Fragrance comparison

Le Barbier de Tanger vs Velmos

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 301 ratings analysed

Le Barbier de Tanger

MDCI Parfums

3.92297 votes

Rank #3,027 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Velmos

Reeh Al Madinah

5.004 votes

Rank #27,011 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Le Barbier de Tanger
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Velmos
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Le Barbier de Tanger2/4

Velmos2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Velmos
Sillage & projection: Le Barbier de Tanger
Value for money: Velmos
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Barbier de Tanger

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Barbier de TangerMDCI Parfums

VelmosReeh Al Madinah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

36%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

196 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityVelmos

SillageLe Barbier de Tanger

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value81

Category winnerVelmosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

earthy61%

lavender100%

fresh spicy86%

fresh72%

citrus58%

aromatic44%

herbal30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotBasilLemonTangerineCaloneCardamom

Heart

PetitgrainLavenderPineappleGalbanumApple

Base

OakmossVetiverWoody NotesPatchouliAmber

Top

CitrusTangerineBergamot

Heart

LavenderGinger

Base

PatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tangerine, Lavender and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,027

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews75

Overall rank#27,011

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerLe Barbier de TangerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Barbier de Tanger is a crisp, green aromatic fougere with a clean barbershop feel and a sharper modern edge. Reviewers often describe shaving cream, citrus, herbs, galbanum, oakmoss and vetiver, with some finding a subtle apple or pineapple lift in the heart. It suits wearers who want something polished, masculine …

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Velmos is a bright, easygoing aromatic fougere with a citrus first impression, soft lavender through the middle, and a mossy patchouli base that gives it more depth than a basic fresh scent. It wears clean, smooth, and lightly spicy, making it a strong fit for daily use, especially if you like modern blue-style fragra…

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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, Le Barbier de Tanger or Velmos?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Le Barbier de Tanger is rated 3.92/5 from 297 votes; Velmos is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Le Barbier de Tanger for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Velmos for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Barbier de Tanger or Velmos?

Velmos lasts longest (Velmos 85/100, Le Barbier de Tanger 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Barbier de Tanger or Velmos?

Le Barbier de Tanger projects furthest (Le Barbier de Tanger 68/100, Velmos 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Barbier de Tanger and Velmos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tangerine, Lavender and Oakmoss.

Is Le Barbier de Tanger or Velmos better for summer or winter?

Velmos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Barbier de Tanger and Velmos?

Le Barbier de Tanger has top notes of Bergamot, Basil, Lemon and Tangerine, heart notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Pineapple and Galbanum, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Woody Notes and Patchouli. Velmos has top notes of Citrus, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Ginger, a base of Patchouli and Oakmoss.