Fragrance comparison

Bois Tabac Virginia vs 2 Men

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

Bois Tabac Virginia

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.7377 votes

Rank #15,542 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

2 Men

Prova

5.001 votes

Rank #46,586 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

2 Men takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bois Tabac Virginia
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
2 Men
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Bois Tabac Virginia2/5

2 Men3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bois Tabac Virginia
Sillage & projection: 2 Men
Value for money: 2 Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): 2 Men
Fragranxe ranking: Bois Tabac Virginia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois Tabac VirginiaLe Jardin Retrouve

2 MenProva

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 52%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

36%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

77 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBois Tabac Virginia

Sillage2 Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value100

Category winner2 MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

musky84%

fresh spicy77%

herbal69%

powdery61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 hour

LavenderGeraniumSage

Heart2 to 3 hours

VetiverLabdanumYlang-YlangPetitgrain

Base3 to 4 hours

CedarPatchouliIncenseAmbergrisSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

BergamotSpicesGrapefruitPetitgrainLavenderGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerSageVioletGardenia

Base6-8 hrs

LabdanumMuskSandalwoodVetiverGuaiac WoodIncense

Category winner2 MenLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer29

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex38

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,542

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#46,586

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois Tabac VirginiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois Tabac Virginia is an aromatic woody fragrance shaped by crisp herbs and dry forest elements. It opens with an invigorating burst of French lavender, herbal sage, and peppery geranium. As the initial freshness settles, earthy vetiver and dark patchouli emerge alongside the warm balsamic resin of labdanum. Smoked w…

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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, Bois Tabac Virginia or 2 Men?

2 Men takes 3 of 5 categories. Bois Tabac Virginia is rated 3.73/5 from 77 votes; 2 Men is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bois Tabac Virginia for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 2 Men for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Tabac Virginia or 2 Men?

Bois Tabac Virginia lasts longest (Bois Tabac Virginia 68/100, 2 Men 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Tabac Virginia or 2 Men?

2 Men projects furthest (2 Men 75/100, Bois Tabac Virginia 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Tabac Virginia and 2 Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Sage, Vetiver and Labdanum.

Is Bois Tabac Virginia or 2 Men better for summer or winter?

Bois Tabac Virginia suits daytime wear; 2 Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Tabac Virginia and 2 Men?

Bois Tabac Virginia has top notes of Lavender, Geranium and Sage, heart notes of Vetiver, Labdanum, Ylang-Ylang and Petitgrain, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Incense and Ambergris. 2 Men has top notes of Bergamot, Spices, Grapefruit and Petitgrain, heart notes of Ginger, Sage, Violet and Gardenia, a base of Labdanum, Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver.