Fragrance comparison

Creation vs Tabacaurum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 645 ratings analysed

Creation

Ted Lapidus

3.85575 votes

Rank #4,351 EarthyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tabacaurum

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2670 votes

Rank #5,747 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabacaurum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Creation
Choose it for a earthy and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Tabacaurum
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Creation2/7

Tabacaurum4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CreationTed Lapidus

TabacaurumSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 575 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.26/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 49%

Category winnerTabacaurumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

575 votes

56%Love

29%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerTabacaurumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityTabacaurum

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value56

Category winnerCreationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

floral92%

mossy84%

white floral77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

floral100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

honey69%

woody61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HoneyCassisNeroliOrris

Heart

CarnationTuberoseRoseJasmine

Base

MossPatchouliAmberMusk

Top

TobaccoJasmine SambacSaffronOrange Blossom

Heart

CarnationOsmanthusOrrisCambodian OudTuberoseYlang-Ylang

Base

HoneyAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Siam BenzoinSandalwoodIndian OudWhite Amber

InformationalShared notesHoney, Orris, Carnation and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring62

Summer31

Fall92

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerTabacaurumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex31

Women64

Men44

Unisex56

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,351

PerfumerJean-Pierre Weil

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#5,747

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerCreationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

This formulation brings a distinct floral green density that defies contemporary sugary trends. A sharp burst of cassis and soapy neroli gives way to a bitter carnation and heavy tuberose heart, resting on a thick bed of natural moss and warm patchouli. It suits enthusiasts seeking a vintage aesthetic during chilly au…

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Tabacaurum by Sultan Pasha Attars blends high-quality tobacco leaves with heady jasmine sambac and rich honey. It is an intense, spicy oriental scent suitable for cool autumn nights or winter gatherings. The composition shifts from a sharp, photorealistic cigar opening to a warm, resinous base. This is for enthusiasts…

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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, Creation or Tabacaurum?

Tabacaurum takes 4 of 7 categories. Creation is rated 3.85/5 from 575 votes; Tabacaurum is rated 4.26/5 from 70 votes. Choose Creation for a earthy and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Tabacaurum for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation or Tabacaurum?

Tabacaurum lasts longest (Tabacaurum 86/100, Creation 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation or Tabacaurum?

Projection is very close: Creation 69/100, Tabacaurum 69/100 for sillage.

Do Creation and Tabacaurum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Honey, Orris, Carnation and Tuberose.

Is Creation or Tabacaurum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tabacaurum is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation is the stronger pick. Tabacaurum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation and Tabacaurum?

Creation has top notes of Honey, Cassis, Neroli and Orris, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Tabacaurum has top notes of Tobacco, Jasmine Sambac, Saffron and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Carnation, Osmanthus, Orris and Cambodian Oud, a base of Honey, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Siam Benzoin and Sandalwood.