Fragrance comparison

Aim vs Tabac Original

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,149 ratings analysed

Aim

Rasasi

4.001 votes

Rank #66,868 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tabac Original

Tabac

3.911,148 votes

Rank #1,291 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Original takes 4 of 4 categories.

Aim
Choose it for a woody and amber character.
Tabac Original
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Aim0/4

Tabac Original4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AimRasasi

Tabac OriginalTabac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

3.91/ 5 · 1,148 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

35%Love

45%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

953 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTabac Original

SillageTabac Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value88

Category winnerTabac OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber83%

fruity65%

rose48%

aromatic30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackcurrantBergamotLemon

Heart

AmberRoseWoody Notes

Base

OakSandalwoodMusk

Top

PetitgrainBergamotPepperLemonNeroli

Heart

ChamomileLavenderGeraniumOak

Base

SandalwoodCarnationMuskVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Amber and Oak. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men86

Unisex11

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,868

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,291

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerTabac OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aim by Rasasi presents a rugged woody profile for men. It opens with sharp blackcurrant and zesty citrus notes before settling into a warm, grounding base. Ideal for daily wear, it blends aromatic freshness with a lingering musky, resinous finish that suits autumn days or professional office environments perfectly.

Reviews →

Tabac Original is a pillar of European grooming that smells like a freshly swept German barbershop. It leads with a sharp punch of petitgrain and lemon before settling into a clean, floral heart of lavender and geranium. This is not a modern gourmand. It is a dry, soapy scent for men who value a crisp, groomed present…

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, Aim or Tabac Original?

Tabac Original takes 4 of 4 categories. Aim is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Tabac Original is rated 3.91/5 from 1,148 votes. Choose Aim for a woody and amber character. Choose Tabac Original for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aim or Tabac Original?

They last about the same: Tabac Original 61/100, Aim 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aim or Tabac Original?

Tabac Original projects furthest (Tabac Original 54/100, Aim 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aim and Tabac Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Amber and Oak.

What are the notes in Aim and Tabac Original?

Aim has top notes of Blackcurrant, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Amber, Rose and Woody Notes, a base of Oak, Sandalwood and Musk. Tabac Original has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot, Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Chamomile, Lavender, Geranium and Oak, a base of Sandalwood, Carnation, Musk and Vetiver.