Fragrance comparison

Phileas vs Tabac

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,188 ratings analysed

4 wins

Phileas

Nina Ricci

4.42256 votes

Rank #3,880 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Tabac

4.05932 votes

Rank #1,376 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Phileas takes 4 of 7 categories.

Phileas
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Tabac
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Phileas4/7

Tabac3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PhileasNina Ricci

TabacTabac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 256 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 932 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerPhileasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

39%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

256 votes

38%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

932 votes

Category winnerPhileasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPhileas

SillagePhileas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value87

Category winnerTabacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

citrus77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerriesAldehydesGreen NotesBergamotLemon

Heart

Pine Tree NeedlesCarnationCarawayVetiverPatchouliCinnamonCedarJasmine

Base

OakmossLeatherTobaccoAmberMuskLabdanum

Top

AldehydesLavenderNeroliLemonBergamot

Heart

CarnationSandalwoodPine Tree NeedlesRoseJasmineOrris Root

Base

TobaccoMuskOakmossAmberTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Pine Tree Needles. 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

Winter91

Day–

Night–

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTabacMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex12

Women2

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,880

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#1,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews151

Category winnerTabacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phileas by Nina Ricci opens with a sharp burst of juniper berries, bitter bergamot, and crisp green aldehydes. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a dense heart of pine tree needles, earthy vetiver, caraway, and spicy carnation takes over. The dry down drops into a dark vintage base of oakmoss, smoky leather, dry t…

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Tabac remains a staple for men who appreciate a traditional barbershop profile. It opens with sharp aldehydes and lavender that settle into a clean, soapy heart of carnation and pine tree needles. The dry down introduces a light tobacco note mixed with oakmoss and vanilla. This is a reliable daily choice for someone w…

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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, Phileas or Tabac?

Phileas takes 4 of 7 categories. Phileas is rated 4.42/5 from 256 votes; Tabac is rated 4.05/5 from 932 votes. Choose Phileas for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Tabac for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Phileas or Tabac?

Phileas lasts longest (Phileas 74/100, Tabac 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Phileas or Tabac?

Phileas projects furthest (Phileas 61/100, Tabac 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Phileas and Tabac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Pine Tree Needles.

Is Phileas or Tabac better for summer or winter?

For summer, Phileas is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Phileas and Tabac?

Phileas has top notes of Juniper Berries, Aldehydes, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine Tree Needles, Carnation, Caraway and Vetiver, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Tobacco and Amber. Tabac has top notes of Aldehydes, Lavender, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Sandalwood, Pine Tree Needles and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Musk, Oakmoss and Amber.