Fragrance comparison

Obsidian vs Tabac Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 502 ratings analysed

3 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #38,697 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Tabac Man

Tabac

3.68497 votes

Rank #3,128 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories.

Obsidian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tabac Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Obsidian3/4

Tabac Man1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Tabac ManTabac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.68/ 5 · 497 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

25%Love

51%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

157 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value86

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender

Heart

AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk

Top

LavenderOrangeBergamotMint

Heart

CorianderVetiverCardamomGeranium

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Coriander. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter75

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,697

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#3,128

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews129

Category winnerTabac ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Obsidian by Insider Parfums offers a bold, woody composition designed for those who appreciate intensity. This unisex scent centers on oud and vetiver, creating a dry and spicy profile that cuts through cold air. It remains firm on the skin for hours, making it a reliable choice for autumn evenings when you need a fra…

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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, Obsidian or Tabac Man?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories. Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Tabac Man is rated 3.68/5 from 497 votes. Choose Obsidian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tabac Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Obsidian or Tabac Man?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Tabac Man 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsidian or Tabac Man?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Tabac Man 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obsidian and Tabac Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Coriander.

Is Obsidian or Tabac Man better for summer or winter?

Obsidian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsidian and Tabac Man?

Obsidian has top notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Agarwood, Vetiver, Incense and Oud, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk. 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.