Fragrance comparison

Tabac Blanc vs Lancelot of the Lake

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 128 ratings analysed

2 wins

Tabac Blanc

Caron

4.10125 votes

Rank #12,118 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Lancelot of the Lake

Art Deco Perfumes

4.333 votes

Rank #52,850 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Blanc takes 2 of 3 categories.

Tabac Blanc
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lancelot of the Lake
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Tabac Blanc2/3

Lancelot of the Lake1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tabac Blanc
Sillage & projection: Lancelot of the Lake
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tabac Blanc

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tabac BlancCaron

Lancelot of the LakeArt Deco Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 20%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

37%Like

17%Ok

2%Dislike

3%Hate

125 votes

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityTabac Blanc

SillageLancelot of the Lake

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cacao92%

iris84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

green61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MateWhite TeaBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Cacao PodVanillaCinnamon

Top

Lemon VerbenaRosemaryLavenderBergamotNeroli

Heart

RoseJasmineIris

Base

MuskAtlas CedarCinnamonOakmossPatchouliVanillaTonka BeanStyrax

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Tabac Blanc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer33

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night65

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex49

Women39

Work 34%Casual 31%Date 25%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,118

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#52,850

PerfumerElina Arsenieva

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTabac BlancHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not expect a dark cigar. Caron Tabac Blanc takes a completely different path by recreating the pale, leafy soul of tobacco through fresh botanical contrasts. A crisp splash of bergamot and dry South American mate greets the nose first, accompanied by the gentle steam of brewed white tea. Within twenty minutes, the …

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Lancelot of the Lake by Art Deco Perfumes opens with crisp lemon verbena, bergamot, and sharp rosemary. The heart shifts into classic rose, jasmine, and earthy iris before settling into a warm base of oakmoss, atlas cedar, patchouli, and styrax. It suits cool spring mornings and professional office wear, delivering a …

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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, Tabac Blanc or Lancelot of the Lake?

Tabac Blanc takes 2 of 3 categories. Tabac Blanc is rated 4.10/5 from 125 votes; Lancelot of the Lake is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Tabac Blanc for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lancelot of the Lake for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Tabac Blanc or Lancelot of the Lake?

Tabac Blanc lasts longest (Tabac Blanc 68/100, Lancelot of the Lake 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tabac Blanc or Lancelot of the Lake?

Lancelot of the Lake projects furthest (Lancelot of the Lake 75/100, Tabac Blanc 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tabac Blanc and Lancelot of the Lake smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Tabac Blanc or Lancelot of the Lake better for summer or winter?

Tabac Blanc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tabac Blanc and Lancelot of the Lake?

Tabac Blanc has top notes of Mate, White Tea and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Jasmine, a base of Cacao Pod, Vanilla and Cinnamon. Lancelot of the Lake has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Rosemary, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Musk, Atlas Cedar, Cinnamon and Oakmoss.