Fragrance comparison

Fawn of Iris vs Tabac Exquis (2021)

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 388 ratings analysed

Fawn of Iris

The Dua Brand

3.504 votes

Rank #64,405 AmberIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tabac Exquis (2021)

Caron

4.46384 votes

Rank #2,076 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Exquis (2021) takes 4 of 5 categories.

Fawn of Iris
Choose it for a amber and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tabac Exquis (2021)
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Fawn of Iris1/5

Tabac Exquis (2021)4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tabac Exquis (2021)
Sillage & projection: Tabac Exquis (2021)
Value for money: Fawn of Iris
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tabac Exquis (2021)
Fragranxe ranking: Tabac Exquis (2021)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fawn of IrisThe Dua Brand

Tabac Exquis (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 67%Had 8%Want 25%

4.46/ 5 · 384 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

60%Love

30%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

384 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTabac Exquis (2021)

SillageTabac Exquis (2021)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value41

Category winnerFawn of IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

iris92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

floral69%

earthy61%

warm spicy100%

amber91%

sweet83%

cacao74%

tobacco65%

vanilla56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IrisLabdanumCinnamonLiatrisMyrrhHaitian VetiverPatchouliBergamotMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Cinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

TobaccoDark ChocolateIrisMyrrhLabdanumJasmine

Base6-9 hrs

Cacao PodTonka BeanBenzoinAmbroxanOlibanum

Category winnerTabac Exquis (2021)Longest dry-down: 6-9 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring31

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men19

Unisex59

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,076

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews64

Category winnerTabac Exquis (2021)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fawn of Iris by The Dua Brand delivers an earthy, resinous take on floral fragrance. The scent opens with a burst of crisp bergamot and warm cinnamon spice, cutting quickly into a dense, powdery iris core. Rather than smelling like cosmetic powder, the iris takes on a deeper character shaped by herbal liatris, earthy …

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Tabac Exquis (2021) by Caron strips away the harsh smoke often found in traditional tobacco scents, replacing it with a rich, melted dark chocolate and powdery iris core. You smell raw cinnamon bark immediately upon spraying. Within ten minutes, warm cacao pod and balsamic myrrh soften the edges, turning the aroma int…

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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, Fawn of Iris or Tabac Exquis (2021)?

Tabac Exquis (2021) takes 4 of 5 categories. Fawn of Iris is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Tabac Exquis (2021) is rated 4.46/5 from 384 votes. Choose Fawn of Iris for a amber and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tabac Exquis (2021) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fawn of Iris or Tabac Exquis (2021)?

Tabac Exquis (2021) lasts longest (Tabac Exquis (2021) 70/100, Fawn of Iris 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fawn of Iris or Tabac Exquis (2021)?

Tabac Exquis (2021) projects furthest (Tabac Exquis (2021) 54/100, Fawn of Iris 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fawn of Iris and Tabac Exquis (2021) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Iris, Labdanum, Cinnamon and Myrrh.

Is Fawn of Iris or Tabac Exquis (2021) better for summer or winter?

Fawn of Iris suits daytime wear; Tabac Exquis (2021) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fawn of Iris and Tabac Exquis (2021)?

Fawn of Iris features Iris, Labdanum, Cinnamon, Liatris and Myrrh. Tabac Exquis (2021) has top notes of Cinnamon, heart notes of Tobacco, Dark Chocolate, Iris and Myrrh, a base of Cacao Pod, Tonka Bean, Benzoin and Ambroxan.