Fragrance comparison

Pure Instinct vs Tabac Man Silver

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 258 ratings analysed

5 wins

Pure Instinct

Swiss Arabian

4.09227 votes

Rank #1,507 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Tabac Man Silver

Tabac

3.2931 votes

Rank #21,183 WoodyMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pure Instinct takes 5 of 5 categories.

Pure Instinct
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Tabac Man Silver
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Pure Instinct5/5

Tabac Man Silver0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pure InstinctSwiss Arabian

Tabac Man SilverTabac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 227 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.29/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 33%Had 12%Want 55%

Category winnerPure InstinctRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

36%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

176 votes

13%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityPure Instinct

SillagePure Instinct

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPure InstinctBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

citrus61%

woody100%

musky92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitApplePineapplePepperRosemary

Heart

TuberoseRoseCardamomGalbanumPatchouli

Base

AmberCedarVanillaVetiverLeather

Top

GingerCardamomPepperGrapefruit

Heart

AmbroxanElemi resinCedarGalbanum

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Pepper, Cardamom and Galbanum. 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

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews64

Overall rank#21,183

PerfumerVincent Schaller

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerPure InstinctHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pure Instinct by Swiss Arabian is a crisp, woody aromatic scent that leans heavily into a fresh, fruity opening. It is a daily driver for men who prefer a clean, approachable profile with enough longevity to last through a workday. The blend of pineapple, rosemary, and leather gives it a versatile character suitable f…

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Tabac Man Silver delivers a sharp, metallic energy that feels professional and clean. The scent opens with a fizzy blast of ginger and grapefruit, quickly followed by a dry heat from black pepper and cardamom. It is a versatile choice for the office, leaning into a modern barber shop aesthetic that stays fresh without…

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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, Pure Instinct or Tabac Man Silver?

Pure Instinct takes 5 of 5 categories. Pure Instinct is rated 4.09/5 from 227 votes; Tabac Man Silver is rated 3.29/5 from 31 votes. Choose Pure Instinct for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Tabac Man Silver for a woody and musky character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pure Instinct or Tabac Man Silver?

Pure Instinct lasts longest (Pure Instinct 79/100, Tabac Man Silver 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pure Instinct or Tabac Man Silver?

Pure Instinct projects furthest (Pure Instinct 68/100, Tabac Man Silver 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pure Instinct and Tabac Man Silver smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Pepper, Cardamom and Galbanum.

Is Pure Instinct or Tabac Man Silver better for summer or winter?

Tabac Man Silver suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pure Instinct and Tabac Man Silver?

Pure Instinct has top notes of Grapefruit, Apple, Pineapple and Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Rose, Cardamom and Galbanum, a base of Amber, Cedar, Vanilla and Vetiver. Tabac Man Silver has top notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Ambroxan, Elemi resin, Cedar and Galbanum, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver.