Fragrance comparison

Monsieur Le Prince Elegant vs Tabac Man

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 562 ratings analysed

Monsieur Le Prince Elegant

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

4.2265 votes

Rank #15,652 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Tabac Man

Tabac

3.68497 votes

Rank #3,060 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Monsieur Le Prince Elegant
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tabac Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Monsieur Le Prince Elegant3/7

Tabac Man4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Monsieur Le Prince ElegantPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Tabac ManTabac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 53%Had 11%Want 36%

3.68/ 5 · 497 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerMonsieur Le Prince ElegantRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

45%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

25%Love

51%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

157 votes

Category winnerMonsieur Le Prince ElegantMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTabac Man

SillageTabac Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value86

Category winnerTabac ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

citrus69%

ozonic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotMint

Heart1 to 2 hours

Violet LeafGeranium

Base2 to 4 hours

VetiverSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

LavenderOrangeBergamotMint

Heart

CorianderVetiverCardamomGeranium

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Geranium and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Monsieur Le Prince Elegant, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer98

Fall53

Winter13

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter75

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMonsieur Le Prince ElegantMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex12

Women9

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,652

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#3,060

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews129

Category winnerTabac ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Monsieur Le Prince Elegant by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a clean, refreshing woody aromatic cologne designed for daily comfort. It opens with a brisk combination of sharp bergamot and cooling mint, producing an energetic citrus sparkle that wakes up the senses. As the first rush settles, violet leaf and geranium b…

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Tabac Man is a sharp, modern aromatic fougere that moves away from the powdery florals of the original classic. It opens with a cooling blast of mint and lavender, supported by a crisp citrus duo of orange and bergamot. This fragrance is designed for the man who wants a reliable, clean, and professional scent for dail…

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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 Le Prince Elegant or Tabac Man?

Tabac Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Monsieur Le Prince Elegant is rated 4.22/5 from 65 votes; Tabac Man is rated 3.68/5 from 497 votes. Choose Monsieur Le Prince Elegant for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tabac Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Monsieur Le Prince Elegant or Tabac Man?

Tabac Man lasts longest (Tabac Man 66/100, Monsieur Le Prince Elegant 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monsieur Le Prince Elegant or Tabac Man?

Tabac Man projects furthest (Tabac Man 59/100, Monsieur Le Prince Elegant 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Monsieur Le Prince Elegant and Tabac Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Monsieur Le Prince Elegant or Tabac Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Monsieur Le Prince Elegant and Tabac Man?

Monsieur Le Prince Elegant has top notes of Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Tabac Man has top notes of Lavender, Orange, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Coriander, Vetiver, Cardamom and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Vanilla and Patchouli.