MCM Gold vs TANIS TABAC
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
MCM GoldChoose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
TANIS TABACChoose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
MCM Gold3/7
TANIS TABAC3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- MCM Gold
- Community sentiment
- MCM Gold
- Longevity
- TANIS TABAC
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- MCM Gold
- Versatility
- TANIS TABAC
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- TANIS TABAC
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MCM GoldMCM - Mode Creation MunichTANIS TABACNilafar du NilWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 45%Had 16%Want 38%
4.05/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 26%Had 3%Want 72%
Category winnerMCM GoldRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
59%Like
7%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
57%Love
17%Like
12%Ok
2%Dislike
12%Hate
42 votes
Category winnerMCM GoldMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTANIS TABAC
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMCM GoldBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
woody92%
white floral84%
yellow floral77%
honey69%
fruity61%
white floral100%
sweet92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
musky61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both sweet, white floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PassionfruitMelonTangerineCassisWatermelon
Heart
TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineMimosaClovesCinnamonRoseViolet
Base
HoneyLabdanumCedarMyrrhVetiverTonka BeanVanillaSandalwood
Top
Egyptian JasmineTobacco LeafCasablanca LilyBlack TeaNutmegThymePetitgrainGinger
Heart
IncenseAllspiceYlang-YlangMyrtleCardamomClovesWater LilyViolet
Base
Tobacco BlossomHoneyMuskSandalwoodSuedeOpoponaxLabdanumAmbergris
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Jasmine, Cloves and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer22
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night56
Spring100
Summer88
Fall100
Winter88
Day83
Night100
Category winnerTANIS TABACMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,339
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#12,517
PerfumerMichelle Moellhausen
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerTANIS TABACHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMCM Gold is a warm, fruity white floral with honeyed softness, melon freshness, mimosa, and a prominent tuberose heart. Reviewers often compare it to Givenchy Amarige, but describe MCM Gold as lighter, softer, and more watery in feel. It suits shoppers who enjoy feminine 1990s florals with sweetness and presence. Samp…
Reviews →TANIS TABAC by Nilafar du Nil balances a sharp opening of ginger and Egyptian jasmine with a heart of incense and cloves. As it warms on the skin, it settles into a base of honey and tobacco blossom. This woody floral musk performs well in cooler weather, offering a regal, distinct presence suitable for office wear or…
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, MCM Gold or TANIS TABAC?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. MCM Gold is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes; TANIS TABAC is rated 4.05/5 from 50 votes. Choose MCM Gold for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose TANIS TABAC for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, MCM Gold or TANIS TABAC?
TANIS TABAC lasts longest (TANIS TABAC 74/100, MCM Gold 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, MCM Gold or TANIS TABAC?
Projection is very close: MCM Gold 69/100, TANIS TABAC 69/100 for sillage.
Do MCM Gold and TANIS TABAC smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Cloves and Violet.
Is MCM Gold or TANIS TABAC better for summer or winter?
For summer, TANIS TABAC is the stronger pick. For winter, TANIS TABAC is the stronger pick. MCM Gold suits daytime wear; TANIS TABAC suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in MCM Gold and TANIS TABAC?
MCM Gold has top notes of Passionfruit, Melon, Tangerine and Cassis, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Honey, Labdanum, Cedar and Myrrh. TANIS TABAC has top notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Tobacco Leaf, Casablanca Lily and Black Tea, heart notes of Incense, Allspice, Ylang-Ylang and Myrtle, a base of Tobacco Blossom, Honey, Musk and Sandalwood.
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