L'Air du Temps vs Tabac
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tabac takes 5 of 7 categories.
L'Air du TempsChoose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
TabacChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
L'Air du Temps2/7
Tabac5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Tabac
- Community sentiment
- Tabac
- Longevity
- L'Air du Temps
- Sillage & projection
- L'Air du Temps
- Value for money
- Tabac
- Versatility
- Tabac
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tabac
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Air du TempsNina RicciTabacTabacWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
4.05/ 5 · 932 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
Category winnerTabacRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
41%Like
4%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate
6,548 votes
38%Love
45%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
932 votes
Category winnerTabacMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Air du Temps
SillageL'Air du Temps
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTabacBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
floral92%
woody84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
aldehydic84%
citrus77%
floral69%
powdery61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, floral and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CarnationAldehydesRoseNeroliBrazilian RosewoodPeachBergamot
Heart
ClovesGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid
Base
SpicesIrisOakmossMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVetiver
Top
AldehydesLavenderNeroliLemonBergamot
Heart
CarnationSandalwoodPine Tree NeedlesRoseJasmineOrris Root
Base
TobaccoMuskOakmossAmberTonka BeanVanilla
InformationalShared notesCarnation, Aldehydes, Rose and Neroli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter42
Day–
Night–
Spring97
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerTabacMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,089
PerfumerFrancis Fabron
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#1,376
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews151
Category winnerTabacHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci centers on a sharp, spicy carnation surrounded by crisp aldehydes and green gardenia. Bergamot brightens the initial spray, while clove, iris, and sandalwood create a clean, powdery finish. It wears light on spring mornings, offering a dry soapy feel that suits formal daytime wear and clea…
Reviews →Tabac remains a staple for men who appreciate a traditional barbershop profile. It opens with sharp aldehydes and lavender that settle into a clean, soapy heart of carnation and pine tree needles. The dry down introduces a light tobacco note mixed with oakmoss and vanilla. This is a reliable daily choice for someone w…
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, L'Air du Temps or Tabac?
Tabac takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes; Tabac is rated 4.05/5 from 932 votes. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Tabac for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, L'Air du Temps or Tabac?
L'Air du Temps lasts longest (L'Air du Temps 66/100, Tabac 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Air du Temps or Tabac?
L'Air du Temps projects furthest (L'Air du Temps 59/100, Tabac 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Air du Temps and Tabac smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Carnation, Aldehydes, Rose and Neroli.
Is L'Air du Temps or Tabac better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'Air du Temps is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Air du Temps and Tabac?
L'Air du Temps has top notes of Carnation, Aldehydes, Rose and Neroli, heart notes of Cloves, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Spices, Iris, Oakmoss and Musk. Tabac has top notes of Aldehydes, Lavender, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Sandalwood, Pine Tree Needles and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Musk, Oakmoss and Amber.
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