Fragrance comparison

Tabac Craftsman vs The Wild Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 397 ratings analysed

Tabac Craftsman

Tabac

3.78366 votes

Rank #3,197 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The Wild Man

Morris

4.2331 votes

Rank #28,646 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Wild Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Tabac Craftsman
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The Wild Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Tabac Craftsman3/7

The Wild Man4/7

Ratings & consensus: The Wild Man
Community sentiment: The Wild Man
Longevity: Tabac Craftsman
Sillage & projection: Tabac Craftsman
Value for money: The Wild Man
Versatility: The Wild Man
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 Wild ManMorris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 366 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 60%Had 21%Want 19%

Category winnerThe Wild ManRating 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

26%Love

71%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerThe Wild ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTabac Craftsman

SillageTabac Craftsman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value89

Category winnerThe Wild ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Black PepperGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

LavenderTonka BeanGeranium

Base

PatchouliVetiverLeather

Top15-30 mins

LavenderMelonRhubarbPineappleCalabrian bergamotGreen NotesMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

GeraniumBlack PepperJasmineMagnolia

Base5-7 hrs

OlibanumVetiverLabdanumTonka BeanPatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lavender. Durations are only published for The Wild Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Spring93

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night64

Category winnerThe Wild ManMost 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#28,646

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews2

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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The Wild Man by Morris takes the beloved modern aromatic profile and gives it a smooth Italian spin. Spraying it on delivers an energetic splash of Calabrian bergamot, sweet melon, tart rhubarb, and crisp lavender. As the initial fruity zest settles, a clean core of geranium and cracked black pepper adds structure wit…

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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 Wild Man?

The Wild Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Tabac Craftsman is rated 3.78/5 from 366 votes; The Wild Man is rated 4.23/5 from 31 votes. Choose Tabac Craftsman for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Wild Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tabac Craftsman or The Wild Man?

Tabac Craftsman lasts longest (Tabac Craftsman 65/100, The Wild Man 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tabac Craftsman or The Wild Man?

Tabac Craftsman projects furthest (Tabac Craftsman 57/100, The Wild Man 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tabac Craftsman and The Wild Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lavender.

Is Tabac Craftsman or The Wild Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Tabac Craftsman and The Wild Man?

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 Wild Man has top notes of Lavender, Melon, Rhubarb and Pineapple, heart notes of Geranium, Black Pepper, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Olibanum, Vetiver, Labdanum and Tonka Bean.