Fragrance comparison

Real Man vs Saffron Tabac

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

1 wins

Real Man

Evgeniya Borisova

3.502 votes

Rank #58,872 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Saffron Tabac

Scentido

—0 votes

Rank #64,940 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Real Man takes 1 of 1 categories.

Real Man
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Saffron Tabac
Choose it for a woody and amber character.

Real Man1/1

Saffron Tabac0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Real ManEvgeniya Borisova

Saffron TabacScentido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

leather61%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCardamomSaffronCypress

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineNutmegRose

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaLeatherAmber

Top

SaffronLavenderNutmegCypressCardamomBergamotStyraxCinnamon

Heart

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)GeraniumCedarCashmeranLily of the ValleyJasmineLabdanum

Base

LeatherPatchouliMuskVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Saffron and Cypress. Durations are only published for Real Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 36%Casual 28%Work 21%Party 15%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#64,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerReal ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Real Man by Evgeniya Borisova delivers a grounded mix of crisp citrus, dry woods, and warm spices that quickly morphs into smooth leather. The opening hits with sharp bergamot, fresh cypress, and a distinct punch of green cardamom. Give it ten minutes. Once the initial solvent lift settles, the heart reveals rich nutm…

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Saffron Tabac by Scentido offers a spicy and aromatic opening, leaning on saffron, lavender, and nutmeg. It quickly transitions into a heart of tobacco and oud, grounded by a dense, woody base of leather and patchouli. This fragrance fits best for fall or winter evenings when you want a warm, noticeable scent that bal…

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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.

Do Real Man and Saffron Tabac smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Saffron and Cypress.

Is Real Man or Saffron Tabac better for summer or winter?

Real Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Real Man and Saffron Tabac?

Real Man has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Saffron and Cypress, heart notes of Jasmine, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Leather and Amber. Saffron Tabac has top notes of Saffron, Lavender, Nutmeg and Cypress, heart notes of Tobacco, Agarwood (Oud), Geranium and Cedar, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Musk and Vetiver.