Fragrance comparison

Darin vs Tabac

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 946 ratings analysed

Darin

Rasasi

3.3614 votes

Rank #25,221 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Tabac

4.05932 votes

Rank #1,376 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac takes 3 of 5 categories.

Darin
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tabac
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Darin2/5

Tabac3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DarinRasasi

TabacTabac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 21%Want 56%

4.05/ 5 · 932 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerTabacRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

43%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

38%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

932 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDarin

SillageDarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value87

Category winnerTabacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody92%

musky84%

rose77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

citrus77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderRoseLemon

Heart

Woody NotesJasmine

Base

MuskAmber

Top

AldehydesLavenderNeroliLemonBergamot

Heart

CarnationSandalwoodPine Tree NeedlesRoseJasmineOrris Root

Base

TobaccoMuskOakmossAmberTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesLavender, Rose, Lemon and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#1,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews151

Category winnerTabacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Darin by Rasasi opens with a bracing burst of lavender and lemon, shifting quickly into a wood-heavy heart. This scent leans into an aromatic, somewhat rugged profile that defies its initial label, offering a clean yet assertive presence. It performs well in outdoor settings and works reliably during moderate spring o…

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Tabac remains a staple for men who appreciate a traditional barbershop profile. It opens with sharp aldehydes and lavender that settle into a clean, soapy heart of carnation and pine tree needles. The dry down introduces a light tobacco note mixed with oakmoss and vanilla. This is a reliable daily choice for someone 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, Darin or Tabac?

Tabac takes 3 of 5 categories. Darin is rated 3.36/5 from 14 votes; Tabac is rated 4.05/5 from 932 votes. Choose Darin for a lavender and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tabac for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Darin or Tabac?

Darin lasts longest (Darin 73/100, Tabac 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Darin or Tabac?

Darin projects furthest (Darin 75/100, Tabac 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Darin and Tabac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rose, Lemon and Jasmine.

Is Darin or Tabac better for summer or winter?

Darin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Darin and Tabac?

Darin has top notes of Lavender, Rose and Lemon, heart notes of Woody Notes and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber. Tabac has top notes of Aldehydes, Lavender, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Sandalwood, Pine Tree Needles and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Musk, Oakmoss and Amber.