Fragrance comparison

Tabac Man vs The smell of the sky Запах неба

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 499 ratings analysed

Tabac Man

Tabac

3.68497 votes

Rank #2,955 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

The smell of the sky Запах неба

Buvard.Parfums

4.002 votes

Rank #60,084 GreenAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Tabac Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The smell of the sky Запах неба
Choose it for a green and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Tabac Man2/4

The smell of the sky Запах неба2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The smell of the sky Запах неба
Sillage & projection: The smell of the sky Запах неба
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

The smell of the sky Запах небаBuvard.Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 497 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThe smell of the sky Запах неба

SillageThe smell of the sky Запах неба

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTabac ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

green100%

amber91%

aromatic83%

powdery74%

warm spicy65%

leather56%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderOrangeBergamotMint

Heart

CorianderVetiverCardamomGeranium

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanillaPatchouli

Notes

MintTeaCorianderTolu BalsamWhite SuedeCardamomWhipped CreamJuniperPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMint, Coriander, Cardamom and Patchouli. 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–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,955

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews129

Overall rank#60,084

PerfumerKaterina Buvard

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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The smell of the sky by Buvard.Parfums is an unusual green aromatic fragrance with a soft amber and suede undercurrent. Mint, tea, coriander, cardamom and juniper give it a cool herbal opening, while tolu balsam, patchouli, white suede and whipped cream suggest a warmer, smoother dry-down. It is best approached as a n…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Tabac Man or The smell of the sky Запах неба?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Tabac Man is rated 3.68/5 from 497 votes; The smell of the sky Запах неба is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Tabac Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The smell of the sky Запах неба for a green and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Tabac Man or The smell of the sky Запах неба?

The smell of the sky Запах неба lasts longest (The smell of the sky Запах неба 80/100, Tabac Man 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tabac Man or The smell of the sky Запах неба?

The smell of the sky Запах неба projects furthest (The smell of the sky Запах неба 75/100, Tabac Man 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tabac Man and The smell of the sky Запах неба smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Coriander, Cardamom and Patchouli.

What are the notes in Tabac Man and The smell of the sky Запах неба?

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. The smell of the sky Запах неба features Mint, Tea, Coriander, Tolu Balsam and White Suede.