Fragrance comparison

New Romantics vs TANIS TABAC

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 176 ratings analysed

New Romantics

Lush

3.09126 votes

Rank #18,945 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

TANIS TABAC

Nilafar du Nil

4.0550 votes

Rank #12,585 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

TANIS TABAC takes 7 of 7 categories.

New Romantics
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring.
TANIS TABAC
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

New Romantics0/7

TANIS TABAC7/7

Ratings & consensus: TANIS TABAC
Community sentiment: TANIS TABAC
Longevity: TANIS TABAC
Sillage & projection: TANIS TABAC
Value for money: TANIS TABAC
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

New RomanticsLush

TANIS TABACNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.09/ 5 · 126 votes

Have 54%Had 10%Want 36%

4.05/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 26%Had 3%Want 72%

Category winnerTANIS TABACRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

34%Like

15%Ok

21%Dislike

8%Hate

103 votes

57%Love

17%Like

12%Ok

2%Dislike

12%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerTANIS TABACMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTANIS TABAC

SillageTANIS TABAC

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value61

Category winnerTANIS TABACBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

green60%

cinnamon50%

white floral100%

sweet92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

DavanaCitrusesClovesCinnamonOrangeNutmegAllspice

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Egyptian JasmineTobacco LeafCasablanca LilyBlack TeaNutmegThymePetitgrainGinger

Heart

IncenseAllspiceYlang-YlangMyrtleCardamomClovesWater LilyViolet

Base

Tobacco BlossomHoneyMuskSandalwoodSuedeOpoponaxLabdanumAmbergris

InformationalShared notesCloves, Nutmeg and Allspice. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter66

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall100

Winter88

Day83

Night100

Category winnerTANIS TABACMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

Men31

Unisex57

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,945

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#12,585

PerfumerMichelle Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerTANIS TABACHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lush New Romantics opens with bright citrus and davana, then turns warmer and spicier as clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice come forward. It feels lively, fruity, and slightly retro in mood rather than polished or quiet. On skin, it usually reads as a moderate-wearing spicy citrus with a soft balsamic edge. This su…

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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…

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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, New Romantics or TANIS TABAC?

TANIS TABAC takes 7 of 7 categories. New Romantics is rated 3.09/5 from 126 votes; TANIS TABAC is rated 4.05/5 from 50 votes. Choose New Romantics for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring. Choose TANIS TABAC for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, New Romantics or TANIS TABAC?

TANIS TABAC lasts longest (TANIS TABAC 74/100, New Romantics 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, New Romantics or TANIS TABAC?

TANIS TABAC projects furthest (TANIS TABAC 69/100, New Romantics 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do New Romantics and TANIS TABAC smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cloves, Nutmeg and Allspice.

Is New Romantics or TANIS TABAC better for summer or winter?

For summer, TANIS TABAC is the stronger pick. For winter, TANIS TABAC is the stronger pick. TANIS TABAC suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in New Romantics and TANIS TABAC?

New Romantics features Davana, Citruses, Cloves, Cinnamon and Orange. 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.