Fragrance comparison

Mugler Cologne vs Tabac Original Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 5,058 ratings analysed

Mugler Cologne

Mugler

4.284,832 votes

Rank #2,057 CitrusWhite Floral

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42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tabac Original Eau de Toilette

Tabac

4.11226 votes

Rank #2,535 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Original Eau de Toilette takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Mugler Cologne3/7

Tabac Original Eau de Toilette4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mugler CologneMugler

Tabac Original Eau de ToiletteTabac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 4,832 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 73%Had 6%Want 21%

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

68%Love

19%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerMugler CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTabac Original Eau de Toilette

SillageTabac Original Eau de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value90

Category winnerTabac Original Eau de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

musky53%

green42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

herbal84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

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

PetitgrainBergamotPepperNeroliLemon

Heart

ChamomileLavenderOakGeranium

Base

SandalwoodCarnationVetiverMuskAmbergris

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

Summer93

Fall93

Winter80

Day100

Night73

Category winnerTabac Original Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex67

Women8

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

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,057

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#2,535

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews77

Category winnerMugler CologneHigher 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 Eau de Toilette is a cornerstone of European barbershop perfumery. It opens with a crisp blend of petitgrain and black pepper before settling into a distinctive heart of chamomile and lavender. The dry down is warm and spicy with carnation and sandalwood. It is a reliable choice for men who want a clean…

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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 Eau de Toilette?

Tabac Original Eau de Toilette takes 4 of 7 categories. Mugler Cologne is rated 4.28/5 from 4,832 votes; Tabac Original Eau de Toilette is rated 4.11/5 from 226 votes. Choose Mugler Cologne for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tabac Original Eau de Toilette for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mugler Cologne or Tabac Original Eau de Toilette?

Tabac Original Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Tabac Original Eau de Toilette 71/100, Mugler Cologne 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mugler Cologne or Tabac Original Eau de Toilette?

Tabac Original Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Tabac Original Eau de Toilette 64/100, Mugler Cologne 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mugler Cologne and Tabac Original Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Musk.

Is Mugler Cologne or Tabac Original Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mugler Cologne and Tabac Original Eau de Toilette?

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