Fragrance comparison

Black Pearl vs Tobac

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

Black Pearl

Kenooz

5.001 votes

Rank #49,812 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Tobac

MOH

3.502 votes

Rank #70,761 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Pearl takes 2 of 2 categories.

Black Pearl
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Tobac
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character.

Black Pearl2/2

Tobac0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black PearlKenooz

TobacMOH

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value0

Category winnerBlack PearlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

smoky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy90%

powdery80%

tobacco70%

musky60%

vanilla50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperStrawberryRaspberryCorianderBergamotCinnamonSaffron

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

SmokeFrankincenseAgarwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisCedarwoodLeatherVetiver

Top

Black PepperCloveBergamotChampaca

Heart

TobaccoCarnationCinnamonFrankincenseClary Sage

Base

SandalwoodCashmeranVanillaAmyrisMuskCedarwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Frankincense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,761

PerfumerPia Long

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack PearlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Pearl opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and fiery saffron, balanced by a tart flash of raspberry and bergamot. The top notes create a crisp, energetic spice that feels intentionally harsh before quiet floral tones emerge. Within twenty minutes, jasmine and dark rose soften the aggressive bite, giv…

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Tobac by MOH opens with a bright burst of bergamot sliced through by sharp black pepper and warm clove. Within minutes, the zesty top settles into a rich core of cured pipe tobacco leaves, sweet cinnamon, and frankincense. As the hours pass, the scent dries down to a cozy base of creamy sandalwood, warm vanilla, and s…

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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, Black Pearl or Tobac?

Black Pearl takes 2 of 2 categories. Black Pearl is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Tobac is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Black Pearl for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Tobac for a woody and warm spicy character.

Do Black Pearl and Tobac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Frankincense.

Is Black Pearl or Tobac better for summer or winter?

Black Pearl suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Pearl and Tobac?

Black Pearl has top notes of Black Pepper, Strawberry, Raspberry and Coriander, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Smoke, Frankincense, Agarwood and Sandalwood. Tobac has top notes of Black Pepper, Clove, Bergamot and Champaca, heart notes of Tobacco, Carnation, Cinnamon and Frankincense, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmeran, Vanilla and Amyris.