Fragrance comparison

Rhinoceros vs Varens For Men Tabac Coton

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 1,015 ratings analysed

Rhinoceros

Zoologist Perfumes

3.84957 votes

Rank #1,256 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Varens For Men Tabac Coton

Ulric de Varens

4.2858 votes

Rank #13,964 SweetTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens For Men Tabac Coton takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rhinoceros
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Varens For Men Tabac Coton
Choose it for a sweet and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Rhinoceros3/7

Varens For Men Tabac Coton4/7

Ratings & consensus: Varens For Men Tabac Coton
Community sentiment: Varens For Men Tabac Coton
Longevity: Rhinoceros
Sillage & projection: Rhinoceros
Value for money: Varens For Men Tabac Coton
Versatility: Varens For Men Tabac Coton
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rhinoceros

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RhinocerosZoologist Perfumes

Varens For Men Tabac CotonUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 957 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.28/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 55%Had 11%Want 35%

Category winnerVarens For Men Tabac CotonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

772 votes

43%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerVarens For Men Tabac CotonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityRhinoceros

SillageRhinoceros

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value93

Category winnerVarens For Men Tabac CotonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

leather84%

herbal77%

tobacco69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

tobacco92%

musky84%

vanilla77%

rum69%

fruity61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both tobacco and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RumPine needleselemiArtemisiaSageLavenderBergamot

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoPineImmortelleCedarGeranium

Base

LeatherVetiverAmberSandalwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

RumBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

TobaccoCedar

Base5-6+ hrs

DatesTonkaMusk

InformationalShared notesRum, Bergamot, Tobacco and Cedar. Durations are only published for Varens For Men Tabac Coton, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer20

Fall97

Winter100

Day76

Night100

Category winnerVarens For Men Tabac CotonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex33

Women2

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Casual 35%Date 31%Party 18%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,256

PerfumerPaul Kiler

Launched—

Reviews223

Overall rank#13,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerRhinocerosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rhinoceros is a dry, forceful leather scent built around rum, tobacco, pine and woods. It opens boozy and herbal, then turns rougher and darker, with dusty leather, smoke, vetiver and a distinctly animalic edge. This is a statement fragrance for seasoned wearers, not an easy blind buy. If you enjoy rugged, challenging…

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Varens For Men Tabac Coton by Ulric de Varens brings a surprisingly cozy spin to budget perfumery. The spray starts with a swift alcoholic rush that quickly reveals warm dark rum and bright bergamot. Within minutes, dried tobacco leaf unfolds alongside a clean cedar woodiness. A thick, chewy base of syrupy dates, tonk…

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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, Rhinoceros or Varens For Men Tabac Coton?

Varens For Men Tabac Coton takes 4 of 7 categories. Rhinoceros is rated 3.84/5 from 957 votes; Varens For Men Tabac Coton is rated 4.28/5 from 58 votes. Choose Rhinoceros for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Varens For Men Tabac Coton for a sweet and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rhinoceros or Varens For Men Tabac Coton?

Rhinoceros lasts longest (Rhinoceros 80/100, Varens For Men Tabac Coton 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rhinoceros or Varens For Men Tabac Coton?

Rhinoceros projects furthest (Rhinoceros 70/100, Varens For Men Tabac Coton 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rhinoceros and Varens For Men Tabac Coton smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tobacco and sweet accords. Common notes include Rum, Bergamot, Tobacco and Cedar.

Is Rhinoceros or Varens For Men Tabac Coton better for summer or winter?

For summer, Varens For Men Tabac Coton is the stronger pick. For winter, Rhinoceros is the stronger pick. Varens For Men Tabac Coton suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rhinoceros and Varens For Men Tabac Coton?

Rhinoceros has top notes of Rum, Pine needles, elemi and Artemisia, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Pine and Immortelle, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Amber and Sandalwood. Varens For Men Tabac Coton has top notes of Rum and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco and Cedar, a base of Dates, Tonka and Musk.