Fragrance comparison

Tabac Man vs Amber

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 569 ratings analysed

Tabac Man

Tabac

3.68497 votes

Rank #3,128 AromaticFresh Spicy

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60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Amber

Mahogany

3.9072 votes

Rank #11,538 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber takes 4 of 7 categories.

Tabac Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Amber
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Tabac Man3/7

Amber4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tabac ManTabac

AmberMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 497 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%

Category winnerAmberRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

51%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

157 votes

29%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerAmberMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAmber

SillageAmber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value79

Category winnerTabac ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderOrangeBergamotMint

Heart

CorianderVetiverCardamomGeranium

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanillaPatchouli

Top

LavenderMintPomeloBergamotLime

Heart

Orange BlossomNutmegGeraniumCardamom

Base

AmberGuaiac WoodSandalwoodMuskTeak WoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Mint and Vetiver. 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

Winter75

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTabac ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Men52

Unisex43

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,128

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews129

Overall rank#11,538

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerTabac ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tabac Man is a sharp, modern aromatic fougere that moves away from the powdery florals of the original classic. It opens with a cooling blast of mint and lavender, supported by a crisp citrus duo of orange and bergamot. This fragrance is designed for the man who wants a reliable, clean, and professional scent for dail…

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Amber by Mahogany is an aromatic fougere that relies on clean lavender and cool mint to balance a warm, wood-heavy base. It works exceptionally well as a casual daytime scent for spring, offering a crisp profile that transitions into a subtle, dry teak and guaiac wood hum on the skin.

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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 Man or Amber?

Amber takes 4 of 7 categories. Tabac Man is rated 3.68/5 from 497 votes; Amber is rated 3.90/5 from 72 votes. Choose Tabac Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Amber for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Tabac Man or Amber?

Amber lasts longest (Amber 73/100, Tabac Man 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tabac Man or Amber?

Amber projects furthest (Amber 69/100, Tabac Man 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tabac Man and Amber smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Mint and Vetiver.

Is Tabac Man or Amber better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tabac Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac Man is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tabac Man and Amber?

Tabac Man has top notes of Lavender, Orange, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Coriander, Vetiver, Cardamom and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Vanilla and Patchouli. Amber has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Pomelo and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Nutmeg, Geranium and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Musk.