Ensemble vs Tabac Citron Vanille
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tabac Citron Vanille takes 6 of 8 categories.
EnsembleChoose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Tabac Citron VanilleChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ensemble2/8
Tabac Citron Vanille6/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Tabac Citron Vanille
- Community sentiment
- Tabac Citron Vanille
- Longevity
- Ensemble
- Sillage & projection
- Ensemble
- Value for money
- Tabac Citron Vanille
- Versatility
- Tabac Citron Vanille
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tabac Citron Vanille
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tabac Citron Vanille
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EnsembleSospiro PerfumesTabac Citron VanilleSphinx FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 137 votes
Have 39%Had 19%Want 42%
4.29/ 5 · 72 votes
Have 27%Had 10%Want 63%
Category winnerTabac Citron VanilleRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
36%Like
9%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate
137 votes
58%Love
24%Like
10%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
72 votes
Category winnerTabac Citron VanilleMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEnsemble
SillageEnsemble
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTabac Citron VanilleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
powdery92%
woody84%
tobacco77%
sweet69%
musky61%
citrus100%
vanilla92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Calabrian bergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
SandalwoodTobaccoPink Pepper
Base6-9 hrs
Mexican VanillaMusk
Top15-30 mins
Amalfi LemonBergamotOrange BlossomMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
HeliotropeCinnamonJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCardamom
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaTobaccoHoneyTonka BeanPatchouliSandalwoodVetiver
Category winnerTabac Citron VanilleLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring53
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night86
Spring74
Summer45
Fall95
Winter100
Day91
Night100
Category winnerTabac Citron VanilleMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,209
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#7,296
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Category winnerTabac Citron VanilleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSospiro Ensemble opens with a fast splash of crisp lemon, sweet mandarin orange, and bright bergamot before settling into its true character: a cozy blend of dry tobacco leaf, creamy sandalwood, and warm vanilla. While the citrus gives you an energetic burst for the first fifteen minutes, the heart turns smooth, woody…
Reviews →Sphinx Fragrances Tabac Citron Vanille kicks off with a bright splash of Amalfi lemon, sweet mandarin orange, and crisp bergamot before settling into warm vanilla and smooth pipe tobacco. Instead of feeling like a heavy, smoky winter scent, the zesty citrus and fresh orange blossom lift the sweet honey and tonka bean …
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
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Which is better, Ensemble or Tabac Citron Vanille?
Tabac Citron Vanille takes 6 of 8 categories. Ensemble is rated 3.96/5 from 137 votes; Tabac Citron Vanille is rated 4.29/5 from 72 votes. Choose Ensemble for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Tabac Citron Vanille for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ensemble or Tabac Citron Vanille?
Ensemble lasts longest (Ensemble 82/100, Tabac Citron Vanille 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ensemble or Tabac Citron Vanille?
Ensemble projects furthest (Ensemble 73/100, Tabac Citron Vanille 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ensemble and Tabac Citron Vanille smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood.
Is Ensemble or Tabac Citron Vanille better for summer or winter?
For summer, Tabac Citron Vanille is the stronger pick. For winter, Ensemble is the stronger pick. Ensemble suits daytime wear; Tabac Citron Vanille suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ensemble and Tabac Citron Vanille?
Ensemble has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sandalwood, Tobacco and Pink Pepper, a base of Mexican Vanilla and Musk. Tabac Citron Vanille has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Heliotrope, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Tobacco, Honey and Tonka Bean.
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