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Tabac Craftsman vs The Denim Jacket

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

Updated 394 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Denim Jacket takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Tabac Craftsman

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • The Denim Jacket

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

Tabac Craftsman2/7
The Denim Jacket5/7
Ratings & consensus
The Denim Jacket
Community sentiment
The Denim Jacket
Longevity
Tabac Craftsman
Sillage & projection
The Denim Jacket
Value for money
The Denim Jacket
Versatility
The Denim Jacket
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
The Denim JacketZara
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.78/ 5 · 366 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
4.29/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 55%Had 15%Want 30%
Category winnerThe Denim JacketRating 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

43%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerThe Denim JacketMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityTabac Craftsman

SillageThe Denim Jacket

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value84
¤ Price value90
Category winnerThe Denim JacketBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
lavender77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
herbal83%
woody74%
citrus65%
amber56%
Scent match70%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
BergamotGrapefruitBlack PepperGranny Smith apple
Heart
SageGeraniumLavender
Base
Tonka BeanVetiverPatchouliAmberwood
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
Summer65
Fall65
Winter29
Day100
Night63
Category winnerThe Denim JacketMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men93
Unisex6
Women1
Men82
Unisex9
Women9
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,183

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews116

Overall rank#18,279

PerfumerMarine Ipert

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Zara offers a breezy take on the aromatic fougere style with The Denim Jacket, a 2019 release that smells clean and modern. It pairs bright grapefruit and sour green apple with a lavender heart, drying down into a warm base of amberwood and tonka bean. This is an easygoing option for casual spring afternoons when you …

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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 The Denim Jacket?

The Denim Jacket takes 5 of 7 categories. Tabac Craftsman is rated 3.78/5 from 366 votes; The Denim Jacket is rated 4.29/5 from 28 votes. Choose Tabac Craftsman for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Denim Jacket for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tabac Craftsman or The Denim Jacket?

Tabac Craftsman lasts longest (Tabac Craftsman 65/100, The Denim Jacket 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tabac Craftsman or The Denim Jacket?

Projection is very close: The Denim Jacket 58/100, Tabac Craftsman 57/100 for sillage.

Do Tabac Craftsman and The Denim Jacket smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% 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 The Denim Jacket better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Denim Jacket is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac Craftsman is the stronger pick. The Denim Jacket suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tabac Craftsman and The Denim Jacket?

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. The Denim Jacket has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Granny Smith apple, heart notes of Sage, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Patchouli and Amberwood.

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