Fragrance comparison

Oud Deneii vs Tabac Licorii

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 204 ratings analysed

Oud Deneii

Maison Incens

3.5956 votes

Rank #19,938 Soft SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Tabac Licorii

Maison Incens

3.86148 votes

Rank #5,093 Soft SpicyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Licorii takes 6 of 7 categories.

Oud Deneii
Choose it for a soft spicy and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Tabac Licorii
Choose it for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Oud Deneii1/7

Tabac Licorii6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud DeneiiMaison Incens

Tabac LicoriiMaison Incens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 24%Had 14%Want 62%

3.86/ 5 · 148 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

Category winnerTabac LicoriiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

41%Like

11%Ok

21%Dislike

4%Hate

56 votes

26%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerTabac LicoriiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTabac Licorii

SillageTabac Licorii

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value64

Category winnerTabac LicoriiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

sweet92%

anis84%

aromatic77%

tobacco69%

woody61%

soft spicy100%

anis90%

tobacco80%

sweet70%

marine60%

aromatic50%

Scent match65%Closely related · both soft spicy, anis and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LicoriceAnise

Heart

TobaccoViolet

Base

CeleryAmbergrisWoody NotesMateCoumarinMuskLiatrisGeranium

Top

Star AniseLicorice

Heart

TobaccoViolet

Base

Sea waterMusk

InformationalShared notesLicorice, Tobacco, Violet and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer54

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall85

Winter46

Day100

Night100

Category winnerOud DeneiiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex72

Women17

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,938

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#5,093

PerfumerJean-Claude Gigodot

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerTabac LicoriiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Deneii by Maison Incens is a polarizing woody blend that relies on licorice and anise to open, leading into a dry tobacco heart. Best suited for autumn days, this unisex scent leans into resinous territory. While not a conventional oud fragrance, it provides a curious, plant-forward experience for those tired of s…

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Tabac Licorii by Maison Incens leans into a peculiar, cooling contrast. It pairs sharp star anise and liquorice against a backdrop of tobacco and marine accords. This is a unique choice for a woman who prefers her orientals with a green, ozonic bite rather than heavy gourmand sweetness, making it a distinct pick for t…

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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, Oud Deneii or Tabac Licorii?

Tabac Licorii takes 6 of 7 categories. Oud Deneii is rated 3.59/5 from 56 votes; Tabac Licorii is rated 3.86/5 from 148 votes. Choose Oud Deneii for a soft spicy and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Tabac Licorii for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Deneii or Tabac Licorii?

Tabac Licorii lasts longest (Tabac Licorii 77/100, Oud Deneii 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Deneii or Tabac Licorii?

Tabac Licorii projects furthest (Tabac Licorii 67/100, Oud Deneii 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Deneii and Tabac Licorii smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy, anis and sweet accords. Common notes include Licorice, Tobacco, Violet and Musk.

Is Oud Deneii or Tabac Licorii better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tabac Licorii is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Deneii is the stronger pick. Oud Deneii suits day or night wear; Tabac Licorii suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Deneii and Tabac Licorii?

Oud Deneii has top notes of Licorice and Anise, heart notes of Tobacco and Violet, a base of Celery, Ambergris, Woody Notes and Mate. Tabac Licorii has top notes of Star Anise and Licorice, heart notes of Tobacco and Violet, a base of Sea water and Musk.