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I.Patchouly vs TANIS TABAC

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

Updated 81 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

TANIS TABAC takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • I.Patchouly

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • TANIS TABAC

    Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

I.Patchouly3/7
TANIS TABAC4/7
Ratings & consensus
I.Patchouly
Community sentiment
I.Patchouly
Longevity
I.Patchouly
Sillage & projection
TANIS TABAC
Value for money
TANIS TABAC
Versatility
TANIS TABAC
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
TANIS TABAC

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
I.PatchoulyIO.KO 1954
TANIS TABACNilafar du Nil
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.10/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%
4.05/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 26%Had 3%Want 72%
Category winnerI.PatchoulyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
42%Love
42%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate

31 votes

57%Love
17%Like
12%Ok
2%Dislike
12%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerI.PatchoulyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityI.Patchouly

SillageTANIS TABAC

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value61
Category winnerTANIS TABACBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber92%
patchouli84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
aromatic61%
white floral100%
sweet92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
musky61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Mandarin OrangeCeleryCedarThyme
Heart
PatchouliIncenseEucalyptusSandalwood
Base
AmberTobacco LeafBenzoinLabdanumVanillaMusk
Top
Egyptian JasmineTobacco LeafCasablanca LilyBlack TeaNutmegThymePetitgrainGinger
Heart
IncenseAllspiceYlang-YlangMyrtleCardamomClovesWater LilyViolet
Base
Tobacco BlossomHoneyMuskSandalwoodSuedeOpoponaxLabdanumAmbergris
InformationalShared notesThyme, Incense, Sandalwood and Tobacco Leaf. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring69
Summer23
Fall92
Winter100
Day62
Night100
Spring100
Summer88
Fall100
Winter88
Day83
Night100
Category winnerTANIS TABACMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men25
Unisex75
Women0
Men31
Unisex57
Women11
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,122

PerfumerEnzo Galardi

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#12,585

PerfumerMichelle Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerTANIS TABACHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

I.Patchouly by IO.KO 1954 is an earthy, wood-forward fragrance that centers on raw patchouli, incense, and tobacco leaf. Launched in 2017, this unisex scent leans into herbal and medicinal qualities, making it a compelling choice for enthusiasts who enjoy bold, challenging compositions during autumn or winter months. …

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TANIS TABAC by Nilafar du Nil balances a sharp opening of ginger and Egyptian jasmine with a heart of incense and cloves. As it warms on the skin, it settles into a base of honey and tobacco blossom. This woody floral musk performs well in cooler weather, offering a regal, distinct presence suitable for office wear or…

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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, I.Patchouly or TANIS TABAC?

TANIS TABAC takes 4 of 7 categories. I.Patchouly is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; TANIS TABAC is rated 4.05/5 from 50 votes. Choose I.Patchouly for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose TANIS TABAC for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, I.Patchouly or TANIS TABAC?

I.Patchouly lasts longest (I.Patchouly 82/100, TANIS TABAC 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, I.Patchouly or TANIS TABAC?

Projection is very close: TANIS TABAC 69/100, I.Patchouly 67/100 for sillage.

Do I.Patchouly and TANIS TABAC smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Thyme, Incense, Sandalwood and Tobacco Leaf.

Is I.Patchouly or TANIS TABAC better for summer or winter?

For summer, TANIS TABAC is the stronger pick. For winter, I.Patchouly is the stronger pick. I.Patchouly suits evening wear; TANIS TABAC suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I.Patchouly and TANIS TABAC?

I.Patchouly has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Celery, Cedar and Thyme, heart notes of Patchouli, Incense, Eucalyptus and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Tobacco Leaf, Benzoin and Labdanum. TANIS TABAC has top notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Tobacco Leaf, Casablanca Lily and Black Tea, heart notes of Incense, Allspice, Ylang-Ylang and Myrtle, a base of Tobacco Blossom, Honey, Musk and Sandalwood.

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