Jeune et Frivole vs Tabac Sahara
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Jeune et Frivole takes 3 of 5 categories.
Jeune et FrivoleChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tabac SaharaChoose it for a sweet and tobacco character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Jeune et Frivole3/5
Tabac Sahara2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Jeune et Frivole
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Jeune et Frivole
- Sillage & projection
- Jeune et Frivole
- Value for money
- Tabac Sahara
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tabac Sahara
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Jeune et FrivolePaul EmilienTabac SaharaGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.60/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 25%Had 18%Want 56%
3.21/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%
Category winnerJeune et FrivoleRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
20%Like
12%Ok
32%Dislike
0%Hate
25 votes
33%Love
13%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
29%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJeune et Frivole
SillageJeune et Frivole
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTabac SaharaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
amber84%
caramel77%
rose69%
floral61%
sweet100%
tobacco86%
fruity72%
amber58%
animalic44%
rose30%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantRaspberryRed Berries
Heart
RoseAmberVioletJasmineLilac
Base
CaramelBenzoinVanillaSandalwood
Top30 to 45 minutes
RaspberryCitrus
Heart3 to 4 hours
TobaccoRed BerriesRose Oil
Base5 to 8 hours
AmbergrisAmberVanillaWoodsy Notes
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Red Berries, Amber and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Tabac Sahara, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer25
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Spring7
Summer36
Fall71
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#58,781
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#21,016
PerfumerDelphine Jelk
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerTabac SaharaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJeune et Frivole opens with a sharp burst of tart black currant, ripe raspberry, and bright red berries. As the top notes settle, a powdery heart of violet, dusty lilac, and plush rose emerges, adding a cool floral texture against the initial fruitiness. The base warms quickly, anchoring the florals in sticky caramel,…
Reviews →Tabac Sahara by Guerlain pairs rich, earthy tobacco with a bright burst of raspberry and sparkling citrus. Created by perfumer Delphine Jelk for the Absolus Allegoria line, this oriental woody scent contrasts warm pipe-like smoke against tart red berries and dewy rose oil. In the dry-down, golden amber, creamy vanilla…
Reviews →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, Jeune et Frivole or Tabac Sahara?
Jeune et Frivole takes 3 of 5 categories. Jeune et Frivole is rated 3.60/5 from 25 votes; Tabac Sahara is rated 3.21/5 from 24 votes. Choose Jeune et Frivole for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tabac Sahara for a sweet and tobacco character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Jeune et Frivole or Tabac Sahara?
They last about the same: Jeune et Frivole 67/100, Tabac Sahara 66/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Jeune et Frivole or Tabac Sahara?
Jeune et Frivole projects furthest (Jeune et Frivole 72/100, Tabac Sahara 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Jeune et Frivole and Tabac Sahara smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Red Berries, Amber and Vanilla.
Is Jeune et Frivole or Tabac Sahara better for summer or winter?
Jeune et Frivole suits daytime wear; Tabac Sahara suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Jeune et Frivole and Tabac Sahara?
Jeune et Frivole has top notes of Black Currant, Raspberry and Red Berries, heart notes of Rose, Amber, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Benzoin, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Tabac Sahara has top notes of Raspberry and Citrus, heart notes of Tobacco, Red Berries and Rose Oil, a base of Ambergris, Amber, Vanilla and Woodsy Notes.
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