Fragrance comparison

Shadow vs Tobacco

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 77 ratings analysed

Shadow

Bejar

3.9122 votes

Rank #41,771 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Tobacco

Laverne

3.8555 votes

Rank #11,881 TobaccoWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tobacco takes 4 of 5 categories.

Shadow
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tobacco
Choose it for a tobacco and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Shadow1/5

Tobacco4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShadowBejar

TobaccoLaverne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%

3.85/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

Category winnerTobaccoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

42%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

11%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTobacco

SillageTobacco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value69

Category winnerShadowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

cinnamon77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

tobacco100%

warm spicy83%

sweet65%

cinnamon48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both warm spicy, sweet and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronCinnamonNutmeg

Heart

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodPatchouli

Base

Sweet NotesAmber

Top15-30 mins

CinnamonSaffronNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

TobaccoAmberSandalwoodWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Tobacco, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer8

Fall100

Winter85

Day78

Night100

Spring25

Summer11

Fall39

Winter100

Day26

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men72

Unisex20

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,771

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerTobaccoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shadow by Bejar is a dry, woody scent that centers on sharp saffron and warm cinnamon. It wears best during crisp October afternoons when the cool air tempers its heat. Cashmere wood and patchouli ground the blend, creating a quiet, earthy hum that stays close to the skin without shouting.

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Tobacco by Laverne is a bold, sweet, and fiery fragrance built around pipe tobacco, warm cinnamon, and dark amber. From the very first spray, it hits with a rich wave of crushed nutmeg and saffron before settling into earthy patchouli and creamy sandalwood. It delivers the cozy warmth of spiced cider and sweet cured t…

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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, Shadow or Tobacco?

Tobacco takes 4 of 5 categories. Shadow is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes; Tobacco is rated 3.85/5 from 55 votes. Choose Shadow for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tobacco for a tobacco and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shadow or Tobacco?

Tobacco lasts longest (Tobacco 76/100, Shadow 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shadow or Tobacco?

Tobacco projects furthest (Tobacco 72/100, Shadow 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shadow and Tobacco smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Sandalwood.

Is Shadow or Tobacco better for summer or winter?

Shadow suits evening wear; Tobacco suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shadow and Tobacco?

Shadow has top notes of Saffron, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Sweet Notes and Amber. Tobacco has top notes of Cinnamon, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Sandalwood and White Musk.