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Slow Dance vs TANIS TABAC

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

Updated 2,005 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

TANIS TABAC takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Slow Dance

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • TANIS TABAC

    Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Slow Dance1/7
TANIS TABAC6/7
Ratings & consensus
TANIS TABAC
Community sentiment
TANIS TABAC
Longevity
TANIS TABAC
Sillage & projection
TANIS TABAC
Value for money
TANIS TABAC
Versatility
TANIS TABAC
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Slow Dance

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Slow DanceByredo
TANIS TABACNilafar du Nil
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.74/ 5 · 1,955 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.05/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 26%Had 3%Want 72%
Category winnerTANIS TABACRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate

1,651 votes

57%Love
17%Like
12%Ok
2%Dislike
12%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerTANIS TABACMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityTANIS TABAC

SillageTANIS TABAC

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value61
Category winnerTANIS TABACBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
balsamic84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
white floral100%
sweet92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
musky61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
OpoponaxCognac
Heart
LabdanumVioletGeranium
Base
VanillaPatchouliIncense
Top
Egyptian JasmineTobacco LeafCasablanca LilyBlack TeaNutmegThymePetitgrainGinger
Heart
IncenseAllspiceYlang-YlangMyrtleCardamomClovesWater LilyViolet
Base
Tobacco BlossomHoneyMuskSandalwoodSuedeOpoponaxLabdanumAmbergris
InformationalShared notesOpoponax, Labdanum, Violet and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring35
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer88
Fall100
Winter88
Day83
Night100
Category winnerTANIS TABACMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men10
Unisex57
Women33
Men31
Unisex57
Women11
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,888

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews253

Overall rank#12,585

PerfumerMichelle Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerSlow DanceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Slow Dance by Byredo is a study in contrasts that balances the warmth of cognac and vanilla with the earthy, balsamic depth of opoponax and patchouli. Created by Jérôme Epinette, this unisex scent captures the tension between childhood innocence and adult experience. It is a thoughtful choice for cool autumn nights wh…

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TANIS TABAC by Nilafar du Nil balances a sharp opening of ginger and Egyptian jasmine with a heart of incense and cloves. As it warms on the skin, it settles into a base of honey and tobacco blossom. This woody floral musk performs well in cooler weather, offering a regal, distinct presence suitable for office wear or…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Slow Dance or TANIS TABAC?

TANIS TABAC takes 6 of 7 categories. Slow Dance is rated 3.74/5 from 1,955 votes; TANIS TABAC is rated 4.05/5 from 50 votes. Choose Slow Dance for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose TANIS TABAC for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Slow Dance or TANIS TABAC?

They last about the same: TANIS TABAC 74/100, Slow Dance 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Slow Dance or TANIS TABAC?

TANIS TABAC projects furthest (TANIS TABAC 69/100, Slow Dance 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Slow Dance and TANIS TABAC smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Opoponax, Labdanum, Violet and Incense.

Is Slow Dance or TANIS TABAC better for summer or winter?

For summer, TANIS TABAC is the stronger pick. For winter, Slow Dance is the stronger pick. TANIS TABAC suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Slow Dance and TANIS TABAC?

Slow Dance has top notes of Opoponax and Cognac, heart notes of Labdanum, Violet and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Incense. TANIS TABAC has top notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Tobacco Leaf, Casablanca Lily and Black Tea, heart notes of Incense, Allspice, Ylang-Ylang and Myrtle, a base of Tobacco Blossom, Honey, Musk and Sandalwood.

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