Fragrance comparison

Amber vs Tabac Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 569 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amber

Mahogany

3.9072 votes

Rank #11,538 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Tabac Man

Tabac

3.68497 votes

Rank #3,128 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber takes 4 of 7 categories.

Amber
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Tabac Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Amber4/7

Tabac Man3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmberMahogany

Tabac ManTabac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%

3.68/ 5 · 497 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerAmberRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

72 votes

25%Love

51%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

157 votes

Category winnerAmberMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAmber

SillageAmber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value86

Category winnerTabac ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

white floral69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMintPomeloBergamotLime

Heart

Orange BlossomNutmegGeraniumCardamom

Base

AmberGuaiac WoodSandalwoodMuskTeak WoodVetiver

Top

LavenderOrangeBergamotMint

Heart

CorianderVetiverCardamomGeranium

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Bergamot and Nutmeg. 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

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter75

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTabac ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex43

Women4

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,538

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#3,128

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews129

Category winnerTabac ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber by Mahogany is an aromatic fougere that relies on clean lavender and cool mint to balance a warm, wood-heavy base. It works exceptionally well as a casual daytime scent for spring, offering a crisp profile that transitions into a subtle, dry teak and guaiac wood hum on the skin.

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Tabac Man is a sharp, modern aromatic fougere that moves away from the powdery florals of the original classic. It opens with a cooling blast of mint and lavender, supported by a crisp citrus duo of orange and bergamot. This fragrance is designed for the man who wants a reliable, clean, and professional scent for dail…

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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, Amber or Tabac Man?

Amber takes 4 of 7 categories. Amber is rated 3.90/5 from 72 votes; Tabac Man is rated 3.68/5 from 497 votes. Choose Amber for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Tabac Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Amber or Tabac Man?

Amber lasts longest (Amber 73/100, Tabac Man 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber or Tabac Man?

Amber projects furthest (Amber 69/100, Tabac Man 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber and Tabac Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Bergamot and Nutmeg.

Is Amber or Tabac Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Amber and Tabac Man?

Amber has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Pomelo and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Nutmeg, Geranium and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Musk. Tabac Man has top notes of Lavender, Orange, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Coriander, Vetiver, Cardamom and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Vanilla and Patchouli.