212 Men Aqua vs Tabac Man Silver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tabac Man Silver takes 4 of 5 categories.
212 Men AquaChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer.
Tabac Man SilverChoose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
212 Men Aqua1/5
Tabac Man Silver4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- 212 Men Aqua
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tabac Man Silver
- Sillage & projection
- Tabac Man Silver
- Value for money
- Tabac Man Silver
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tabac Man Silver
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
212 Men AquaCarolina HerreraTabac Man SilverTabacWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 189 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
3.29/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 33%Had 12%Want 55%
Category winner212 Men AquaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
42%Like
4%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
189 votes
13%Love
50%Like
25%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTabac Man Silver
SillageTabac Man Silver
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTabac Man SilverBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
marine77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
woody100%
musky92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sea waterGingerGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
AmbroxanGardeniaCardamomCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliMuskPalisander RosewoodVetiver
Top
GingerCardamomPepperGrapefruit
Heart
AmbroxanElemi resinCedarGalbanum
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesGinger, Grapefruit, Ambroxan and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring82
Summer100
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Spring33
Summer17
Fall100
Winter83
Day60
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,392
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#21,183
PerfumerVincent Schaller
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerTabac Man SilverHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot212 Men Aqua by Carolina Herrera is a Woody Aquatic fragrance for men. 212 Men Aqua was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Sea water, Ginger, Grapefruit and Bergamot; middle notes are Ambroxan, Gardenia, Cardamom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha; base notes are Sandalwood,…
Reviews →Tabac Man Silver delivers a sharp, metallic energy that feels professional and clean. The scent opens with a fizzy blast of ginger and grapefruit, quickly followed by a dry heat from black pepper and cardamom. It is a versatile choice for the office, leaning into a modern barber shop aesthetic that stays fresh without…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 212 Men Aqua or Tabac Man Silver?
Tabac Man Silver takes 4 of 5 categories. 212 Men Aqua is rated 4.13/5 from 189 votes; Tabac Man Silver is rated 3.29/5 from 31 votes. Choose 212 Men Aqua for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer. Choose Tabac Man Silver for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 212 Men Aqua or Tabac Man Silver?
Tabac Man Silver lasts longest (Tabac Man Silver 63/100, 212 Men Aqua 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 212 Men Aqua or Tabac Man Silver?
Tabac Man Silver projects furthest (Tabac Man Silver 65/100, 212 Men Aqua 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 212 Men Aqua and Tabac Man Silver smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Ginger, Grapefruit, Ambroxan and Cardamom.
Is 212 Men Aqua or Tabac Man Silver better for summer or winter?
Tabac Man Silver suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 212 Men Aqua and Tabac Man Silver?
212 Men Aqua has top notes of Sea water, Ginger, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Ambroxan, Gardenia, Cardamom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Palisander Rosewood. Tabac Man Silver has top notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Ambroxan, Elemi resin, Cedar and Galbanum, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver.
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