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Harlem Nights vs Tabac Aromatique

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

Updated 236 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Harlem Nights takes 2 of 2 categories.

  • Harlem Nights

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Tabac Aromatique

    Choose it for a tobacco and iris character.

Harlem Nights2/2
Tabac Aromatique0/2
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Harlem Nights
Fragranxe ranking
Harlem Nights

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Harlem NightsChris Collins
Tabac AromatiqueCreation Lamis
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.90/ 5 · 235 votes
Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%
3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
40%Like
14%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate

235 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hateN/A
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
warm spicy91%
powdery83%
rum74%
fresh spicy65%
earthy56%
tobacco100%
iris92%
earthy84%
woody77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
RumSaffronNutmegClovesGrapefruitLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
Orris RootPatchouliCedarJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodVanillaMuskVetiver
Top15-30 mins
SaffronCinnamonBergamotGreen AppleNutmeg
Heart2-3 hrs
Orris RootJasminePatchouli
Base5-7 hrs
TobaccoVetiverAmberVanillaMuskSandalwood
Category winnerHarlem NightsLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring45
Summer11
Fall96
Winter100
Day39
Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men41
Unisex50
Women9

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,336

PerfumerLaurent Marrone

Launched2017

Reviews34

Overall rank#74,080

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHarlem NightsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Harlem Nights by Chris Collins delivers a rich, boozy aroma anchored in smooth cedarwood and comforting spices. The first spray releases a lively splash of dark rum, grated nutmeg, and sharp cloves, cut quickly by a flash of tart grapefruit. Give it five minutes. As the sharp alcohol evaporates, powdery orris root ste…

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Tabac Aromatique by Creation Lamis opens with a lively blend of crisp green apple, warm cinnamon, and sweet saffron balanced by a dash of fresh bergamot. As the initial burst settles, earthy patchouli and smooth, powdery orris root step forward to give the blend a velvety heart. The dry-down reveals dry pipe tobacco l…

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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, Harlem Nights or Tabac Aromatique?

Harlem Nights takes 2 of 2 categories. Harlem Nights is rated 3.90/5 from 235 votes; Tabac Aromatique is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Harlem Nights for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tabac Aromatique for a tobacco and iris character.

Do Harlem Nights and Tabac Aromatique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Orris Root and Patchouli.

Is Harlem Nights or Tabac Aromatique better for summer or winter?

Harlem Nights suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Harlem Nights and Tabac Aromatique?

Harlem Nights has top notes of Rum, Saffron, Nutmeg and Cloves, heart notes of Orris Root, Patchouli, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Musk and Vetiver. Tabac Aromatique has top notes of Saffron, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Green Apple, heart notes of Orris Root, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Tobacco, Vetiver, Amber and Vanilla.

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