Fragrance comparison

Tabac Man vs Obsidian

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 502 ratings analysed

Tabac Man

Tabac

3.68497 votes

Rank #3,128 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #38,697 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories.

Tabac Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Obsidian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Tabac Man1/4

Obsidian3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Obsidian
Sillage & projection: Obsidian
Value for money: Obsidian
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

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 497 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value94

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderOrangeBergamotMint

Heart

CorianderVetiverCardamomGeranium

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanillaPatchouli

Top

GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender

Heart

AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Coriander, Vetiver and Cardamom. 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–

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,128

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews129

Overall rank#38,697

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Obsidian by Insider Parfums offers a bold, woody composition designed for those who appreciate intensity. This unisex scent centers on oud and vetiver, creating a dry and spicy profile that cuts through cold air. It remains firm on the skin for hours, making it a reliable choice for autumn evenings when you need a fra…

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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 Obsidian?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories. Tabac Man is rated 3.68/5 from 497 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Tabac Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Obsidian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tabac Man or Obsidian?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Tabac Man 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tabac Man or Obsidian?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Tabac Man 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tabac Man and Obsidian smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Coriander, Vetiver and Cardamom.

Is Tabac Man or Obsidian better for summer or winter?

Obsidian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tabac Man and Obsidian?

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. Obsidian has top notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Agarwood, Vetiver, Incense and Oud, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk.