Fragrance comparison

Akkad vs Tabac Santal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,841 ratings analysed

3 wins

Akkad

Lubin

4.251,711 votes

Rank #197 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Tabac Santal

Annette Neuffer

3.81130 votes

Rank #3,506 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Akkad takes 3 of 5 categories.

Akkad
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Tabac Santal
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Akkad3/5

Tabac Santal1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AkkadLubin

Tabac SantalAnnette Neuffer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 1,711 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 11%Had 5%Want 84%

Category winnerAkkadRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

957 votes

33%Love

22%Like

17%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTabac Santal

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value49

Category winnerAkkadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic90%

warm spicy80%

balsamic70%

fresh spicy60%

vanilla50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clary SageMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

OlibanumelemiCardamomStyrax

Base

AmberVanilaLabdanumPatchouli

Top

BergamotRumNutmegCognacLimeBitter OrangeJuniper BerriesGinger

Heart

LavenderelemiTobaccoOlibanumOrris RootRose

Base

OakmossAtlas CedarVirginia CedarVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Olibanum, elemi and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer40

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex58

Women10

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#197

PerfumerDelphine Thierry

Launched—

Reviews238

Overall rank#3,506

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews68

Category winnerAkkadHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Akkad by Lubin is a rich amber-centric scent that leans into balsams and spice. It offers a warm, resinous profile suitable for both men and women. The opening features a crisp touch of sage and citrus, which quickly gives way to a dense, vanilla-drenched base. It is a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a g…

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Tabac Santal is a dense, earthy tobacco and sandalwood fragrance with a fresh aromatic lift. Reviewers describe heavy pipe tobacco, grainy woods, cacao-like patchouli, lavender, oakmoss and vetiver, giving it a brown, resinous, slightly smoky feel rather than a clean tobacco-shop sweetness. It suits wearers who like r…

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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, Akkad or Tabac Santal?

Akkad takes 3 of 5 categories. Akkad is rated 4.25/5 from 1,711 votes; Tabac Santal is rated 3.81/5 from 130 votes. Choose Akkad for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Tabac Santal for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Akkad or Tabac Santal?

They last about the same: Tabac Santal 83/100, Akkad 81/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Akkad or Tabac Santal?

Projection is very close: Akkad 69/100, Tabac Santal 69/100 for sillage.

Do Akkad and Tabac Santal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Olibanum, elemi and Labdanum.

Is Akkad or Tabac Santal better for summer or winter?

Tabac Santal suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akkad and Tabac Santal?

Akkad has top notes of Clary Sage, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Olibanum, elemi, Cardamom and Styrax, a base of Amber, Vanila, Labdanum and Patchouli. Tabac Santal has top notes of Bergamot, Rum, Nutmeg and Cognac, heart notes of Lavender, elemi, Tobacco and Olibanum, a base of Oakmoss, Atlas Cedar, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver.