Fragrance comparison

Tabac Man Silver vs Absolu Aventus 2023

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,631 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tabac Man Silver

Tabac

3.2931 votes

Rank #21,183 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Absolu Aventus 2023

Creed

4.382,600 votes

Rank #26,084 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Man Silver takes 3 of 5 categories.

Tabac Man Silver
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Absolu Aventus 2023
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Tabac Man Silver3/5

Absolu Aventus 20232/5

Ratings & consensus: Absolu Aventus 2023
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Absolu Aventus 2023
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

Absolu Aventus 2023Creed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 33%Had 12%Want 55%

4.38/ 5 · 2,600 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Rating 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

66%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

2,600 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAbsolu Aventus 2023

SillageTabac Man Silver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value16

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%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerCardamomPepperGrapefruit

Heart

AmbroxanElemi resinCedarGalbanum

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodMuskVetiver

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotPink PepperBlack CurrantPineappleNutmegCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerCinnamonCitronCardamomRose

Base8-10+ hrs

PatchouliVetiverOakmossAmbroxanMuskSandalwoodTonkaEvernyl

InformationalShared notesGinger, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Absolu Aventus 2023, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day94

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,183

PerfumerVincent Schaller

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#26,084

PerfumerNot listed

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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Absolu Aventus 2023 by Creed takes the famous smoky pineapple DNA and steeps it in dark, cozy spices. The first spray brings a sharp kick of tart grapefruit, juicy bergamot, and black currant, layered over warm nutmeg and fiery cloves. As the bright citrus settles down, a rich heart of fresh ginger, cinnamon, and subt…

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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 Absolu Aventus 2023?

Tabac Man Silver takes 3 of 5 categories. Tabac Man Silver is rated 3.29/5 from 31 votes; Absolu Aventus 2023 is rated 4.38/5 from 2,600 votes. Choose Tabac Man Silver for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Absolu Aventus 2023 for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Tabac Man Silver or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Absolu Aventus 2023 lasts longest (Absolu Aventus 2023 71/100, Tabac Man Silver 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tabac Man Silver or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Tabac Man Silver projects furthest (Tabac Man Silver 65/100, Absolu Aventus 2023 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tabac Man Silver and Absolu Aventus 2023 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ginger, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Ambroxan.

Is Tabac Man Silver or Absolu Aventus 2023 better for summer or winter?

Tabac Man Silver suits evening wear; Absolu Aventus 2023 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tabac Man Silver and Absolu Aventus 2023?

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. Absolu Aventus 2023 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Ginger, Cinnamon, Citron and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Ambroxan.