAC
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

19742/4

TANIS TABAC2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1974
Sillage & projection: TANIS TABAC
Value for money: 1974
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: TANIS TABAC

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1974Legacy

TANIS TABACNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

4.05/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 26%Had 3%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

57%Love

17%Like

12%Ok

2%Dislike

12%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity1974

SillageTANIS TABAC

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value61

Category winner1974Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

tobacco61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-25 mins

BergamotLavenderLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyCashmeranCinnamon

Base6-8+ hrs

Tobacco LeafVanillaTonka Bean

Top

Egyptian JasmineTobacco LeafCasablanca LilyBlack TeaNutmegThymePetitgrainGinger

Heart

IncenseAllspiceYlang-YlangMyrtleCardamomClovesWater LilyViolet

Base

Tobacco BlossomHoneyMuskSandalwoodSuedeOpoponaxLabdanumAmbergris

InformationalShared notesHoney and Tobacco Leaf. Durations are only published for 1974, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day71

Night100

Spring100

Summer88

Fall100

Winter88

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Date 35%Party 27%Casual 22%Work 16%

Men31

Unisex57

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,540

PerfumerMichelle Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerTANIS TABACHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Legacy 1974 delivers an immediate blast of tart lemon, bergamot, and crisp lavender before warming up into something far richer. The opening is sharp. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus burns off completely to reveal thick golden honey, grated cinnamon, and plush cashmeran on the skin. It feels dense and cozy. Sweet c…

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TANIS TABAC by Nilafar du Nil balances a sharp opening of ginger and Egyptian jasmine with a heart of incense and cloves. As it warms on the skin, it settles into a base of honey and tobacco blossom. This woody floral musk performs well in cooler weather, offering a regal, distinct presence suitable for office wear or…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1974 or TANIS TABAC?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 1974 is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; TANIS TABAC is rated 4.05/5 from 50 votes. Choose 1974 for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose TANIS TABAC for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1974 or TANIS TABAC?

1974 lasts longest (1974 80/100, TANIS TABAC 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1974 or TANIS TABAC?

TANIS TABAC projects furthest (TANIS TABAC 69/100, 1974 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1974 and TANIS TABAC smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Honey and Tobacco Leaf.

Is 1974 or TANIS TABAC better for summer or winter?

1974 suits evening wear; TANIS TABAC suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1974 and TANIS TABAC?

1974 has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Honey, Cashmeran and Cinnamon, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. TANIS TABAC has top notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Tobacco Leaf, Casablanca Lily and Black Tea, heart notes of Incense, Allspice, Ylang-Ylang and Myrtle, a base of Tobacco Blossom, Honey, Musk and Sandalwood.