Fragrance comparison

Eau de Tobago vs Federal

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Eau de Tobago

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

3.9416 votes

Rank #36,229 TobaccoLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Federal

Evaflor

4.405 votes

Rank #51,758 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Eau de Tobago
Choose it for a tobacco and leather character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Federal
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau de Tobago2/5

Federal2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Federal
Value for money: Federal
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Eau de Tobago
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Tobago

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de TobagoParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

FederalEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 21%Had 13%Want 67%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

44%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageFederal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerFederalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tobacco100%

leather92%

sweet84%

fresh spicy77%

animalic69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

soft spicy60%

anis50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TobaccoLeatherMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

Musk

Notes

NutmegGrapefruitMandarin OrangeLemonTobaccoCedarCorianderVetiverAnise

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerEau de TobagoLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Work 33%Casual 30%Date 24%Party 13%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 36%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,229

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#51,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de TobagoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Tobago by Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque pairs dry cured tobacco leaf with aged leather jacket grit. It opens immediately. A bright splash of sweet mandarin orange cuts through the dark opening, preventing the denser resins from feeling heavy. Within twenty minutes, the citrus evaporates completely. Warm nu…

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Federal by Evaflor kicks off with an energetic burst of lemon, tart grapefruit, and juicy mandarin orange that wakes up your senses instantly. Within ten minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens as aromatic anise and herbal coriander blend with warm nutmeg spice. That crisp opening keeps the profile bright before dry ce…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eau de Tobago or Federal?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Eau de Tobago is rated 3.94/5 from 16 votes; Federal is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Eau de Tobago for a tobacco and leather character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Federal for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Tobago or Federal?

They last about the same: Eau de Tobago 67/100, Federal 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Tobago or Federal?

Federal projects furthest (Federal 58/100, Eau de Tobago 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Tobago and Federal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Cedar.

Is Eau de Tobago or Federal better for summer or winter?

Eau de Tobago suits daytime wear; Federal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Tobago and Federal?

Eau de Tobago has top notes of Tobacco, Leather and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg and Cedar, a base of Musk. Federal features Nutmeg, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Tobacco.