Fragrance comparison

Bois Tabac Virginia vs Superman

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

Bois Tabac Virginia

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.7377 votes

Rank #15,542 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Superman

Royal Cosmetic

4.254 votes

Rank #42,334 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Superman takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bois Tabac Virginia
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Superman
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bois Tabac Virginia1/5

Superman4/5

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

SupermanRoyal Cosmetic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 52%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 20%Had 27%Want 53%

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

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySuperman

SillageSuperman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSupermanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

herbal65%

lavender53%

earthy42%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and earthy

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

Notes

GeraniumLavenderCedarVetiverPetitgrainSageMossIncense

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerSupermanLongest 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

Winter100

Day100

Night–

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#42,334

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Superman by Royal Cosmetic is a classic woody aromatic cologne built on crisp herbs, clean woods, and a hint of smoky resin. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter green petitgrain and aromatic lavender, instantly recalling a fresh barbershop shave. As the initial brightness settles, earthy sage, rosy geranium, and dam…

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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 Superman?

Superman takes 4 of 5 categories. Bois Tabac Virginia is rated 3.73/5 from 77 votes; Superman is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Bois Tabac Virginia for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Superman for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Tabac Virginia or Superman?

Superman lasts longest (Superman 87/100, Bois Tabac Virginia 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Tabac Virginia or Superman?

Superman projects furthest (Superman 81/100, Bois Tabac Virginia 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Tabac Virginia and Superman smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Geranium, Sage and Vetiver.

Is Bois Tabac Virginia or Superman better for summer or winter?

Bois Tabac Virginia suits daytime wear; Superman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Tabac Virginia and Superman?

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. Superman features Geranium, Lavender, Cedar, Vetiver and Petitgrain.