Fragrance comparison

Le Male Collector Edition 2024 vs Tabac Man

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 561 ratings analysed

Le Male Collector Edition 2024

Jean Paul Gaultier

3.5264 votes

Rank #37,964 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Tabac Man

Tabac

3.68497 votes

Rank #2,880 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Man takes 6 of 7 categories.

Le Male Collector Edition 2024
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Tabac Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Le Male Collector Edition 20241/7

Tabac Man6/7

Ratings & consensus: Tabac Man
Community sentiment: Tabac Man
Longevity: Tabac Man
Sillage & projection: Tabac Man
Value for money: Tabac Man
Versatility: Le Male Collector Edition 2024
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tabac Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Male Collector Edition 2024Jean Paul Gaultier

Tabac ManTabac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 47%Had 1%Want 52%

3.68/ 5 · 497 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerTabac ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

27%Hate

64 votes

25%Love

51%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

157 votes

Category winnerTabac ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTabac Man

SillageTabac Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value86

Category winnerTabac ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender88%

vanilla77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

powdery42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lavender

Heart

Mint

Base

Vanilla

Top

LavenderOrangeBergamotMint

Heart

CorianderVetiverCardamomGeranium

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer75

Fall90

Winter100

Day100

Night78

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter75

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLe Male Collector Edition 2024Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex13

Women23

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,880

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews129

Category winnerTabac ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Collector Edition 2024 brings a fresh design to the classic lavender and mint profile. This limited edition bottle houses the familiar aromatic juice, offering a reliable fougere experience. Perfect for cool winter nights, it wraps the wearer in a sweet vanilla base that lingers comfortably.

Reviews →

Tabac Man is a sharp, modern aromatic fougere that moves away from the powdery florals of the original classic. It opens with a cooling blast of mint and lavender, supported by a crisp citrus duo of orange and bergamot. This fragrance is designed for the man who wants a reliable, clean, and professional scent for dail…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Le Male Collector Edition 2024 or Tabac Man?

Tabac Man takes 6 of 7 categories. Le Male Collector Edition 2024 is rated 3.52/5 from 64 votes; Tabac Man is rated 3.68/5 from 497 votes. Choose Le Male Collector Edition 2024 for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Tabac Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Le Male Collector Edition 2024 or Tabac Man?

Tabac Man lasts longest (Tabac Man 66/100, Le Male Collector Edition 2024 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Male Collector Edition 2024 or Tabac Man?

Tabac Man projects furthest (Tabac Man 59/100, Le Male Collector Edition 2024 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Male Collector Edition 2024 and Tabac Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint and Vanilla.

Is Le Male Collector Edition 2024 or Tabac Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Le Male Collector Edition 2024 is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Male Collector Edition 2024 is the stronger pick. Le Male Collector Edition 2024 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Male Collector Edition 2024 and Tabac Man?

Le Male Collector Edition 2024 has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Mint, a base of Vanilla. Tabac Man has top notes of Lavender, Orange, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Coriander, Vetiver, Cardamom and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Vanilla and Patchouli.