Fragrance comparison

J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy vs Jasmin Tabac

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy

Jinx Smells

3.6411 votes

Rank #55,662 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Jasmin Tabac

Evocative Perfumes

3.9520 votes

Rank #40,679 WoodyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jasmin Tabac takes 5 of 5 categories.

J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Jasmin Tabac
Choose it for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy0/5

Jasmin Tabac5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

J-Musk V5 Zabad BoyJinx Smells

Jasmin TabacEvocative Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.95/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 67%

Category winnerJasmin TabacRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

9%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

27%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

45%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityJasmin Tabac

SillageJasmin Tabac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value100

Category winnerJasmin TabacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky92%

animalic84%

rose77%

woody69%

amber61%

woody100%

tobacco92%

white floral84%

amber77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleCitrusesPalisander Rosewood

Heart

White RoseRoseBlue LotusCarnationTuberoseOrrisJasmine SambacPalo Santo

Base

HyraxCambodian OudNatural MuskAmbergrisCastoreumLabdanumCivetOud

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart3-5 hrs

TobaccoJasmine SambacRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Jasmin Tabac, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day72

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 36%Casual 29%Work 24%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,662

PerfumerArthur Clay Emrick

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,679

PerfumerMark Evans

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerJasmin TabacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jinx Smells J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy opens with a surprising burst of juicy pineapple, sharp citruses, and smooth palisander rosewood that immediately cuts through the air. As the top notes settle, a rich floral heart takes over, layering white rose, powdery orris root, creamy tuberose, and smoky palo santo. The base revea…

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Evocative Perfumes Jasmin Tabac immediately hits the nose with a brisk splash of tart citrus before plunging into dense golden tobacco leaf. The opening carries a brisk solvent lift that softens within five minutes into sweet jasmine sambac and dusty dried rose. As the core warms against your skin, damp tobacco notes …

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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, J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy or Jasmin Tabac?

Jasmin Tabac takes 5 of 5 categories. J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; Jasmin Tabac is rated 3.95/5 from 20 votes. Choose J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy for a floral and musky character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Jasmin Tabac for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy or Jasmin Tabac?

Jasmin Tabac lasts longest (Jasmin Tabac 80/100, J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy or Jasmin Tabac?

Jasmin Tabac projects furthest (Jasmin Tabac 63/100, J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy and Jasmin Tabac smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Citruses, Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Ambergris.

Is J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy or Jasmin Tabac better for summer or winter?

J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy suits evening wear; Jasmin Tabac suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy and Jasmin Tabac?

J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy has top notes of Pineapple, Citruses and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of White Rose, Rose, Blue Lotus and Carnation, a base of Hyrax, Cambodian Oud, Natural Musk and Ambergris. Jasmin Tabac has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Tobacco, Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Sandalwood and Ambergris.