Fragrance comparison

Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco vs Tiger's Eye

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco

Ulric de Varens

4.2532 votes

Rank #26,052 TobaccoCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Tiger's Eye

Bejar

3.8020 votes

Rank #51,334 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco takes 3 of 5 categories.

Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco
Choose it for a tobacco and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tiger's Eye
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco3/5

Tiger's Eye2/5

Ratings & consensus: Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tiger's Eye
Sillage & projection: Tiger's Eye
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

Rectoverso Man Tea TobaccoUlric de Varens

Tiger's EyeBejar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 28%Had 33%Want 39%

3.80/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

Category winnerRectoverso Man Tea TobaccoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

20%Love

60%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTiger's Eye

SillageTiger's Eye

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value70

Category winnerRectoverso Man Tea TobaccoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tobacco100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

green69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

white floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeGrapefruitNeroliClary Sage

Heart2-4 hrs

TeaCinnamonJasmineCorianderNutmeg

Base4-6+ hrs

TobaccoVirginia CedarAmber

Top

CinnamonLavenderGrapefruitNutmegBitter OrangeMintBergamotLemon Peel

Heart

JasmineCorianderCarawayOrange BlossomGeraniumVetiverCedar

Base

Tonka BeanAmberLeatherMuskVanillaWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Jasmine. 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

Spring92

Summer69

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night41

Spring20

Summer10

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

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

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,052

PerfumerHenri Bergia

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#51,334

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRectoverso Man Tea TobaccoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Tiger's Eye by Bejar brings a rugged, dry citrus start that quickly yields to warm cinnamon and dry cedar. This fragrance suits men who want an understated, retro woody scent for cool autumn days. The leather base keeps the composition grounded, making it ideal for casual afternoon wear.

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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, Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco or Tiger's Eye?

Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco takes 3 of 5 categories. Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco is rated 4.25/5 from 32 votes; Tiger's Eye is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco for a tobacco and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tiger's Eye for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco or Tiger's Eye?

Tiger's Eye lasts longest (Tiger's Eye 80/100, Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco or Tiger's Eye?

Tiger's Eye projects furthest (Tiger's Eye 60/100, Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco and Tiger's Eye smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Jasmine.

Is Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco or Tiger's Eye better for summer or winter?

Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco suits daytime wear; Tiger's Eye suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rectoverso Man Tea Tobacco and Tiger's Eye?

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. Tiger's Eye has top notes of Cinnamon, Lavender, Grapefruit and Nutmeg, heart notes of Jasmine, Coriander, Caraway and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Leather and Musk.