Fragrance comparison

M V2Q vs Tabac Rose

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 2,071 ratings analysed

M V2Q

Puredistance

3.89178 votes

Rank #7,310 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Tabac Rose

BDK Parfums

3.921,893 votes

Rank #673 SweetRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Rose takes 4 of 7 categories.

M V2Q
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Tabac Rose
Choose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

M V2Q3/7

Tabac Rose4/7

Ratings & consensus: Tabac Rose
Community sentiment: Tabac Rose
Longevity: M V2Q
Sillage & projection: M V2Q
Value for money: Tabac Rose
Versatility: M V2Q
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tabac Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M V2QPuredistance

Tabac RoseBDK Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%

3.92/ 5 · 1,893 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerTabac RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

16%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

178 votes

47%Love

27%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

1,448 votes

Category winnerTabac RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityM V2Q

SillageM V2Q

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTabac RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral86%

earthy72%

warm spicy58%

amber44%

sweet30%

sweet100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

tobacco77%

fruity69%

chocolate61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomPink PepperLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaPine tarCinnamonJasmine Sambac

Base8-12+ hrs

Texas CedarTonka BeanIndonesian Patchouli LeafSpanish LabdanumMadagascar Vanilla

Top

PlumPink PepperItalian Lemon

Heart

Turkish RoseChocolateCinnamon

Base

TobaccoIndonesian Patchouli LeafSpanish Labdanum

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Cinnamon, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Spanish Labdanum. Durations are only published for M V2Q, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer27

Fall0

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerM V2QMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex21

Women6

Date 41%Work 24%Party 20%Casual 16%

Men12

Unisex51

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,310

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#673

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet

Launched—

Reviews362

Category winnerTabac RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puredistance M V2Q hits the skin with immediate authority. A bright flare of crisp lavender and peppery orange blossom cuts through the air first. Do not expect a polite barbershop opening. Within ten minutes, intense pine tar and smoky cypriol oil surge forward, creating a dark, rugged leather character that feels ra…

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Tabac Rose opens with a sharp burst of sweet plum, pink pepper, and tart Italian lemon that feels almost syrupy before settling into its dark heart. As the top notes quiet down, a plush Turkish rose emerges, dusted heavily with cinnamon and dark cocoa. The base anchors the fruit and floral elements with dry tobacco le…

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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, M V2Q or Tabac Rose?

Tabac Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. M V2Q is rated 3.89/5 from 178 votes; Tabac Rose is rated 3.92/5 from 1,893 votes. Choose M V2Q for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tabac Rose for a sweet and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, M V2Q or Tabac Rose?

M V2Q lasts longest (M V2Q 85/100, Tabac Rose 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M V2Q or Tabac Rose?

M V2Q projects furthest (M V2Q 74/100, Tabac Rose 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M V2Q and Tabac Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cinnamon, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Spanish Labdanum.

Is M V2Q or Tabac Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, M V2Q is the stronger pick. For winter, M V2Q is the stronger pick. M V2Q suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M V2Q and Tabac Rose?

M V2Q has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Pine tar, Cinnamon and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Texas Cedar, Tonka Bean, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Spanish Labdanum. Tabac Rose has top notes of Plum, Pink Pepper and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Chocolate and Cinnamon, a base of Tobacco, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Spanish Labdanum.