Fragrance comparison

Aire vs Tabac

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,466 ratings analysed

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,845 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Tabac

4.05932 votes

Rank #1,376 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac takes 5 of 7 categories.

Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.
Tabac
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Aire1/7

Tabac5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AireLoewe

TabacTabac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 932 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerTabacRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

38%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

932 votes

Category winnerTabacMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAire

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value87

Category winnerTabacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

citrus77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

Top

AldehydesLavenderNeroliLemonBergamot

Heart

CarnationSandalwoodPine Tree NeedlesRoseJasmineOrris Root

Base

TobaccoMuskOakmossAmberTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Orris Root. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTabacMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,845

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#1,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews151

Category winnerTabacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aire Loewe opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green galbanum, and bitter basil before easing into crisp citrus notes like lemon and bergamot. The heart brings a soapy white floral bouquet of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. Oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar create a cool, dry, earthy base that cuts through humid spring w…

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Tabac remains a staple for men who appreciate a traditional barbershop profile. It opens with sharp aldehydes and lavender that settle into a clean, soapy heart of carnation and pine tree needles. The dry down introduces a light tobacco note mixed with oakmoss and vanilla. This is a reliable daily choice for someone w…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aire or Tabac?

Tabac takes 5 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Tabac is rated 4.05/5 from 932 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring. Choose Tabac for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Tabac?

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

Which projects more, Aire or Tabac?

Projection is very close: Aire 54/100, Tabac 54/100 for sillage.

Do Aire and Tabac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Orris Root.

Is Aire or Tabac better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aire is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aire and Tabac?

Aire has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum and Citruses, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood. Tabac has top notes of Aldehydes, Lavender, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Sandalwood, Pine Tree Needles and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Musk, Oakmoss and Amber.