Fragrance comparison

Exquisite Nectar vs Tabac Citron Vanille

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 73 ratings analysed

Exquisite Nectar

Roberto Cavalli

4.001 votes

Rank #59,106 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Tabac Citron Vanille

Sphinx Fragrances

4.2972 votes

Rank #7,296 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Citron Vanille takes 2 of 2 categories.

Exquisite Nectar
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in fall.
Tabac Citron Vanille
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Exquisite Nectar0/2

Tabac Citron Vanille2/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Tabac Citron Vanille
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tabac Citron Vanille

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Exquisite NectarRoberto Cavalli

Tabac Citron VanilleSphinx Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

4.29/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 27%Had 10%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

58%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value65

Category winnerTabac Citron VanilleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

honey61%

citrus100%

vanilla92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCardamomJasmineNeroli

Heart

Orange BlossomHoney

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodAmbrostar™

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonBergamotOrange BlossomMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeCinnamonJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaTobaccoHoneyTonka BeanPatchouliSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Tabac Citron Vanille, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring74

Summer45

Fall95

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men25

Unisex54

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,106

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#7,296

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerTabac Citron VanilleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Exquisite Nectar by Roberto Cavalli blends bright bergamot and spicy cardamom with a rich heart of honey and orange blossom. This unisex oriental floral fragrance, created by Pierre-Constantin Guéros, leans on a warm patchouli and ambrostar base. It is a striking choice for cooler evenings when you want a scent that p…

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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 …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Exquisite Nectar or Tabac Citron Vanille?

Tabac Citron Vanille takes 2 of 2 categories. Exquisite Nectar is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Tabac Citron Vanille is rated 4.29/5 from 72 votes. Choose Exquisite Nectar for a white floral and citrus character. Best in fall. Choose Tabac Citron Vanille for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do Exquisite Nectar and Tabac Citron Vanille smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

Is Exquisite Nectar or Tabac Citron Vanille better for summer or winter?

Tabac Citron Vanille suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exquisite Nectar and Tabac Citron Vanille?

Exquisite Nectar has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Jasmine and Neroli, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Honey, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood and Ambrostar™. 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.