Fragrance comparison

Bois Tabac Virginia vs TANIS TABAC

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 127 ratings analysed

Bois Tabac Virginia

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.7377 votes

Rank #15,542 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

TANIS TABAC

Nilafar du Nil

4.0550 votes

Rank #12,217 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

TANIS TABAC takes 7 of 7 categories.

Bois Tabac Virginia
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
TANIS TABAC
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Bois Tabac Virginia0/7

TANIS TABAC7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois Tabac VirginiaLe Jardin Retrouve

TANIS TABACNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 52%

4.05/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 26%Had 3%Want 72%

Category winnerTANIS TABACRating 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

57%Love

17%Like

12%Ok

2%Dislike

12%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerTANIS TABACMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTANIS TABAC

SillageTANIS TABAC

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value61

Category winnerTANIS TABACBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and amber

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

Top

Egyptian JasmineTobacco LeafCasablanca LilyBlack TeaNutmegThymePetitgrainGinger

Heart

IncenseAllspiceYlang-YlangMyrtleCardamomClovesWater LilyViolet

Base

Tobacco BlossomHoneyMuskSandalwoodSuedeOpoponaxLabdanumAmbergris

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Ylang-Ylang, Petitgrain and Incense. Durations are only published for Bois Tabac Virginia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer29

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer88

Fall100

Winter88

Day83

Night100

Category winnerTANIS TABACMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex38

Women5

Men31

Unisex57

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,542

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#12,217

PerfumerMichelle Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerTANIS TABACHigher 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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TANIS TABAC by Nilafar du Nil balances a sharp opening of ginger and Egyptian jasmine with a heart of incense and cloves. As it warms on the skin, it settles into a base of honey and tobacco blossom. This woody floral musk performs well in cooler weather, offering a regal, distinct presence suitable for office wear or…

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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 TANIS TABAC?

TANIS TABAC takes 7 of 7 categories. Bois Tabac Virginia is rated 3.73/5 from 77 votes; TANIS TABAC is rated 4.05/5 from 50 votes. Choose Bois Tabac Virginia for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose TANIS TABAC for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Tabac Virginia or TANIS TABAC?

TANIS TABAC lasts longest (TANIS TABAC 74/100, Bois Tabac Virginia 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Tabac Virginia or TANIS TABAC?

TANIS TABAC projects furthest (TANIS TABAC 69/100, Bois Tabac Virginia 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Tabac Virginia and TANIS TABAC smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Ylang-Ylang, Petitgrain and Incense.

Is Bois Tabac Virginia or TANIS TABAC better for summer or winter?

For summer, TANIS TABAC is the stronger pick. For winter, TANIS TABAC is the stronger pick. Bois Tabac Virginia suits daytime wear; TANIS TABAC suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Tabac Virginia and TANIS TABAC?

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. TANIS TABAC has top notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Tobacco Leaf, Casablanca Lily and Black Tea, heart notes of Incense, Allspice, Ylang-Ylang and Myrtle, a base of Tobacco Blossom, Honey, Musk and Sandalwood.