Fragrance comparison

Tabac Man Silver vs 212 Men Aqua

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 220 ratings analysed

4 wins

Tabac Man Silver

Tabac

3.2931 votes

Rank #21,183 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

212 Men Aqua

Carolina Herrera

4.13189 votes

Rank #29,392 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Man Silver takes 4 of 5 categories.

Tabac Man Silver
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
212 Men Aqua
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer.

Tabac Man Silver4/5

212 Men Aqua1/5

Ratings & consensus: 212 Men Aqua
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tabac Man Silver
Sillage & projection: Tabac Man Silver
Value for money: Tabac Man Silver
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tabac Man Silver

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Tabac Man SilverTabac

212 Men AquaCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 33%Had 12%Want 55%

4.13/ 5 · 189 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winner212 Men AquaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

42%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

189 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTabac Man Silver

SillageTabac Man Silver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value47

Category winnerTabac Man SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

marine77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerCardamomPepperGrapefruit

Heart

AmbroxanElemi resinCedarGalbanum

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodMuskVetiver

Top

Sea waterGingerGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

AmbroxanGardeniaCardamomCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskPalisander RosewoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesGinger, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Ambroxan. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day60

Night100

Spring82

Summer100

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men88

Unisex7

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,183

PerfumerVincent Schaller

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#29,392

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTabac Man SilverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tabac Man Silver delivers a sharp, metallic energy that feels professional and clean. The scent opens with a fizzy blast of ginger and grapefruit, quickly followed by a dry heat from black pepper and cardamom. It is a versatile choice for the office, leaning into a modern barber shop aesthetic that stays fresh without…

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212 Men Aqua by Carolina Herrera is a Woody Aquatic fragrance for men. 212 Men Aqua was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Sea water, Ginger, Grapefruit and Bergamot; middle notes are Ambroxan, Gardenia, Cardamom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha; base notes are Sandalwood,…

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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 Silver or 212 Men Aqua?

Tabac Man Silver takes 4 of 5 categories. Tabac Man Silver is rated 3.29/5 from 31 votes; 212 Men Aqua is rated 4.13/5 from 189 votes. Choose Tabac Man Silver for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 212 Men Aqua for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Tabac Man Silver or 212 Men Aqua?

Tabac Man Silver lasts longest (Tabac Man Silver 63/100, 212 Men Aqua 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tabac Man Silver or 212 Men Aqua?

Tabac Man Silver projects furthest (Tabac Man Silver 65/100, 212 Men Aqua 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tabac Man Silver and 212 Men Aqua smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Ginger, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Ambroxan.

Is Tabac Man Silver or 212 Men Aqua better for summer or winter?

Tabac Man Silver suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tabac Man Silver and 212 Men Aqua?

Tabac Man Silver has top notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Ambroxan, Elemi resin, Cedar and Galbanum, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver. 212 Men Aqua has top notes of Sea water, Ginger, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Ambroxan, Gardenia, Cardamom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Palisander Rosewood.