Fragrance comparison

Mandala of Desires vs Tabac Blanc

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 154 ratings analysed

Mandala of Desires

Nimere Parfums

3.7229 votes

Rank #21,436 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Tabac Blanc

Caron

4.10125 votes

Rank #12,073 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Blanc takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mandala of Desires
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tabac Blanc
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mandala of Desires1/7

Tabac Blanc6/7

Ratings & consensus: Tabac Blanc
Community sentiment: Tabac Blanc
Longevity: Tabac Blanc
Sillage & projection: Mandala of Desires
Value for money: Tabac Blanc
Versatility: Tabac Blanc
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tabac Blanc

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mandala of DesiresNimere Parfums

Tabac BlancCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 9%Had 16%Want 75%

4.10/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerTabac BlancRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

41%Love

37%Like

17%Ok

2%Dislike

3%Hate

125 votes

Category winnerTabac BlancMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTabac Blanc

SillageMandala of Desires

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value46

Category winnerTabac BlancBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cacao92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

chocolate69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

cacao92%

iris84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, cacao and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ChocolateCinnamonBergamot

Heart

IrisVioletYlang-Ylang

Base

Cacao PodCastoreumWhite MuskVanillaTonka BeanPeru BalsamBenzoinTolu Balsam

Top15-30 mins

MateWhite TeaBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Cacao PodVanillaCinnamon

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Bergamot, Iris and Cacao Pod. Durations are only published for Tabac Blanc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night80

Spring62

Summer33

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night65

Category winnerTabac BlancMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men11

Unisex49

Women39

Work 34%Casual 31%Date 25%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,436

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#12,073

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerTabac BlancHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandala of Desires by Nimere Parfums creates a rich, textured experience centered on dark chocolate and warm cinnamon. This unisex composition settles into a complex base of balsams and resins, making it a distinct choice for colder weather. It projects a moody, sophisticated character that suits individuals who prefe…

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Do not expect a dark cigar. Caron Tabac Blanc takes a completely different path by recreating the pale, leafy soul of tobacco through fresh botanical contrasts. A crisp splash of bergamot and dry South American mate greets the nose first, accompanied by the gentle steam of brewed white tea. Within twenty minutes, the …

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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, Mandala of Desires or Tabac Blanc?

Tabac Blanc takes 6 of 7 categories. Mandala of Desires is rated 3.72/5 from 29 votes; Tabac Blanc is rated 4.10/5 from 125 votes. Choose Mandala of Desires for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tabac Blanc for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandala of Desires or Tabac Blanc?

Tabac Blanc lasts longest (Tabac Blanc 68/100, Mandala of Desires 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandala of Desires or Tabac Blanc?

Mandala of Desires projects furthest (Mandala of Desires 60/100, Tabac Blanc 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandala of Desires and Tabac Blanc smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, cacao and powdery accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Bergamot, Iris and Cacao Pod.

Is Mandala of Desires or Tabac Blanc better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tabac Blanc is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac Blanc is the stronger pick. Mandala of Desires suits daytime wear; Tabac Blanc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandala of Desires and Tabac Blanc?

Mandala of Desires has top notes of Chocolate, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Violet and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Cacao Pod, Castoreum, White Musk and Vanilla. Tabac Blanc has top notes of Mate, White Tea and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Jasmine, a base of Cacao Pod, Vanilla and Cinnamon.