Fragrance comparison

Tabac vs Vetyver

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,035 ratings analysed

5 wins

Tabac

4.05932 votes

Rank #1,376 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Vetyver

Roger & Gallet

4.04103 votes

Rank #12,673 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac takes 5 of 7 categories.

Tabac
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Vetyver
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Tabac5/7

Vetyver2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TabacTabac

VetyverRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 932 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 44%Had 26%Want 30%

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

61%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerVetyverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTabac

SillageTabac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTabacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

citrus77%

floral69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

mossy69%

fresh61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

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

LemonBergamotOrangeLavenderRosemaryNeroli

Heart

FirCedarTonka BeanCarnationOrris Root

Base

OakmossMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, 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–

Spring100

Summer97

Fall64

Winter24

Day100

Night35

Category winnerVetyverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

Men37

Unisex63

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews151

Overall rank#12,673

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

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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Vetyver opens with bright lemon, bergamot and aromatic herbs, then settles into a dry, mossy woods accord with fir, lavender and a soft smoky vetiver impression. It wears like a classic French cologne, fresh, tidy and slightly old-school. The catch is performance. Many wearers find the opening appealing but short-live…

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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 Vetyver?

Tabac takes 5 of 7 categories. Tabac is rated 4.05/5 from 932 votes; Vetyver is rated 4.04/5 from 103 votes. Choose Tabac for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Vetyver for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tabac or Vetyver?

Tabac lasts longest (Tabac 60/100, Vetyver 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tabac or Vetyver?

Tabac projects furthest (Tabac 54/100, Vetyver 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tabac and Vetyver smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Neroli, Lemon and Bergamot.

Is Tabac or Vetyver better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Tabac and Vetyver?

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. Vetyver has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Orange and Lavender, heart notes of Fir, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Amber.