Fragrance comparison

Tabac Man vs Mirto

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 525 ratings analysed

Tabac Man

Tabac

3.68497 votes

Rank #3,128 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Mirto

L'Erbolario

4.5028 votes

Rank #17,758 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mirto takes 6 of 7 categories.

Tabac Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mirto
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Tabac Man1/7

Mirto6/7

Ratings & consensus: Mirto
Community sentiment: Mirto
Longevity: Mirto
Sillage & projection: Mirto
Value for money: Mirto
Versatility: Mirto
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

MirtoL'Erbolario

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 497 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 24%Had 11%Want 65%

Category winnerMirtoRating 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

57%Love

39%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerMirtoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMirto

SillageMirto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value88

Category winnerMirtoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

herbal77%

woody65%

lavender53%

floral42%

Scent match61%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

LavenderJuniperCorianderBergamotNutmegBasil

Heart

ArtemisiaLilacIrisJasmineGeraniumMint

Base

VetiverBirchLabdanumStrawberryVanilla

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Mint and Coriander. 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

Summer73

Fall55

Winter36

Day100

Night80

Category winnerMirtoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Men75

Unisex0

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,128

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews129

Overall rank#17,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

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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L'Erbolario Mirto strikes the nose with an aggressive wave of sharp lavender, crushed juniper berries, and bitter basil. This Italian green aromatic fragrance does not soft-pedal its herbs. As the initial citrus sparkle of bergamot recedes, raw coriander and dusty artemisia step forward, giving the heart a dry, medici…

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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 Mirto?

Mirto takes 6 of 7 categories. Tabac Man is rated 3.68/5 from 497 votes; Mirto is rated 4.50/5 from 28 votes. Choose Tabac Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mirto for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tabac Man or Mirto?

They last about the same: Mirto 67/100, Tabac Man 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Tabac Man or Mirto?

Mirto projects furthest (Mirto 66/100, Tabac Man 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tabac Man and Mirto smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Mint and Coriander.

Is Tabac Man or Mirto better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Tabac Man and Mirto?

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. Mirto has top notes of Lavender, Juniper, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Artemisia, Lilac, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Birch, Labdanum and Strawberry.