Fragrance comparison

Shams vs Tobaccomore

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

3 wins

Shams

Mawwal Arabia

4.333 votes

Rank #50,334 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Tobaccomore

Roberto Cavalli

4.6520 votes

Rank #18,595 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shams takes 3 of 4 categories.

Shams
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Tobaccomore
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Shams3/4

Tobaccomore1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShamsMawwal Arabia

TobaccomoreRoberto Cavalli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

4.65/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 36%Had 1%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

70%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityShams

SillageShams

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value68

Category winnerShamsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

oud61%

woody100%

amber92%

tobacco84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotSaffronBlack PepperNutmeg

Heart

LeatherGurjan balsamPatchouli

Base

OudSandalwoodCedarwoodLabdanum

Top

Saffron

Heart

Tobacco

Base

LabdanumGurjan balsamPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Gurjan balsam, Patchouli and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex0

Women25

Men79

Unisex14

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,334

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,595

PerfumerAnnick Menardo

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerTobaccomoreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shams opens with a brisk mix of bergamot, saffron, black pepper and nutmeg, then settles into a darker leather and woody heart. It reads warm, spicy and dry rather than sweet. The oud, sandalwood, cedarwood and labdanum base gives it a dense oriental woody feel that may suit evening wear, cooler weather, and anyone wh…

Reviews →

Tobaccomore by Roberto Cavalli is a striking unisex fragrance built around a core of rich, resinous tobacco and exotic saffron. Launched in 2023, it brings a bold, woody, and warm spicy profile that performs well in cooler weather. It is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a sophisticated, tobacco-focused scent tha…

Reviews →

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, Shams or Tobaccomore?

Shams takes 3 of 4 categories. Shams is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Tobaccomore is rated 4.65/5 from 20 votes. Choose Shams for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Tobaccomore for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shams or Tobaccomore?

They last about the same: Shams 80/100, Tobaccomore 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Shams or Tobaccomore?

Projection is very close: Shams 67/100, Tobaccomore 66/100 for sillage.

Do Shams and Tobaccomore smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Gurjan balsam, Patchouli and Labdanum.

Is Shams or Tobaccomore better for summer or winter?

Shams suits evening wear; Tobaccomore suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shams and Tobaccomore?

Shams has top notes of Bergamot, Saffron, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Leather, Gurjan balsam and Patchouli, a base of Oud, Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Labdanum. Tobaccomore has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Tobacco, a base of Labdanum, Gurjan balsam and Patchouli.