Fragrance comparison

Hasu-no-Hana vs Tabac Blond

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 1,170 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hasu-no-Hana

Grossmith

4.55326 votes

Rank #2,101 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Tabac Blond

Caron

4.29844 votes

Rank #1,380 FloralLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hasu-no-Hana takes 4 of 8 categories.

Hasu-no-Hana
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tabac Blond
Choose it for a floral and leather character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Hasu-no-Hana4/8

Tabac Blond3/8

Ratings & consensus: Hasu-no-Hana
Community sentiment: Hasu-no-Hana
Longevity: Hasu-no-Hana
Sillage & projection: Hasu-no-Hana
Value for money: Tabac Blond
Versatility: Tabac Blond
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Tabac Blond

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hasu-no-HanaGrossmith

Tabac BlondCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 326 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

4.29/ 5 · 844 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerHasu-no-HanaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

24%Like

3%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

326 votes

52%Love

36%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

844 votes

Category winnerHasu-no-HanaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityHasu-no-Hana

SillageHasu-no-Hana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value38

Category winnerTabac BlondBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

aromatic69%

yellow floral61%

floral100%

leather92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top45 to 60 minutes

BergamotBitter Orange

Heart3 to 5 hours

oak mossYlang-YlangIrisJasmineTincture of RoseLotus

Base6 to 10 hours

PatchouliVetyverTonka BeanSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

CarnationLeatherLime (Linden) Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisYlang-YlangVetyver

Base6-9 hrs

VanilleMuskPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer15

Fall100

Winter67

Day91

Night100

Spring33

Summer23

Fall100

Winter76

Day67

Night100

Category winnerTabac BlondMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex73

Women20

Men4

Unisex46

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,101

PerfumerRichard Melchio

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#1,380

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews93

Category winnerTabac BlondHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hasu-no-Hana by Grossmith is a classical chypre floral built on a rich, antique structure. The opening delivers a bright burst of bitter orange and crisp bergamot, bringing an immediate citrus clarity that quickly introduces the complex floral heart. Lotus, ylang-ylang, iris, and tincture of rose combine with jasmine …

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Caron Tabac Blond is an iconic dry leather perfume that blends vintage Parisian swagger with refined floral warmth. Created in 1919, it famously captures the atmosphere of rolled tobacco and cured leather without containing an actual tobacco leaf note. The scent opens with a sharp burst of spicy carnation and leathery…

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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, Hasu-no-Hana or Tabac Blond?

Hasu-no-Hana takes 4 of 8 categories. Hasu-no-Hana is rated 4.55/5 from 326 votes; Tabac Blond is rated 4.29/5 from 844 votes. Choose Hasu-no-Hana for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tabac Blond for a floral and leather character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hasu-no-Hana or Tabac Blond?

Hasu-no-Hana lasts longest (Hasu-no-Hana 79/100, Tabac Blond 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hasu-no-Hana or Tabac Blond?

Hasu-no-Hana projects furthest (Hasu-no-Hana 69/100, Tabac Blond 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hasu-no-Hana and Tabac Blond smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Patchouli and Vetyver.

Is Hasu-no-Hana or Tabac Blond better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tabac Blond is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac Blond is the stronger pick. Hasu-no-Hana suits evening wear; Tabac Blond suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hasu-no-Hana and Tabac Blond?

Hasu-no-Hana has top notes of Bergamot and Bitter Orange, heart notes of oak moss, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vetyver, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Tabac Blond has top notes of Carnation, Leather and Lime (Linden) Blossom, heart notes of Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Vetyver, a base of Vanille, Musk, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.