Fragrance comparison

Tabac Blond Parfum vs Águas de Limão & Patchouli

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 273 ratings analysed

6 wins

Tabac Blond Parfum

Caron

4.53204 votes

Rank #5,347 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Águas de Limão & Patchouli

O Boticário

4.0469 votes

Rank #34,591 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Blond Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories.

Tabac Blond Parfum
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Águas de Limão & Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Tabac Blond Parfum6/7

Águas de Limão & Patchouli1/7

Ratings & consensus: Tabac Blond Parfum
Community sentiment: Tabac Blond Parfum
Longevity: Tabac Blond Parfum
Sillage & projection: Tabac Blond Parfum
Value for money: Águas de Limão & Patchouli
Versatility: Tabac Blond Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tabac Blond Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tabac Blond ParfumCaron

Águas de Limão & PatchouliO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 204 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

4.04/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 43%Had 43%Want 13%

Category winnerTabac Blond ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

27%Like

1%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

204 votes

36%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerTabac Blond ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTabac Blond Parfum

SillageTabac Blond Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value82

Category winnerÁguas de Limão & PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

leather84%

floral77%

iris69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LeatherCarnationLime

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisYlang-YlangVetiver

Base8-12+ hrs

MuskVanillaCedarPatchouli

Top

LimeHerbal NotesChamomileLavenderSageLemon

Heart

CedarLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationCinnamonGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliMuskSandalowoodAmberVetiverBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Lime, Ylang-Ylang and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Tabac Blond Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTabac Blond ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex50

Women42

Date 38%Party 29%Casual 18%Work 16%

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,347

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#34,591

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTabac Blond ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Tabac Blond Parfum opens with an unapologetic clash of bitter lime, sharp leather, and clove-spiced carnation. The initial spray delivers an oily sheen and a crisp alcohol lift. Give it five minutes. As the top notes settle, earthy vetiver and creamy ylang-ylang emerge alongside a cool, powdery iris root. It sme…

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Águas de Limão & Patchouli by O Boticário is a bright, refreshing splash designed for everyday casual wear. It opens with an instant burst of zesty lime, tart lemon, and soothing herbal lavender, creating an energizing feel like a cool shower on a hot morning. As it settles, gentle green sage and crisp cedar blend 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 Blond Parfum or Águas de Limão & Patchouli?

Tabac Blond Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. Tabac Blond Parfum is rated 4.53/5 from 204 votes; Águas de Limão & Patchouli is rated 4.04/5 from 69 votes. Choose Tabac Blond Parfum for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Águas de Limão & Patchouli for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Tabac Blond Parfum or Águas de Limão & Patchouli?

Tabac Blond Parfum lasts longest (Tabac Blond Parfum 71/100, Águas de Limão & Patchouli 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tabac Blond Parfum or Águas de Limão & Patchouli?

Tabac Blond Parfum projects furthest (Tabac Blond Parfum 64/100, Águas de Limão & Patchouli 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tabac Blond Parfum and Águas de Limão & Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Carnation, Lime, Ylang-Ylang and Vetiver.

Is Tabac Blond Parfum or Águas de Limão & Patchouli better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tabac Blond Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac Blond Parfum is the stronger pick. Tabac Blond Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tabac Blond Parfum and Águas de Limão & Patchouli?

Tabac Blond Parfum has top notes of Leather, Carnation and Lime, heart notes of Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Vetiver, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Cedar and Patchouli. Águas de Limão & Patchouli has top notes of Lime, Herbal Notes, Chamomile and Lavender, heart notes of Cedar, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Sandalowood and Amber.