Fragrance comparison

Le Tabac & Citrus vs Boston

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

1 wins

Le Tabac & Citrus

Atelier Segall & Barutti

3.899 votes

Rank #52,349 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Boston

Guy Bouchara

—0 votes

Rank #65,119 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Tabac & Citrus takes 1 of 2 categories.

Le Tabac & Citrus
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Boston
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.

Le Tabac & Citrus1/2

Boston0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Tabac & CitrusAtelier Segall & Barutti

BostonGuy Bouchara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 2%Want 78%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

fresh spicy77%

herbal69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

herbal61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

DatesMandarin OrangeBergamotTobacco BlossomLavenderGrapefruitHerbal Notes

Heart

GeraniumSageClovesGreen NardThymeArtemisiaCoriander

Base

TobaccoEgyptian balsamOakmossArgan Tree

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotBasilThymeMint

Heart2-4 hrs

ClovesPine needlesGreen AppleGeraniumSageJasmineLavender

Base6-8 hrs

Balsam FirSandalwoodCedarPatchouliMuskVetiverSuede

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Grapefruit and Geranium. Durations are only published for Boston, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter29

Day100

Night43

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex43

Women14

Not enough votes yet

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,349

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,119

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe Tabac & CitrusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Tabac & Citrus by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange, bergamot, and sour grapefruit, grounded by a subtle sweetness of dates. As the top notes settle, an aromatic heart of lavender, herbal sage, and geranium emerges, giving the composition a classic clean fougere quality. The dry…

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Boston by Guy Bouchara delivers a crisp, traditional aromatic fougere built around forest greenery, culinary herbs, and dry woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and crushed mint leaves, paired with savory culinary cuts of garden thyme and sweet basil. Within twenty minutes, the bri…

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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 lasts longer, Le Tabac & Citrus or Boston?

They last about the same: Le Tabac & Citrus 60/100, Boston 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Do Le Tabac & Citrus and Boston smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Grapefruit and Geranium.

Is Le Tabac & Citrus or Boston better for summer or winter?

Le Tabac & Citrus suits daytime wear; Boston suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Tabac & Citrus and Boston?

Le Tabac & Citrus has top notes of Dates, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tobacco Blossom, heart notes of Geranium, Sage, Cloves and Green Nard, a base of Tobacco, Egyptian balsam, Oakmoss and Argan Tree. Boston has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Basil and Thyme, heart notes of Cloves, Pine needles, Green Apple and Geranium, a base of Balsam Fir, Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli.