Fragrance comparison

Tabac Man vs Les Eternels Volver

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 500 ratings analysed

4 wins

Tabac Man

Tabac

3.68497 votes

Rank #3,128 AromaticFresh Spicy

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68%scent match

Closely related

Les Eternels Volver

Reyane Tradition

3.673 votes

Rank #64,753 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Man takes 4 of 4 categories.

Tabac Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Les Eternels Volver
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Tabac Man4/4

Les Eternels Volver0/4

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

Les Eternels VolverReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 497 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityTabac Man

SillageTabac Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value19

Category winnerTabac ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match68%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

CardamomBergamotMintLemonLimeGrapefruitCorianderCedar Needles

Heart

GeraniumPink PepperBlack PepperJuniper BerriesNutmeg

Base

AmberSandalwoodHaitian VetiverPatchouliOakmossOlibanumMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Coriander 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

Summer67

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,128

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews129

Overall rank#64,753

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Les Eternels Volver by Reyane Tradition is a bracing woody and aromatic scent for men. It opens with a sharp burst of mint and cold citrus notes, transitioning into a spicy heart of black pepper and geranium. This fragrance settles into a grounding base of vetiver and sandalwood, perfect for everyday wear in warmer cl…

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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 Les Eternels Volver?

Tabac Man takes 4 of 4 categories. Tabac Man is rated 3.68/5 from 497 votes; Les Eternels Volver is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Tabac Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Les Eternels Volver for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tabac Man or Les Eternels Volver?

Tabac Man lasts longest (Tabac Man 66/100, Les Eternels Volver 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tabac Man or Les Eternels Volver?

Tabac Man projects furthest (Tabac Man 59/100, Les Eternels Volver 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tabac Man and Les Eternels Volver smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Coriander and Vetiver.

Is Tabac Man or Les Eternels Volver better for summer or winter?

Les Eternels Volver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tabac Man and Les Eternels Volver?

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. Les Eternels Volver has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Juniper Berries, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver and Patchouli.