Ettore Bugatti vs Tabac
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ettore Bugatti takes 5 of 7 categories.
Ettore BugattiChoose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
TabacChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ettore Bugatti5/7
Tabac2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ettore Bugatti
- Community sentiment
- Ettore Bugatti
- Longevity
- Ettore Bugatti
- Sillage & projection
- Ettore Bugatti
- Value for money
- Tabac
- Versatility
- Ettore Bugatti
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tabac
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ettore BugattiDiana de SilvaTabacTabacWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.46/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 48%Had 12%Want 40%
4.05/ 5 · 932 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
Category winnerEttore BugattiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
25%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
59 votes
38%Love
45%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
932 votes
Category winnerEttore BugattiMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEttore Bugatti
SillageEttore Bugatti
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTabacBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
leather91%
woody83%
smoky74%
aromatic65%
musky56%
aromatic100%
woody92%
aldehydic84%
citrus77%
floral69%
powdery61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-40 mins
LemonLimeBergamotAldehydesNeroliGreen NotesClary SagePalisander Rosewood
Heart2-4 hrs
CarnationRoseCedarJasmineSandalwoodOrris RootPatchouli
Base6-9+ hrs
CastoreumLeatherVanillaOakmossBenzoinAmberLabdanumMusk
Top
AldehydesLavenderNeroliLemonBergamot
Heart
CarnationSandalwoodPine Tree NeedlesRoseJasmineOrris Root
Base
TobaccoMuskOakmossAmberTonka BeanVanilla
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Neroli. Durations are only published for Ettore Bugatti, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring93
Summer86
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night73
Spring97
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEttore BugattiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,037
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#1,376
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews151
Category winnerTabacHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEttore Bugatti by Diana de Silva hits the skin with an electric punch of sunbaked lemon, bergamot zest, and fizzy aldehydes. It wastes no time. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus initial spray yields to spicy carnation, dry cedarwood, and earthy patchouli. As body heat warms the base, dense leather and pungent oa…
Reviews →Tabac remains a staple for men who appreciate a traditional barbershop profile. It opens with sharp aldehydes and lavender that settle into a clean, soapy heart of carnation and pine tree needles. The dry down introduces a light tobacco note mixed with oakmoss and vanilla. This is a reliable daily choice for someone w…
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, Ettore Bugatti or Tabac?
Ettore Bugatti takes 5 of 7 categories. Ettore Bugatti is rated 4.46/5 from 59 votes; Tabac is rated 4.05/5 from 932 votes. Choose Ettore Bugatti for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tabac for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Ettore Bugatti or Tabac?
Ettore Bugatti lasts longest (Ettore Bugatti 69/100, Tabac 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ettore Bugatti or Tabac?
Ettore Bugatti projects furthest (Ettore Bugatti 58/100, Tabac 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ettore Bugatti and Tabac smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Neroli.
Is Ettore Bugatti or Tabac better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ettore Bugatti is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac is the stronger pick. Ettore Bugatti suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ettore Bugatti and Tabac?
Ettore Bugatti has top notes of Lemon, Lime, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Castoreum, Leather, Vanilla and Oakmoss. Tabac has top notes of Aldehydes, Lavender, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Sandalwood, Pine Tree Needles and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Musk, Oakmoss and Amber.
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