Fragrance comparison

Fantosmia vs Tiba

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 228 ratings analysed

Fantosmia

Jorum Studio

4.00160 votes

Rank #30,080 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Tiba

Nilafar du Nil

4.1868 votes

Rank #6,641 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tiba takes 6 of 7 categories.

Fantosmia
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Tiba
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Fantosmia1/7

Tiba6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FantosmiaJorum Studio

TibaNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

4.18/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 31%Had 4%Want 65%

Category winnerTibaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

160 votes

63%Love

18%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

7%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerTibaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTiba

SillageTiba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value71

Category winnerTibaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy90%

tobacco80%

aromatic70%

oud60%

leather50%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

sweet84%

chocolate77%

wine69%

vanilla61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperCardamom

Heart

PimentoShisoMateFennel

Base

SaffronWhite OudTobaccoNutmegCastoreumCascarilla

Top

Damask RoseClovesNutmegSaffronNeroliRaisinCitronLime (Linden) Blossom

Heart

Turkish RoseRoseDark ChocolateRed WineCherryCacaoBourbon WhiskeyPimento

Base

VanillaAmberSandalwoodSuedeOak TreeTobaccoMusk

InformationalShared notesPimento, Saffron, Tobacco and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer30

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night94

Spring54

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFantosmiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex63

Women1

Men37

Unisex56

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,080

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,641

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerTibaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jorum Studio Fantosmia is a polarizing, dry, aromatic fragrance that bypasses standard floral themes. Euan McCall constructs a metallic, peppery start that quickly yields to dry tobacco, shiso leaf, and a distinct castoreum base. It is a dry, textured scent built for enthusiasts who appreciate unusual, savory green pr…

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Tiba is a complex oriental floral that balances dark chocolate and red wine with spicy cloves and Damask rose. Created by perfumer Chris Maurice, this unisex scent leans into a resinous, warm profile that thrives in cooler weather. It offers an intoxicating, deep presence that stands out for those seeking something wo…

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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, Fantosmia or Tiba?

Tiba takes 6 of 7 categories. Fantosmia is rated 4.00/5 from 160 votes; Tiba is rated 4.18/5 from 68 votes. Choose Fantosmia for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Tiba for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Fantosmia or Tiba?

Tiba lasts longest (Tiba 86/100, Fantosmia 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fantosmia or Tiba?

Tiba projects furthest (Tiba 76/100, Fantosmia 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fantosmia and Tiba smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pimento, Saffron, Tobacco and Nutmeg.

Is Fantosmia or Tiba better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fantosmia is the stronger pick. For winter, Tiba is the stronger pick. Fantosmia suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fantosmia and Tiba?

Fantosmia has top notes of Black Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Pimento, Shiso, Mate and Fennel, a base of Saffron, White Oud, Tobacco and Nutmeg. Tiba has top notes of Damask Rose, Cloves, Nutmeg and Saffron, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Rose, Dark Chocolate and Red Wine, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Suede.