Fragrance comparison

Tabac vs Eau d'Orlane

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,051 ratings analysed

4 wins

Tabac

4.05932 votes

Rank #1,376 AromaticWoody

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62%scent match

Closely related

Eau d'Orlane

Orlane

3.70119 votes

Rank #15,417 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac takes 4 of 7 categories.

Tabac
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Eau d'Orlane
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Tabac4/7

Eau d'Orlane1/7

Ratings & consensus: Tabac
Community sentiment: Tabac
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tabac
Versatility: Eau d'Orlane
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tabac

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TabacTabac

Eau d'OrlaneOrlane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 932 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 34%Had 37%Want 29%

Category winnerTabacRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

932 votes

29%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

109 votes

Category winnerTabacMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTabacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

citrus77%

floral69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

woody91%

green83%

aromatic74%

fresh65%

aldehydic56%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesLavenderNeroliLemonBergamot

Heart

CarnationSandalwoodPine Tree NeedlesRoseJasmineOrris Root

Base

TobaccoMuskOakmossAmberTonka BeanVanilla

Top

AldehydesBergamotGreen NotesNeroliLemonMandarin OrangeVerbenaBitter Orange

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyOrris RootRose

Base

VetiverCedarOakmossMuskTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Neroli, Lemon and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall35

Winter33

Day100

Night10

Category winnerEau d'OrlaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

Men6

Unisex44

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews151

Overall rank#15,417

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerTabacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tabac remains a staple for men who appreciate a traditional barbershop profile. It opens with sharp aldehydes and lavender that settle into a clean, soapy heart of carnation and pine tree needles. The dry down introduces a light tobacco note mixed with oakmoss and vanilla. This is a reliable daily choice for someone w…

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Eau d'Orlane is a clean, green citrus floral with a very 1990s fresh-soapy character. Reviews point to a bright aldehydic opening, airy citrus, lily-of-the-valley, and a woody mossy base that can read slightly masculine on skin. It suits warm weather, daytime wear, and anyone who likes elegant shower-clean fragrances…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Tabac or Eau d'Orlane?

Tabac takes 4 of 7 categories. Tabac is rated 4.05/5 from 932 votes; Eau d'Orlane is rated 3.70/5 from 119 votes. Choose Tabac for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Eau d'Orlane for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tabac or Eau d'Orlane?

They last about the same: Tabac 60/100, Eau d'Orlane 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Tabac or Eau d'Orlane?

Projection is very close: Tabac 54/100, Eau d'Orlane 54/100 for sillage.

Do Tabac and Eau d'Orlane smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Neroli, Lemon and Bergamot.

Is Tabac or Eau d'Orlane better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau d'Orlane is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac is the stronger pick. Eau d'Orlane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tabac and Eau d'Orlane?

Tabac has top notes of Aldehydes, Lavender, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Sandalwood, Pine Tree Needles and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Musk, Oakmoss and Amber. Eau d'Orlane has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Green Notes and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss and Musk.