Fragrance comparison

Tabac Original vs Aire

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,682 ratings analysed

5 wins

Tabac Original

Tabac

3.911,148 votes

Rank #1,290 AromaticFresh Spicy

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,862 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Original takes 5 of 7 categories.

Tabac Original
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.

Tabac Original5/7

Aire0/7

Ratings & consensus: Tabac Original
Community sentiment: Tabac Original
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tabac Original
Versatility: Tabac Original
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tabac Original

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tabac OriginalTabac

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 1,148 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerTabac OriginalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

45%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

953 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerTabac OriginalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value42

Category winnerTabac OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainBergamotPepperLemonNeroli

Heart

ChamomileLavenderGeraniumOak

Base

SandalwoodCarnationMuskVetiverAmber

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Carnation. 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

Winter98

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTabac OriginalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex11

Women3

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#8,862

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerTabac OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tabac Original is a pillar of European grooming that smells like a freshly swept German barbershop. It leads with a sharp punch of petitgrain and lemon before settling into a clean, floral heart of lavender and geranium. This is not a modern gourmand. It is a dry, soapy scent for men who value a crisp, groomed present…

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Aire Loewe opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green galbanum, and bitter basil before easing into crisp citrus notes like lemon and bergamot. The heart brings a soapy white floral bouquet of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. Oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar create a cool, dry, earthy base that cuts through humid spring w…

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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 Original or Aire?

Tabac Original takes 5 of 7 categories. Tabac Original is rated 3.91/5 from 1,148 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Tabac Original for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Tabac Original or Aire?

They last about the same: Tabac Original 61/100, Aire 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Tabac Original or Aire?

Projection is very close: Tabac Original 54/100, Aire 54/100 for sillage.

Do Tabac Original and Aire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Carnation.

Is Tabac Original or Aire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tabac Original is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac Original is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tabac Original and Aire?

Tabac Original has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot, Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Chamomile, Lavender, Geranium and Oak, a base of Sandalwood, Carnation, Musk and Vetiver. Aire has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum and Citruses, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.