Fragrance comparison

Poème Noir vs Tabac

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 969 ratings analysed

4 wins

Poème Noir

Sylhouette Parfums

4.1537 votes

Rank #19,747 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Tabac

4.05932 votes

Rank #1,322 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poème Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Poème Noir
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Tabac
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Poème Noir4/7

Tabac3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poème NoirSylhouette Parfums

TabacTabac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 8%Had 2%Want 91%

4.05/ 5 · 932 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerTabacRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

38%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

932 votes

Category winnerPoème NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPoème Noir

SillagePoème Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value87

Category winnerTabacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose92%

whiskey84%

woody77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

citrus77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

TuberoseNight Blooming JasmineWhiskeyInkTobaccoOakmossCarnationMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesLavenderNeroliLemonBergamot

Heart

CarnationSandalwoodPine Tree NeedlesRoseJasmineOrris Root

Base

TobaccoMuskOakmossAmberTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Oakmoss, Carnation 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

Spring55

Summer27

Fall91

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPoème NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex54

Women15

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,747

PerfumerSy Truong

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#1,322

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews151

Category winnerTabacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poème Noir by Sylhouette Parfums is a dark, atmospheric floral scent featuring aged whiskey, tuberose, and ink. It suits those seeking a complex, mysterious fragrance for crisp autumn evenings. The composition balances white florals against smoky tobacco, creating a sharp and refined experience on the skin that linger…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Poème Noir or Tabac?

Poème Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Poème Noir is rated 4.15/5 from 37 votes; Tabac is rated 4.05/5 from 932 votes. Choose Poème Noir for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tabac for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Poème Noir or Tabac?

Poème Noir lasts longest (Poème Noir 85/100, Tabac 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poème Noir or Tabac?

Poème Noir projects furthest (Poème Noir 75/100, Tabac 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poème Noir and Tabac smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Oakmoss, Carnation and Musk.

Is Poème Noir or Tabac better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Poème Noir and Tabac?

Poème Noir features Tuberose, Night Blooming Jasmine, Whiskey, Ink and Tobacco. 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.