Fragrance comparison

Marasma vs Tabac Wild Beat

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 173 ratings analysed

3 wins

Marasma

Bois 1920

3.64123 votes

Rank #15,878 CitrusSalty

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Tabac Wild Beat

Tabac

3.3450 votes

Rank #15,148 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marasma takes 3 of 5 categories.

Marasma
Choose it for a citrus and salty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tabac Wild Beat
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Marasma3/5

Tabac Wild Beat2/5

Ratings & consensus: Marasma
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marasma
Sillage & projection: Marasma
Value for money: Tabac Wild Beat
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tabac Wild Beat

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarasmaBois 1920

Tabac Wild BeatTabac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 123 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

3.34/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 48%Had 7%Want 45%

Category winnerMarasmaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

28%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

98 votes

21%Love

32%Like

26%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityMarasma

SillageMarasma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value74

Category winnerTabac Wild BeatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

salty92%

woody84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic91%

lavender83%

sweet74%

vanilla65%

amber56%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Finger LimePineappleBergamotCardamom

Heart

SaltArtemisiaLilyBlack Pepper

Base

Guaiac WoodCedarwoodAmberPatchouli

Top

CardamomPink PepperPineapple

Heart

LavenderOrange BlossomClove

Base

TonkaGuaiac WoodCedarwood

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Cardamom, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall24

Winter8

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer93

Fall64

Winter36

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex53

Women13

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,878

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#15,148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerTabac Wild BeatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marasma opens with bright citrus and juicy pineapple, then quickly picks up a salty, woody texture that gives it a coastal feel without going fully aquatic. The dry-down is smoother and warmer, with amber, cedar and patchouli adding weight. It suits shoppers who enjoy fresh fragrances with more body than a simple summ…

Reviews →

Tabac Wild Beat by Tabac is a fragrance for men. Tabac Wild Beat was launched in 2023. Top notes are Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Pineapple; middle notes are Lavender, Orange Blossom and Clove; base notes are Tonka, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood.

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Marasma or Tabac Wild Beat?

Marasma takes 3 of 5 categories. Marasma is rated 3.64/5 from 123 votes; Tabac Wild Beat is rated 3.34/5 from 50 votes. Choose Marasma for a citrus and salty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tabac Wild Beat for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Marasma or Tabac Wild Beat?

Marasma lasts longest (Marasma 77/100, Tabac Wild Beat 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marasma or Tabac Wild Beat?

Marasma projects furthest (Marasma 70/100, Tabac Wild Beat 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marasma and Tabac Wild Beat smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Cardamom, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood.

Is Marasma or Tabac Wild Beat better for summer or winter?

Marasma suits daytime wear; Tabac Wild Beat suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marasma and Tabac Wild Beat?

Marasma has top notes of Finger Lime, Pineapple, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Salt, Artemisia, Lily and Black Pepper, a base of Guaiac Wood, Cedarwood, Amber and Patchouli. Tabac Wild Beat has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Pineapple, heart notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom and Clove, a base of Tonka, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood.