Fragrance comparison

E5 vs Tabac Original

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,153 ratings analysed

Cerchi Nell’Acqua

2.805 votes

Rank #69,228 CitrusAromatic

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71%scent match

Closely related

Tabac Original

Tabac

3.911,148 votes

Rank #1,276 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

E5
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Tabac Original
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

E52/4

Tabac Original2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: E5
Sillage & projection: E5
Value for money: Tabac Original
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tabac Original

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

E5Cerchi Nell’Acqua

Tabac OriginalTabac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 18%Want 73%

3.91/ 5 · 1,148 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

60%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

35%Love

45%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

953 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate45

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityE5

SillageE5

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value88

Category winnerTabac OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

woody72%

fresh spicy58%

warm spicy44%

fresh30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match71%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonPetitgrainBitter OrangeNeroliBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCorianderCinnamonCarnationPink Pepper

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

Top

PetitgrainBergamotPepperLemonNeroli

Heart

ChamomileLavenderGeraniumOak

Base

SandalwoodCarnationMuskVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Petitgrain, Neroli and Bergamot. Durations are only published for E5, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men86

Unisex11

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerTabac OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerchi Nell’Acqua E5 bursts open with an intense rush of crushed lemon peel, tart bergamot, and bitter orange. It is sharply refreshing. The first two minutes deliver an eye-opening citrus sting that quickly softens as green petitgrain and soapy neroli emerge. Soon, aromatic lavender and cracked coriander steer the pr…

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Tabac Original is a pillar of European grooming that smells like a freshly swept German barbershop. It leads with a sharp punch of petitgrain and lemon before settling into a clean, floral heart of lavender and geranium. This is not a modern gourmand. It is a dry, soapy scent for men who value a crisp, groomed present…

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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, E5 or Tabac Original?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. E5 is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes; Tabac Original is rated 3.91/5 from 1,148 votes. Choose E5 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Tabac Original for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, E5 or Tabac Original?

E5 lasts longest (E5 70/100, Tabac Original 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, E5 or Tabac Original?

E5 projects furthest (E5 63/100, Tabac Original 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do E5 and Tabac Original smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Petitgrain, Neroli and Bergamot.

Is E5 or Tabac Original better for summer or winter?

E5 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in E5 and Tabac Original?

E5 has top notes of Lemon, Petitgrain, Bitter Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Coriander, Cinnamon and Carnation, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli. Tabac Original has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot, Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Chamomile, Lavender, Geranium and Oak, a base of Sandalwood, Carnation, Musk and Vetiver.