Fragrance comparison

Aire vs Tabac Original

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,682 ratings analysed

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,862 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Tabac Original

Tabac

3.911,148 votes

Rank #1,290 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Original takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Aire0/7

Tabac Original5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AireLoewe

Tabac OriginalTabac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 1,148 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerTabac OriginalRating 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

35%Love

45%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

953 votes

Category winnerTabac OriginalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value88

Category winnerTabac OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

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

PetitgrainBergamotPepperLemonNeroli

Heart

ChamomileLavenderGeraniumOak

Base

SandalwoodCarnationMuskVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Petitgrain, Carnation and Amber. 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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTabac OriginalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

Men86

Unisex11

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,862

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#1,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerTabac OriginalHigher 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 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…

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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 Original?

Tabac Original takes 5 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Tabac Original is rated 3.91/5 from 1,148 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Best in spring. Choose Tabac Original for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aire or Tabac Original?

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

Which projects more, Aire or Tabac Original?

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

Do Aire and Tabac Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Carnation and Amber.

Is Aire or Tabac Original better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aire and Tabac Original?

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 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.