Fragrance comparison

Grenouille vs Tabac Original

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 1,161 ratings analysed

Grenouille

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

3.9213 votes

Rank #51,751 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Tabac Original

Tabac

3.911,148 votes

Rank #1,225 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Original takes 4 of 4 categories.

Grenouille
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tabac Original
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Grenouille0/4

Tabac Original4/4

Ratings & consensus: Tabac Original
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tabac Original
Sillage & projection: Tabac Original
Value for money: Not scored
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

GrenouilleParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

Tabac OriginalTabac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 28%Want 44%

3.91/ 5 · 1,148 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerTabac OriginalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

85%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 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

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTabac Original

SillageTabac Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

fresh44%

earthy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Sichuan PepperPepper

Base5-7 hrs

VetiverOak

Top

PetitgrainBergamotPepperLemonNeroli

Heart

ChamomileLavenderGeraniumOak

Base

SandalwoodCarnationMuskVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Pepper, Vetiver and Oak. Durations are only published for Grenouille, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

Men86

Unisex11

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,751

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerTabac OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grenouille opens with an electric bite of tart yellow lemon and crushed citrus rind. It cuts clean through stale morning air. The initial alcohol flash vanishes within ninety seconds, leaving behind a dry, crackling burst of black pepper and numbing Sichuan peppercorn. Do not expect sugary lemonade here. This is raw, …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Grenouille or Tabac Original?

Tabac Original takes 4 of 4 categories. Grenouille is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Tabac Original is rated 3.91/5 from 1,148 votes. Choose Grenouille for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tabac Original for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Grenouille or Tabac Original?

Tabac Original lasts longest (Tabac Original 61/100, Grenouille 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grenouille or Tabac Original?

Tabac Original projects furthest (Tabac Original 54/100, Grenouille 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grenouille and Tabac Original smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Pepper, Vetiver and Oak.

Is Grenouille or Tabac Original better for summer or winter?

Grenouille suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grenouille and Tabac Original?

Grenouille has top notes of Citruses and Lemon, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper and Pepper, a base of Vetiver and Oak. 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.