Fragrance comparison

Tabac Craftsman vs Santos F.C.

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 368 ratings analysed

1 wins

Tabac Craftsman

Tabac

3.78366 votes

Rank #3,197 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

Santos F.C.

Jequiti

5.002 votes

Rank #52,102 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Craftsman takes 1 of 1 categories.

Tabac Craftsman
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Santos F.C.
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Tabac Craftsman1/1

Santos F.C.0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

Santos F.C.Jequiti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 366 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 64%Had 7%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

patchouli65%

earthy56%

Scent match68%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy

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

Green LeavesGrapefruitYuzuBlack Pepper

Heart

CardamomGeraniumLavenderOzonic notes

Base

PatchouliVetiverLeatherTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Grapefruit, Lavender and Tonka Bean. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,197

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews116

Overall rank#52,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Santos F.C. by Jequiti delivers a punchy aromatic burst designed for daily wear and active lifestyles. It kicks off with a sharp splash of tart grapefruit, zesty yuzu, and crushed green leaves, giving you the invigorating feeling of cool outdoor air before a morning workout. As the opening citrus settles, warm black p…

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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 Craftsman or Santos F.C.?

Tabac Craftsman takes 1 of 1 categories. Tabac Craftsman is rated 3.78/5 from 366 votes; Santos F.C. is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Tabac Craftsman for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Santos F.C. for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Do Tabac Craftsman and Santos F.C. smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Lavender and Tonka Bean.

Is Tabac Craftsman or Santos F.C. better for summer or winter?

Santos F.C. suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tabac Craftsman and Santos F.C.?

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. Santos F.C. has top notes of Green Leaves, Grapefruit, Yuzu and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cardamom, Geranium, Lavender and Ozonic notes, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Leather and Tonka Bean.