Fragrance comparison

Don't Go vs Tabac Man

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 500 ratings analysed

Don't Go

Khye Fragrances · 2023

4.673 votes

Rank #37,825 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Tabac Man

Tabac

3.68497 votes

Rank #2,947 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Man takes 4 of 4 categories.

Don't Go
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tabac Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Don't Go0/4

Tabac Man4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Don't GoKhye Fragrances

Tabac ManTabac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.68/ 5 · 497 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

25%Love

51%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

157 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTabac Man

SillageTabac Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value86

Category winnerTabac ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

green80%

fresh spicy70%

oud60%

patchouli50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MintGuaiac WoodSagePatchouliNutmegOudSandalwoodVetiverBergamotOrangeLavenderSauna

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderOrangeBergamotMint

Heart

CorianderVetiverCardamomGeranium

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMint, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Sandalwood. 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

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter75

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex0

Women40

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,825

PerfumerJarekhye Covarrubias

Launched2023

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews129

Category winnerTabac ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Don’t Go by Khye Fragrances starts fresh and herbal, with mint, lavender and sage making the first impression clear. The dry-down turns woody, green and slightly earthy, with patchouli, vetiver and dry woods adding texture rather than sweetness. It suits shoppers who like crisp aromatic woods, quiet niche freshness a…

Reviews →

Tabac Man is a sharp, modern aromatic fougere that moves away from the powdery florals of the original classic. It opens with a cooling blast of mint and lavender, supported by a crisp citrus duo of orange and bergamot. This fragrance is designed for the man who wants a reliable, clean, and professional scent for dail…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Don't Go or Tabac Man?

Tabac Man takes 4 of 4 categories. Don't Go is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Tabac Man is rated 3.68/5 from 497 votes. Choose Don't Go for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tabac Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Don't Go or Tabac Man?

Tabac Man lasts longest (Tabac Man 66/100, Don't Go 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Don't Go or Tabac Man?

Tabac Man projects furthest (Tabac Man 59/100, Don't Go 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Don't Go and Tabac Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Sandalwood.

Is Don't Go or Tabac Man better for summer or winter?

Don't Go suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Don't Go and Tabac Man?

Don't Go features Mint, Guaiac Wood, Sage, Patchouli and Nutmeg. Tabac Man has top notes of Lavender, Orange, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Coriander, Vetiver, Cardamom and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Vanilla and Patchouli.