Fragrance comparison

Blonde Tabacum vs Transfixed

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 101 ratings analysed

3 wins

Blonde Tabacum

The Dua Brand

2.001 votes

Rank #67,826 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Transfixed

Demeter Fragrance

4.00100 votes

Rank #13,107 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blonde Tabacum takes 3 of 5 categories.

Blonde Tabacum
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.
Transfixed
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Blonde Tabacum3/5

Transfixed2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blonde TabacumThe Dua Brand

TransfixedDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

43%Love

27%Like

20%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

100 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlonde Tabacum

SillageBlonde Tabacum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value83

Category winnerTransfixedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

vanilla100%

sweet90%

tobacco80%

aromatic70%

yellow floral60%

powdery50%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Ylang-YlangCarnationPatchouliVanillaLeatherVetiverTobaccoCedarMuskLimeIris

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

VanillaTobaccoCocaYlang-YlangRed Poppy

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerBlonde TabacumLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day32

Night100

Spring31

Summer18

Fall100

Winter89

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Date 40%Party 31%Casual 17%Work 11%

Men4

Unisex75

Women21

Date 36%Party 32%Casual 21%Work 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#13,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerTransfixedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Dua Brand launched Blonde Tabacum in 2021 as a bold Extrait de Parfum tribute to vintage smoky perfumery. The spray opens with a sharp burst of tart lime and dry clove-tinged carnation that feels immediately retro. Do not overspray this. Within twenty minutes, the initial solvent punch calms down into a dense clou…

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Demeter Transfixed opens with an unexpected flash of green coca leaf and powdery red poppy. Give it three minutes. The initial alcohol rush burns away quickly to reveal a dark, sugary core. From there, sweet pipe tobacco takes the lead, wrapped in warm vanilla and creamy ylang-ylang petals. It does not smell like a st…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blonde Tabacum or Transfixed?

Blonde Tabacum takes 3 of 5 categories. Blonde Tabacum is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Transfixed is rated 4.00/5 from 100 votes. Choose Blonde Tabacum for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Choose Transfixed for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Blonde Tabacum or Transfixed?

Blonde Tabacum lasts longest (Blonde Tabacum 100/100, Transfixed 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blonde Tabacum or Transfixed?

Blonde Tabacum projects furthest (Blonde Tabacum 100/100, Transfixed 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blonde Tabacum and Transfixed smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Vanilla and Tobacco.

Is Blonde Tabacum or Transfixed better for summer or winter?

Blonde Tabacum suits evening wear; Transfixed suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blonde Tabacum and Transfixed?

Blonde Tabacum features Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Patchouli, Vanilla and Leather. Transfixed features Vanilla, Tobacco, Coca, Ylang-Ylang and Red Poppy.