Fragrance comparison

Ramsés II vs Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

Ramsés II

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.3113 votes

Rank #42,826 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco

Ulric de Varens

4.2532 votes

Rank #26,052 TobaccoCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ramsés II
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco
Choose it for a tobacco and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ramsés II0/5

Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco4/5

Ratings & consensus: Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco
Value for money: Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & Barutti

Rectoverso Man Tea TobaccoUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%

4.25/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 28%Had 33%Want 39%

Category winnerRectoverso Man Tea TobaccoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

23%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

47%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageRectoverso Man Tea Tobacco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRectoverso Man Tea TobaccoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

whiskey65%

cinnamon53%

powdery42%

tobacco100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WhiskeyBergamotTarragonRosemaryCypressTangerineCorianderSage

Heart

CinnamonSpicesWoodsy NotesSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegVioletBlue Lotus

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliTobaccoCambodian OudVetiverCedarMusk

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeGrapefruitNeroliClary Sage

Heart2-4 hrs

TeaCinnamonJasmineCorianderNutmeg

Base4-6+ hrs

TobaccoVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Amber. Durations are only published for Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day27

Night100

Spring92

Summer69

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Casual 38%Work 34%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,052

PerfumerHenri Bergia

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerRectoverso Man Tea TobaccoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ramsés II by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of boozy whiskey, crisp cypress, and bitter bergamot. As the initial freshness recedes, a dense heart of dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg takes over, anchored by earthy patchouli and rich woodsy notes. The base settles into dark Cambodian oud, smoky tobac…

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Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco by Ulric de Varens delivers an honest, vintage aromatic experience centered on brisk black tea and cured tobacco leaves. The opening hits with a sharp burst of bitter orange, tart grapefruit, and herbaceous clary sage before revealing its dry, spiced heart. Ground cinnamon and cracked nutmeg…

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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, Ramsés II or Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco?

Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco takes 4 of 5 categories. Ramsés II is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes; Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco is rated 4.25/5 from 32 votes. Choose Ramsés II for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco for a tobacco and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ramsés II or Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco?

They last about the same: Ramsés II 65/100, Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ramsés II or Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco?

Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco projects furthest (Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco 57/100, Ramsés II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ramsés II and Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Amber.

Is Ramsés II or Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco better for summer or winter?

Ramsés II suits evening wear; Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ramsés II and Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco?

Ramsés II has top notes of Whiskey, Bergamot, Tarragon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tobacco. Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco has top notes of Bitter Orange, Grapefruit, Neroli and Clary Sage, heart notes of Tea, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Tobacco, Virginia Cedar and Amber.