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Tabac Craftsman vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 386 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Craftsman takes 5 of 5 categories.

  • Tabac Craftsman

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • Dan Dana

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Tabac Craftsman5/5
Dan Dana0/5
Ratings & consensus
Tabac Craftsman
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tabac Craftsman
Sillage & projection
Tabac Craftsman
Value for money
Tabac Craftsman
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Tabac Craftsman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Tabac CraftsmanTabac
Dan DanaNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.78/ 5 · 366 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
3.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%
Category winnerTabac CraftsmanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
44%Like
16%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate

160 votes

10%Love
55%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
20%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate58
Category winners

LongevityTabac Craftsman

SillageTabac Craftsman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value84
¤ Price value78
Category winnerTabac CraftsmanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
lavender77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
citrus70%
lavender60%
ozonic50%
Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Black PepperGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
LavenderTonka BeanGeranium
Base
PatchouliVetiverLeather
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander
Heart
Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress
Base
MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter71
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer78
Fall100
Winter44
Day100
Night44
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men93
Unisex6
Women1
Men10
Unisex50
Women40
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,194

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews116

Overall rank#49,922

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerTabac CraftsmanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tabac Craftsman updates the heritage German brand with a sharp, modern edge. It opens with a blast of grapefruit and black pepper that feels immediate and energetic on the skin. As the scent settles, clean lavender and earthy vetiver take over, making it an easy pick for the office or a casual weekend morning in sprin…

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Dan Dana by Nabeel is an aromatic spicy perfume that combines sharp Mediterranean citrus fruits with dry woods and herbal undertones. Ideal for warm spring and summer afternoons, it wraps the skin in a crisp breeze of lavender, juniper berries, and cedar. It leans away from modern sugary profiles, appealing to those w…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Tabac Craftsman or Dan Dana?

Tabac Craftsman takes 5 of 5 categories. Tabac Craftsman is rated 3.78/5 from 366 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Tabac Craftsman for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tabac Craftsman or Dan Dana?

Tabac Craftsman lasts longest (Tabac Craftsman 65/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tabac Craftsman or Dan Dana?

Tabac Craftsman projects furthest (Tabac Craftsman 57/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tabac Craftsman and Dan Dana smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lavender.

Is Tabac Craftsman or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tabac Craftsman and Dan Dana?

Tabac Craftsman has top notes of Black Pepper, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Tonka Bean and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Leather. Dan Dana has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Black Pepper, Bay Leaf and Cedar, a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver and Guaiac Wood.

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