Fragrance comparison

Djelem, Djelem vs Tabac Doré

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 260 ratings analysed

3 wins

Djelem, Djelem

Nimere Parfums

3.8826 votes

Rank #20,044 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Tabac Doré

Bortnikoff

4.16234 votes

Rank #5,390 AmberTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Djelem, Djelem takes 3 of 5 categories.

Djelem, Djelem
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tabac Doré
Choose it for a amber and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Djelem, Djelem3/5

Tabac Doré2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Djelem, DjelemNimere Parfums

Tabac DoréBortnikoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 9%Had 17%Want 74%

4.16/ 5 · 234 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerTabac DoréRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

52%Love

25%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

234 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDjelem, Djelem

SillageDjelem, Djelem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value35

Category winnerDjelem, DjelemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

herbal84%

musky77%

balsamic69%

woody61%

amber100%

tobacco92%

woody84%

sweet77%

oud69%

balsamic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HyssopHerbal Notes

Heart

ArtemisiaTobaccoCelery

Base

SageTolu BalsamHyraxPeru BalsamLeatherOakmossWoody NotesBenzoin

Top

Vanilla AbsoluteAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Pink Pepper

Heart

TobaccoBenzoinCinnamonFig

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarPeru BalsamTolu BalsamLabdanumSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Tolu Balsam, Peru Balsam and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night25

Spring40

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men63

Unisex25

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,044

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#5,390

PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerTabac DoréHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Djelem, Djelem by Nimere Parfums is a bold, primitive composition defined by its heavy animalic and herbal profile. Launched in 2016, this scent focuses on notes like Hyssop, Artemisia, and intense Hyrax. It projects a rugged, non-conformist aura ideal for those who prefer challenging, resinous, and raw fragrances dur…

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Bortnikoff Tabac Doré opens with dense tobacco leaf, dark vanilla absolute, and a hit of pink pepper. Wild Thai agarwood and Peru balsam create a heavy resinous base that stays close to the skin. Cinnamon and benzoin soften the raw wood, turning the drydown into a rich, dark amber. It skips sugary synthetic sweet note…

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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, Djelem, Djelem or Tabac Doré?

Djelem, Djelem takes 3 of 5 categories. Djelem, Djelem is rated 3.88/5 from 26 votes; Tabac Doré is rated 4.16/5 from 234 votes. Choose Djelem, Djelem for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tabac Doré for a amber and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Djelem, Djelem or Tabac Doré?

Djelem, Djelem lasts longest (Djelem, Djelem 76/100, Tabac Doré 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Djelem, Djelem or Tabac Doré?

Djelem, Djelem projects furthest (Djelem, Djelem 73/100, Tabac Doré 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Djelem, Djelem and Tabac Doré smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Tolu Balsam, Peru Balsam and Benzoin.

Is Djelem, Djelem or Tabac Doré better for summer or winter?

Djelem, Djelem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Djelem, Djelem and Tabac Doré?

Djelem, Djelem has top notes of Hyssop and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Artemisia, Tobacco and Celery, a base of Sage, Tolu Balsam, Hyrax and Peru Balsam. Tabac Doré has top notes of Vanilla Absolute, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tobacco, Benzoin, Cinnamon and Fig, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Peru Balsam and Tolu Balsam.