Fragrance comparison

Green Pool vs Tabac Original

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,162 ratings analysed

3 wins

Green Pool

In The Box

4.2914 votes

Rank #44,561 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Tabac Original

Tabac

3.911,148 votes

Rank #1,290 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Green Pool takes 3 of 5 categories.

Green Pool
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tabac Original
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Green Pool3/5

Tabac Original2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Green PoolIn The Box

Tabac OriginalTabac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 50%Had 7%Want 43%

3.91/ 5 · 1,148 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerGreen PoolRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

35%Love

45%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

953 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityGreen Pool

SillageGreen Pool

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value88

Category winnerTabac OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

earthy69%

green61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CarawayArtemisiaCilantroJuniper BerriesBasilBergamot

Heart

LeatherPine needlesPepperCarnationChamomileJasmineRoseGeranium

Base

PatchouliOakmossVetiverCedarTobaccoAmber

Top

PetitgrainBergamotPepperLemonNeroli

Heart

ChamomileLavenderGeraniumOak

Base

SandalwoodCarnationMuskVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Carnation and Chamomile. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer13

Fall100

Winter88

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men86

Unisex11

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,561

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerTabac OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Green Pool leans into a brisk, aromatic green opening before settling into leather, pine, moss, and dry woods. It reads classic in structure, but the herbal spice and tobacco-amber base keep it from feeling flat. This is likely to suit men who enjoy earthy, masculine chypres with a sharper edge. It looks best for cool…

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Tabac Original is a pillar of European grooming that smells like a freshly swept German barbershop. It leads with a sharp punch of petitgrain and lemon before settling into a clean, floral heart of lavender and geranium. This is not a modern gourmand. It is a dry, soapy scent for men who value a crisp, groomed present…

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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, Green Pool or Tabac Original?

Green Pool takes 3 of 5 categories. Green Pool is rated 4.29/5 from 14 votes; Tabac Original is rated 3.91/5 from 1,148 votes. Choose Green Pool for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tabac Original for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Green Pool or Tabac Original?

Green Pool lasts longest (Green Pool 67/100, Tabac Original 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Green Pool or Tabac Original?

Green Pool projects furthest (Green Pool 69/100, Tabac Original 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Green Pool and Tabac Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Carnation and Chamomile.

Is Green Pool or Tabac Original better for summer or winter?

Green Pool suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Green Pool and Tabac Original?

Green Pool has top notes of Caraway, Artemisia, Cilantro and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Leather, Pine needles, Pepper and Carnation, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cedar. Tabac Original has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot, Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Chamomile, Lavender, Geranium and Oak, a base of Sandalwood, Carnation, Musk and Vetiver.