Fragrance comparison

Tabac Blanc vs Mandala of Desires

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 154 ratings analysed

6 wins

Tabac Blanc

Caron

4.10125 votes

Rank #12,073 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Mandala of Desires

Nimere Parfums

3.7229 votes

Rank #21,436 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Blanc takes 6 of 7 categories.

Tabac Blanc
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mandala of Desires
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Tabac Blanc6/7

Mandala of Desires1/7

Ratings & consensus: Tabac Blanc
Community sentiment: Tabac Blanc
Longevity: Tabac Blanc
Sillage & projection: Mandala of Desires
Value for money: Tabac Blanc
Versatility: Tabac Blanc
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

Mandala of DesiresNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.72/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 9%Had 16%Want 75%

Category winnerTabac BlancRating 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

31%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerTabac BlancMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityTabac Blanc

SillageMandala of Desires

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value25

Category winnerTabac BlancBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cacao92%

iris84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

green61%

warm spicy100%

cacao92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

chocolate69%

amber61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, cacao and 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

ChocolateCinnamonBergamot

Heart

IrisVioletYlang-Ylang

Base

Cacao PodCastoreumWhite MuskVanillaTonka BeanPeru BalsamBenzoinTolu Balsam

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Cacao Pod 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night80

Category winnerTabac BlancMost 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#12,073

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#21,436

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Mandala of Desires by Nimere Parfums creates a rich, textured experience centered on dark chocolate and warm cinnamon. This unisex composition settles into a complex base of balsams and resins, making it a distinct choice for colder weather. It projects a moody, sophisticated character that suits individuals who prefe…

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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 Mandala of Desires?

Tabac Blanc takes 6 of 7 categories. Tabac Blanc is rated 4.10/5 from 125 votes; Mandala of Desires is rated 3.72/5 from 29 votes. Choose Tabac Blanc for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mandala of Desires for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tabac Blanc or Mandala of Desires?

Tabac Blanc lasts longest (Tabac Blanc 68/100, Mandala of Desires 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tabac Blanc or Mandala of Desires?

Mandala of Desires projects furthest (Mandala of Desires 60/100, Tabac Blanc 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tabac Blanc and Mandala of Desires smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, cacao and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Cacao Pod and Vanilla.

Is Tabac Blanc or Mandala of Desires better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tabac Blanc is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac Blanc is the stronger pick. Tabac Blanc suits daytime wear; Mandala of Desires suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tabac Blanc and Mandala of Desires?

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. Mandala of Desires has top notes of Chocolate, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Violet and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Cacao Pod, Castoreum, White Musk and Vanilla.