Fragrance comparison

L vs Tabac Rose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Cristiana Bellodi · 2016

4.205 votes

Rank #58,625 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Tabac Rose

Requin

2.333 votes

Rank #73,049 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Rose takes 3 of 4 categories.

L
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tabac Rose
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

L1/4

Tabac Rose3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LCristiana Bellodi

Tabac RoseRequin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 23%Had 8%Want 69%

2.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 17%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate33

Category winners

LongevityTabac Rose

SillageTabac Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTabac RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

musky84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

white floral92%

amber84%

earthy77%

rose69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Damask RosePink PepperGeraniumJasmine

Heart

SandalwoodVetiverCedarAgarwood (Oud)

Base

White MuskVanillaAmbergris

Top

Tobacco BlossomDamask RoseMoroccan Rose

Heart

Pink PepperChocolateAgarwood (Oud)Vanilla

Base

AmberVetiverPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Pink Pepper, Vetiver and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,625

PerfumerNicola Bianchi

Launched2016

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,049

PerfumerSérgio Eduardo Reis

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L by Cristiana Bellodi starts with a crisp wash of fresh Damask rose petals brightened by tangy pink pepper, green geranium, and a touch of sweet jasmine. Rather than feeling thick or powdery, the floral opening stays dewy and airy before gently shifting into a dry wood blend. Earthy vetiver, cedarwood, and creamy Aus…

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Requin Tabac Rose hits skin with a blast of dark Damask rose, Moroccan rose, and green tobacco blossom. As the top notes settle, a bittersweet heart of dark chocolate, agarwood oud, and pink pepper emerges. The base locks down into heavy amber, earthy patchouli, vetiver, and dry cedar. Built by perfumer Sérgio Eduardo…

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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, L or Tabac Rose?

Tabac Rose takes 3 of 4 categories. L is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Tabac Rose is rated 2.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose L for a rose and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tabac Rose for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L or Tabac Rose?

Tabac Rose lasts longest (Tabac Rose 75/100, L 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L or Tabac Rose?

Tabac Rose projects furthest (Tabac Rose 63/100, L 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L and Tabac Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and rose accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Pink Pepper, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is L or Tabac Rose better for summer or winter?

L suits daytime wear; Tabac Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L and Tabac Rose?

L has top notes of Damask Rose, Pink Pepper, Geranium and Jasmine, heart notes of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud), a base of White Musk, Vanilla and Ambergris. Tabac Rose has top notes of Tobacco Blossom, Damask Rose and Moroccan Rose, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Chocolate, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Patchouli and Cedar.