Fragrance comparison

Tabac vs Plunge

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 965 ratings analysed

4 wins

Tabac

4.05932 votes

Rank #1,376 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Plunge

Strangers Parfumerie

3.9133 votes

Rank #23,739 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Plunge
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Tabac4/7

Plunge3/7

Ratings & consensus: Tabac
Community sentiment: Tabac
Longevity: Plunge
Sillage & projection: Plunge
Value for money: Tabac
Versatility: Plunge
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tabac

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TabacTabac

PlungeStrangers Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 932 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%

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

33%Love

36%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerTabacMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityPlunge

SillagePlunge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value44

Category winnerTabacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

citrus77%

floral69%

powdery61%

floral100%

fruity92%

amber84%

aldehydic77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, woody and aldehydic

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

Notes

AldehydesPlumDamask RoseCarnationNarcissusPeachPalisander RosewoodBergamotOakmossBenzoinSandalwoodJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Sandalwood. 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–

Spring100

Summer73

Fall64

Winter27

Day100

Night50

Category winnerPlungeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews151

Overall rank#23,739

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Plunge by Strangers Parfumerie opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and bitter marjoram before revealing a dense floral core. Unripe green plum and peach flesh cut through powdery damask rose, carnation, and narcissus, giving the heart a brisk, slightly metallic edge rather than a syrupy sweetness. A…

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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 Plunge?

Tabac takes 4 of 7 categories. Tabac is rated 4.05/5 from 932 votes; Plunge is rated 3.91/5 from 33 votes. Choose Tabac for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Plunge for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tabac or Plunge?

Plunge lasts longest (Plunge 72/100, Tabac 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tabac or Plunge?

Plunge projects furthest (Plunge 62/100, Tabac 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tabac and Plunge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Sandalwood.

Is Tabac or Plunge better for summer or winter?

For summer, Plunge is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac is the stronger pick. Plunge suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tabac and Plunge?

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. Plunge features Aldehydes, Plum, Damask Rose, Carnation and Narcissus.