Tabac vs Ellen Tracy
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tabac takes 4 of 7 categories.
TabacChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Ellen TracyChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tabac4/7
Ellen Tracy2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Tabac
- Community sentiment
- Tabac
- Longevity
- Ellen Tracy
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Tabac
- Versatility
- Ellen Tracy
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tabac
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
TabacTabacEllen TracyEllen TracyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 932 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
3.85/ 5 · 1,090 votes
Have 51%Had 31%Want 18%
Category winnerTabacRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
45%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
932 votes
25%Love
53%Like
5%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
1,090 votes
Category winnerTabacMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEllen Tracy
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTabacBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
aldehydic84%
citrus77%
floral69%
powdery61%
woody100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
floral77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesLavenderNeroliLemonBergamot
Heart
CarnationSandalwoodPine Tree NeedlesRoseJasmineOrris Root
Base
TobaccoMuskOakmossAmberTonka BeanVanilla
Top15 to 30 minutes
PeachPlumCinnamonGalbanumHiacynthOsmanthusBergamotGreen Notes
Heart2 to 3 hours
Orris RootAldehydesRoseOrchidTuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationFreesia
Base3 to 5 hours
SandalwoodMuskCedarAmberOakmossTonka BeanRaspberry
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Ellen Tracy, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring97
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring81
Summer62
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night37
Category winnerEllen TracyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,376
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews151
Overall rank#4,104
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews167
Category winnerTabacHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTabac 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…
Reviews →Ellen Tracy by Ellen Tracy delivers a soft, comforting profile centered on ripe fruit, powdery florals, and creamy woods. The scent opens with sweet peach and juicy plum sharpened by crisp green notes, tangy bergamot, and a dusting of cinnamon. As the brightness settles, a classic floral heart emerges, featuring powde…
Reviews →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 Ellen Tracy?
Tabac takes 4 of 7 categories. Tabac is rated 4.05/5 from 932 votes; Ellen Tracy is rated 3.85/5 from 1,090 votes. Choose Tabac for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Ellen Tracy for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Tabac or Ellen Tracy?
They last about the same: Ellen Tracy 61/100, Tabac 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Tabac or Ellen Tracy?
Projection is very close: Tabac 54/100, Ellen Tracy 54/100 for sillage.
Do Tabac and Ellen Tracy smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Sandalwood.
Is Tabac or Ellen Tracy better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ellen Tracy is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac is the stronger pick. Ellen Tracy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Tabac and Ellen Tracy?
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. Ellen Tracy has top notes of Peach, Plum, Cinnamon and Galbanum, heart notes of Orris Root, Aldehydes, Rose and Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Amber.
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