Fragrance comparison

Tabac Man vs V/S Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 639 ratings analysed

Tabac Man

Tabac

3.68497 votes

Rank #3,128 AromaticFresh Spicy

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64%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

V/S Homme

Versace

3.96142 votes

Rank #12,289 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V/S Homme takes 3 of 7 categories.

Tabac Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
V/S Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Tabac Man2/7

V/S Homme3/7

Ratings & consensus: V/S Homme
Community sentiment: V/S Homme
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tabac Man
Versatility: V/S Homme
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

V/S HommeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 497 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%

Category winnerV/S HommeRating 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

32%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerV/S HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value67

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%

woody84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

floral61%

Scent match64%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

LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Orange, 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

Summer64

Fall71

Winter40

Day100

Night48

Category winnerV/S HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,128

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews129

Overall rank#12,289

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews16

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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Versace V/S Homme starts with a sharp splash of lime and cold mint, supported by lavender. As the fragrance warms on skin, it transitions into a dry, herbal heart of sage and nutmeg before settling onto a clean base of cedar and oakmoss. It suits casual daytime wear in mild spring weather.

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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 V/S Homme?

V/S Homme takes 3 of 7 categories. Tabac Man is rated 3.68/5 from 497 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Tabac Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tabac Man or V/S Homme?

They last about the same: Tabac Man 66/100, V/S Homme 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Tabac Man or V/S Homme?

Projection is very close: Tabac Man 59/100, V/S Homme 59/100 for sillage.

Do Tabac Man and V/S Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Orange, Mint and Coriander.

Is Tabac Man or V/S Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, V/S Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac Man is the stronger pick. V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tabac Man and V/S Homme?

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. V/S Homme has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Coriander and Mint, heart notes of Nutmeg, Rose, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver.