Fragrance comparison

Tabac vs Timeless

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 934 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tabac

4.05932 votes

Rank #1,376 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Timeless

M. Micallef

4.002 votes

Rank #64,036 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac takes 3 of 4 categories.

Tabac
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Timeless
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Tabac3/4

Timeless1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TabacTabac

TimelessM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 932 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTimeless

SillageTabac

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%

white floral100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

musky77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus and powdery

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

NeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

White MuskAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Rose and Jasmine. 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–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews151

Overall rank#64,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Timeless by M. Micallef is a versatile unisex fragrance that blends bright, citrusy top notes with a soft, floral heart. As it warms on the skin, it settles into a comforting base of musk, amber, and vanilla. It is a reliable choice for daily wear during transitional seasons like spring and autumn, offering a clean, b…

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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 Timeless?

Tabac takes 3 of 4 categories. Tabac is rated 4.05/5 from 932 votes; Timeless is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Tabac for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Timeless for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tabac or Timeless?

Timeless lasts longest (Timeless 80/100, Tabac 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tabac or Timeless?

Tabac projects furthest (Tabac 54/100, Timeless 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tabac and Timeless smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Tabac or Timeless better for summer or winter?

Timeless suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tabac and Timeless?

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. Timeless has top notes of Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of White Musk, Amber and Vanilla.