Fragrance comparison

Monsieur vs Tabac

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,063 ratings analysed

5 wins

Monsieur

Carven

4.57131 votes

Rank #4,918 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Tabac

4.05932 votes

Rank #1,375 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monsieur takes 5 of 7 categories.

Monsieur
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tabac
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Monsieur5/7

Tabac2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MonsieurCarven

TabacTabac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 932 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerMonsieurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

27%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

131 votes

38%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

932 votes

Category winnerMonsieurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMonsieur

SillageMonsieur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value87

Category winnerTabacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

citrus77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesNeroliArtemisiaBergamotLemon

Heart

SandalwoodJasminePatchouliCinnamonCarnationRoseVetiverOrris Root

Base

CoconutCivetOakmossMyrrhLeatherLabdanumVanilla

Top

AldehydesLavenderNeroliLemonBergamot

Heart

CarnationSandalwoodPine Tree NeedlesRoseJasmineOrris Root

Base

TobaccoMuskOakmossAmberTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot and Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer34

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night79

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMonsieurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex11

Women5

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,918

PerfumerRaymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#1,375

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews151

Category winnerTabacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Monsieur Carven by Carven opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, bitter artemisia, and crisp lemon that immediately establishes its vintage 1978 pedigree. As the initial brightness settles, a complex floral heart emerges on skin, combining spicy carnation, dry rose, and earthy patchouli. Cinnamon and sandalwood add a …

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Tabac remains a staple for men who appreciate a traditional barbershop profile. It opens with sharp aldehydes and lavender that settle into a clean, soapy heart of carnation and pine tree needles. The dry down introduces a light tobacco note mixed with oakmoss and vanilla. This is a reliable daily choice for someone w…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Monsieur or Tabac?

Monsieur takes 5 of 7 categories. Monsieur is rated 4.57/5 from 131 votes; Tabac is rated 4.05/5 from 932 votes. Choose Monsieur for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tabac for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Monsieur or Tabac?

Monsieur lasts longest (Monsieur 82/100, Tabac 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monsieur or Tabac?

Monsieur projects furthest (Monsieur 71/100, Tabac 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Monsieur and Tabac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot and Lemon.

Is Monsieur or Tabac better for summer or winter?

For summer, Monsieur is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac is the stronger pick. Monsieur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monsieur and Tabac?

Monsieur has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Jasmine, Patchouli and Cinnamon, a base of Coconut, Civet, Oakmoss and Myrrh. Tabac has top notes of Aldehydes, Lavender, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Sandalwood, Pine Tree Needles and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Musk, Oakmoss and Amber.