Fragrance comparison

No. XIV Ambre vs Tabac

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

No. XIV Ambre

Mad et Len

4.5317 votes

Rank #34,001 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Tabac

YanFroloff

4.254 votes

Rank #58,667 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac takes 2 of 3 categories.

No. XIV Ambre
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tabac
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

No. XIV Ambre1/3

Tabac2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tabac
Sillage & projection: Tabac
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. XIV Ambre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. XIV AmbreMad et Len

TabacYanFroloff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 21%Had 19%Want 60%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 7%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTabac

SillageTabac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus83%

powdery65%

animalic48%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

citrus92%

tobacco84%

amber77%

sweet69%

iris61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

RoseIrisTonka BeanLabdanumVanilla Flower

Base

AmberGingerGuaiac WoodPatchouli

Notes

Tobacco LeafWoody NotesBergamotIrisLabdanumLavenderOrangeMandarin OrangeAmberWater Lily

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange, Iris and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Tabac, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,001

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#58,667

PerfumerYan Froloff

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo. XIV AmbreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mad et Len No. XIV Ambre opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and tart grapefruit that quickly settles into a darker resinous core. As the top citrus note calms, dry labdanum and animalic amber take center stage, softened by powdery iris and vanilla flower. A prickly touch of ginger and earthy patchouli keeps t…

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Tabac by YanFroloff opens with an unexpected flash of bright bergamot and crisp orange before settling into dry, authentic tobacco leaf and warm woody notes. Instead of drowning in heavy, syrupy honey like typical cold-weather scents, this blend balances rich pipe tobacco with a cool hint of water lily and powdery iri…

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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, No. XIV Ambre or Tabac?

Tabac takes 2 of 3 categories. No. XIV Ambre is rated 4.53/5 from 17 votes; Tabac is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose No. XIV Ambre for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tabac for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, No. XIV Ambre or Tabac?

Tabac lasts longest (Tabac 90/100, No. XIV Ambre 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. XIV Ambre or Tabac?

Tabac projects furthest (Tabac 75/100, No. XIV Ambre 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. XIV Ambre and Tabac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange, Iris and Labdanum.

Is No. XIV Ambre or Tabac better for summer or winter?

No. XIV Ambre suits daytime wear; Tabac suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. XIV Ambre and Tabac?

No. XIV Ambre has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Tonka Bean and Labdanum, a base of Amber, Ginger, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli. Tabac features Tobacco Leaf, Woody Notes, Bergamot, Iris and Labdanum.