Fragrance comparison

Tabac Man vs Thé Fantaisie

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 730 ratings analysed

4 wins

Tabac Man

Tabac

3.68497 votes

Rank #3,128 AromaticFresh Spicy

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55%scent match

Closely related

Thé Fantaisie

Roger & Gallet

4.06233 votes

Rank #5,627 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Tabac Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Thé Fantaisie
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

Tabac Man4/7

Thé Fantaisie3/7

Ratings & consensus: Thé Fantaisie
Community sentiment: Thé Fantaisie
Longevity: Tabac Man
Sillage & projection: Tabac Man
Value for money: Tabac Man
Versatility: Thé Fantaisie
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

Thé FantaisieRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 497 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 233 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerThé FantaisieRating 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

44%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerThé FantaisieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTabac Man

SillageTabac Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value77

Category winnerTabac ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match55%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

LemonMandarin OrangeOrangeCardamomPine TreeCorianderGeranium

Heart

Black TeaPink PepperNutmegClary SagePalmarosa

Base

CedarVetiverBenzoinSandalwoodCopahu BalmCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesOrange, 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall34

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerThé FantaisieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Men2

Unisex42

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,128

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews129

Overall rank#5,627

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews42

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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Thé Fantaisie opens with juicy citrus, black tea and a lively pinch of spice, then settles into soft woods with a clean, airy feel. Reviews describe it as fresh but layered, especially good in warm weather, with a sharper edge for some wearers and a tea note that can feel more persistent than many light colognes.

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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 Thé Fantaisie?

Tabac Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Tabac Man is rated 3.68/5 from 497 votes; Thé Fantaisie is rated 4.06/5 from 233 votes. Choose Tabac Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Thé Fantaisie for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Tabac Man or Thé Fantaisie?

Tabac Man lasts longest (Tabac Man 66/100, Thé Fantaisie 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tabac Man or Thé Fantaisie?

Tabac Man projects furthest (Tabac Man 59/100, Thé Fantaisie 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tabac Man and Thé Fantaisie smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Coriander, Vetiver and Cardamom.

Is Tabac Man or Thé Fantaisie better for summer or winter?

For summer, Thé Fantaisie 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 Thé Fantaisie?

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. Thé Fantaisie has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Black Tea, Pink Pepper, Nutmeg and Clary Sage, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Benzoin and Sandalwood.