Fragrance comparison

Mugler Cologne vs Tabac Original

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 5,980 ratings analysed

Mugler Cologne

Mugler

4.284,832 votes

Rank #2,057 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Tabac Original

Tabac

3.911,148 votes

Rank #1,245 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Original takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mugler Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tabac Original
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Mugler Cologne2/7

Tabac Original5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mugler CologneMugler

Tabac OriginalTabac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 4,832 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 1,148 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerMugler CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

4,832 votes

35%Love

45%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

953 votes

Category winnerMugler CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTabac Original

SillageTabac Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value88

Category winnerTabac OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

musky53%

green42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NeroliBergamotPetitgrain

Heart2-3 hrs

African Orange Flower

Base5-7 hrs

Musk

Top

PetitgrainBergamotPepperLemonNeroli

Heart

ChamomileLavenderGeraniumOak

Base

SandalwoodCarnationMuskVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Musk. Durations are only published for Mugler Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day100

Night21

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTabac OriginalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex67

Women8

Casual 41%Work 38%Date 14%Party 7%

Men86

Unisex11

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,057

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#1,245

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerTabac OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Cologne smells like stepping out of an upscale shower in a Mediterranean boutique hotel. That is the entire vibe. Alberto Morillas built this around bright bergamot, bitter petitgrain leaves, and sunlit neroli before dropping into a bath of clean African orange flower and fluffy white musk. It does not smell li…

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Tabac Original is a pillar of European grooming that smells like a freshly swept German barbershop. It leads with a sharp punch of petitgrain and lemon before settling into a clean, floral heart of lavender and geranium. This is not a modern gourmand. It is a dry, soapy scent for men who value a crisp, groomed present…

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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, Mugler Cologne or Tabac Original?

Tabac Original takes 5 of 7 categories. Mugler Cologne is rated 4.28/5 from 4,832 votes; Tabac Original is rated 3.91/5 from 1,148 votes. Choose Mugler Cologne for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tabac Original for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mugler Cologne or Tabac Original?

Tabac Original lasts longest (Tabac Original 61/100, Mugler Cologne 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mugler Cologne or Tabac Original?

Tabac Original projects furthest (Tabac Original 54/100, Mugler Cologne 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mugler Cologne and Tabac Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Musk.

Is Mugler Cologne or Tabac Original better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mugler Cologne and Tabac Original?

Mugler Cologne has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of African Orange Flower, a base of Musk. Tabac Original has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot, Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Chamomile, Lavender, Geranium and Oak, a base of Sandalwood, Carnation, Musk and Vetiver.