Fragrance comparison

Mandala of Desires vs Tabac Exquis (2021)

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 413 ratings analysed

Mandala of Desires

Nimere Parfums

3.7229 votes

Rank #21,436 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Tabac Exquis (2021)

Caron

4.46384 votes

Rank #2,507 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Exquis (2021) 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 Exquis (2021)
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mandala of Desires1/7

Tabac Exquis (2021)6/7

Ratings & consensus: Tabac Exquis (2021)
Community sentiment: Tabac Exquis (2021)
Longevity: Tabac Exquis (2021)
Sillage & projection: Mandala of Desires
Value for money: Tabac Exquis (2021)
Versatility: Tabac Exquis (2021)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tabac Exquis (2021)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mandala of DesiresNimere Parfums

Tabac Exquis (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 9%Had 16%Want 75%

4.46/ 5 · 384 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerTabac Exquis (2021)Rating 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

60%Love

30%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

384 votes

Category winnerTabac Exquis (2021)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTabac Exquis (2021)

SillageMandala of Desires

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value41

Category winnerTabac Exquis (2021)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cacao92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

chocolate69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

amber91%

sweet83%

cacao74%

tobacco65%

vanilla56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy, cacao and sweet

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

Cinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

TobaccoDark ChocolateIrisMyrrhLabdanumJasmine

Base6-9 hrs

Cacao PodTonka BeanBenzoinAmbroxanOlibanum

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Iris, Cacao Pod and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Tabac Exquis (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night80

Spring31

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerTabac Exquis (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men19

Unisex59

Women22

Date 41%Casual 26%Party 17%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,436

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#2,507

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews64

Category winnerTabac Exquis (2021)Higher 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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Tabac Exquis (2021) by Caron strips away the harsh smoke often found in traditional tobacco scents, replacing it with a rich, melted dark chocolate and powdery iris core. You smell raw cinnamon bark immediately upon spraying. Within ten minutes, warm cacao pod and balsamic myrrh soften the edges, turning the aroma int…

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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 Exquis (2021)?

Tabac Exquis (2021) takes 6 of 7 categories. Mandala of Desires is rated 3.72/5 from 29 votes; Tabac Exquis (2021) is rated 4.46/5 from 384 votes. Choose Mandala of Desires for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tabac Exquis (2021) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandala of Desires or Tabac Exquis (2021)?

Tabac Exquis (2021) lasts longest (Tabac Exquis (2021) 70/100, Mandala of Desires 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandala of Desires or Tabac Exquis (2021)?

Mandala of Desires projects furthest (Mandala of Desires 60/100, Tabac Exquis (2021) 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandala of Desires and Tabac Exquis (2021) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, cacao and sweet accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Iris, Cacao Pod and Tonka Bean.

Is Mandala of Desires or Tabac Exquis (2021) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tabac Exquis (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac Exquis (2021) is the stronger pick. Mandala of Desires suits daytime wear; Tabac Exquis (2021) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandala of Desires and Tabac Exquis (2021)?

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 Exquis (2021) has top notes of Cinnamon, heart notes of Tobacco, Dark Chocolate, Iris and Myrrh, a base of Cacao Pod, Tonka Bean, Benzoin and Ambroxan.