E5 vs Tabac Original Eau de Toilette
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tabac Original Eau de Toilette takes 4 of 4 categories.
E5Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Tabac Original Eau de ToiletteChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
E50/4
Tabac Original Eau de Toilette4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tabac Original Eau de Toilette
- Sillage & projection
- Tabac Original Eau de Toilette
- Value for money
- Tabac Original Eau de Toilette
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tabac Original Eau de Toilette
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
E5Cerchi Nell’AcquaTabac Original Eau de ToiletteTabacWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 9%Had 18%Want 73%
4.11/ 5 · 226 votes
Have 73%Had 6%Want 21%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
60%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
68%Love
19%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTabac Original Eau de Toilette
SillageTabac Original Eau de Toilette
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTabac Original Eau de ToiletteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic86%
woody72%
fresh spicy58%
warm spicy44%
fresh30%
aromatic100%
woody92%
herbal84%
fresh spicy77%
floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LemonPetitgrainBitter OrangeNeroliBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderCorianderCinnamonCarnationPink Pepper
Base6-8 hrs
SandalwoodVetiverPatchouli
Top
PetitgrainBergamotPepperNeroliLemon
Heart
ChamomileLavenderOakGeranium
Base
SandalwoodCarnationVetiverMuskAmbergris
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 seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer93
Fall93
Winter80
Day100
Night73
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#69,228
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,643
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews77
Category winnerTabac Original Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCerchi 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…
Reviews →Tabac Original Eau de Toilette is a cornerstone of European barbershop perfumery. It opens with a crisp blend of petitgrain and black pepper before settling into a distinctive heart of chamomile and lavender. The dry down is warm and spicy with carnation and sandalwood. It is a reliable choice for men who want a clean…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, E5 or Tabac Original Eau de Toilette?
Tabac Original Eau de Toilette takes 4 of 4 categories. E5 is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes; Tabac Original Eau de Toilette is rated 4.11/5 from 226 votes. Choose E5 for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Tabac Original Eau de Toilette for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, E5 or Tabac Original Eau de Toilette?
They last about the same: Tabac Original Eau de Toilette 71/100, E5 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, E5 or Tabac Original Eau de Toilette?
Projection is very close: Tabac Original Eau de Toilette 64/100, E5 63/100 for sillage.
Do E5 and Tabac Original Eau de Toilette smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Petitgrain, Neroli and Bergamot.
Is E5 or Tabac Original Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?
E5 suits day or night wear; Tabac Original Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in E5 and Tabac Original Eau de Toilette?
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 Eau de Toilette has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot, Pepper and Neroli, heart notes of Chamomile, Lavender, Oak and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Carnation, Vetiver and Musk.
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