Fragrance comparison

Tabac Blanc vs Tabac Exquis (2021)

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 509 ratings analysed

Tabac Blanc

Caron

4.10125 votes

Rank #12,118 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tabac Exquis (2021)

Caron

4.46384 votes

Rank #2,507 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Exquis (2021) takes 4 of 8 categories.

Tabac Blanc
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on value for money, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tabac Exquis (2021)
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Tabac Blanc3/8

Tabac Exquis (2021)4/8

Ratings & consensus: Tabac Exquis (2021)
Community sentiment: Tabac Exquis (2021)
Longevity: Tabac Exquis (2021)
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tabac Blanc
Versatility: Tabac Blanc
Note pyramid (duration): Tabac Blanc
Fragranxe ranking: Tabac Exquis (2021)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tabac BlancCaron

Tabac Exquis (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.46/ 5 · 384 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerTabac Exquis (2021)Rating 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

60%Love

30%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

384 votes

Category winnerTabac Exquis (2021)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTabac Exquis (2021)

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value41

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%

amber91%

sweet83%

cacao74%

tobacco65%

vanilla56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, cacao and vanilla

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

Top15-30 mins

Cinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

TobaccoDark ChocolateIrisMyrrhLabdanumJasmine

Base6-9 hrs

Cacao PodTonka BeanBenzoinAmbroxanOlibanum

Category winnerTabac BlancLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer33

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night65

Spring31

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerTabac BlancMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex49

Women39

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

Men19

Unisex59

Women22

Date 41%Casual 26%Party 17%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,118

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#2,507

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews64

Category winnerTabac Exquis (2021)Higher 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 …

Reviews →

Tabac Exquis (2021) by Caron strips away the harsh smoke often found in traditional tobacco scents, replacing it with a rich, melted dark chocolate and powdery iris core. You smell raw cinnamon bark immediately upon spraying. Within ten minutes, warm cacao pod and balsamic myrrh soften the edges, turning the aroma int…

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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 Tabac Exquis (2021)?

Tabac Exquis (2021) takes 4 of 8 categories. Tabac Blanc is rated 4.10/5 from 125 votes; Tabac Exquis (2021) is rated 4.46/5 from 384 votes. Choose Tabac Blanc for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on value for money, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tabac Exquis (2021) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tabac Blanc or Tabac Exquis (2021)?

They last about the same: Tabac Exquis (2021) 70/100, Tabac Blanc 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Tabac Blanc or Tabac Exquis (2021)?

Projection is very close: Tabac Blanc 54/100, Tabac Exquis (2021) 54/100 for sillage.

Do Tabac Blanc and Tabac Exquis (2021) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, cacao and vanilla accords. Common notes include Iris, Jasmine, Cacao Pod and Cinnamon.

Is Tabac Blanc or Tabac Exquis (2021) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tabac Blanc is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac Exquis (2021) is the stronger pick. Tabac Blanc suits daytime wear; Tabac Exquis (2021) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tabac Blanc and Tabac Exquis (2021)?

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. Tabac Exquis (2021) has top notes of Cinnamon, heart notes of Tobacco, Dark Chocolate, Iris and Myrrh, a base of Cacao Pod, Tonka Bean, Benzoin and Ambroxan.