Esquel vs TANIS TABAC
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Esquel takes 4 of 7 categories.
EsquelChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
TANIS TABACChoose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Esquel4/7
TANIS TABAC2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Esquel
- Community sentiment
- Esquel
- Longevity
- Esquel
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- TANIS TABAC
- Versatility
- TANIS TABAC
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Esquel
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EsquelXerjoffTANIS TABACNilafar du NilWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 187 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.05/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 26%Had 3%Want 72%
Category winnerEsquelRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
37%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
2%Hate
187 votes
57%Love
17%Like
12%Ok
2%Dislike
12%Hate
42 votes
Category winnerEsquelMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEsquel
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTANIS TABACBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
lavender84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
woody61%
white floral100%
sweet92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
musky61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both sweet and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderLemonBergamotIrisPink PepperMyrtle
Heart
PatchouliCinnamonOrange BlossomRosePetitgrainNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Ylang-Ylang
Base
VanillaOpoponaxTonka BeanVetiverMusk
Top
Egyptian JasmineTobacco LeafCasablanca LilyBlack TeaNutmegThymePetitgrainGinger
Heart
IncenseAllspiceYlang-YlangMyrtleCardamomClovesWater LilyViolet
Base
Tobacco BlossomHoneyMuskSandalwoodSuedeOpoponaxLabdanumAmbergris
InformationalShared notesMyrtle, Petitgrain, Ylang-Ylang and Opoponax. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter98
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer88
Fall100
Winter88
Day83
Night100
Category winnerTANIS TABACMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,550
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Overall rank#12,517
PerfumerMichelle Moellhausen
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerEsquelHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEsquel by Xerjoff opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lemon, and aromatic lavender that initially leans classic barbershop. Within thirty minutes, the aggressive citrus edge softens as powdery iris, cinnamon, and ylang-ylang emerge in the heart. The base settles into a rich resinous mix of opoponax, warm vanilla, an…
Reviews →TANIS TABAC by Nilafar du Nil balances a sharp opening of ginger and Egyptian jasmine with a heart of incense and cloves. As it warms on the skin, it settles into a base of honey and tobacco blossom. This woody floral musk performs well in cooler weather, offering a regal, distinct presence suitable for office wear or…
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, Esquel or TANIS TABAC?
Esquel takes 4 of 7 categories. Esquel is rated 4.05/5 from 187 votes; TANIS TABAC is rated 4.05/5 from 50 votes. Choose Esquel for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose TANIS TABAC for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Esquel or TANIS TABAC?
Esquel lasts longest (Esquel 79/100, TANIS TABAC 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Esquel or TANIS TABAC?
Projection is very close: Esquel 69/100, TANIS TABAC 69/100 for sillage.
Do Esquel and TANIS TABAC smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Myrtle, Petitgrain, Ylang-Ylang and Opoponax.
Is Esquel or TANIS TABAC better for summer or winter?
For summer, TANIS TABAC is the stronger pick. For winter, Esquel is the stronger pick. TANIS TABAC suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Esquel and TANIS TABAC?
Esquel has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Iris, heart notes of Patchouli, Cinnamon, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Opoponax, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. TANIS TABAC has top notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Tobacco Leaf, Casablanca Lily and Black Tea, heart notes of Incense, Allspice, Ylang-Ylang and Myrtle, a base of Tobacco Blossom, Honey, Musk and Sandalwood.
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