Fragrance comparison

Tabac Original vs Gucci pour Homme (2003)

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4,766 ratings analysed

Tabac Original

Tabac

3.911,148 votes

Rank #1,290 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Gucci pour Homme (2003)

Gucci

4.443,618 votes

Rank #591 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci pour Homme (2003) takes 6 of 7 categories.

Tabac Original
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Tabac Original1/7

Gucci pour Homme (2003)6/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Community sentiment: Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Longevity: Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Sillage & projection: Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Value for money: Tabac Original
Versatility: Gucci pour Homme (2003)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci pour Homme (2003)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tabac OriginalTabac

Gucci pour Homme (2003)Gucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 1,148 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.44/ 5 · 3,618 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

Category winnerGucci pour Homme (2003)Rating 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

61%Love

29%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

3,618 votes

Category winnerGucci pour Homme (2003)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityGucci pour Homme (2003)

SillageGucci pour Homme (2003)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value45

Category winnerTabac OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

amber92%

smoky84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainBergamotPepperLemonNeroli

Heart

ChamomileLavenderGeraniumOak

Base

SandalwoodCarnationMuskVetiverAmber

Top15 to 30 minutes

PapyrusGingerArtemisiaBasilBergamotLavenderLemonPetitgrain

Heart2 to 4 hours

CedarPink PepperSandalwoodPatchouliOrris RootCarnationGeraniumJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

IncenseLeatherAmberVetiverLabdanumVanillaOakmossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender. Durations are only published for Gucci pour Homme (2003), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day–

Night–

Spring30

Summer15

Fall94

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Category winnerGucci pour Homme (2003)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex11

Women3

Men89

Unisex9

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#591

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerGucci pour Homme (2003)Higher 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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Gucci pour Homme (2003) is a dry woody spicy scent built on crisp papyrus, sharpened pencil cedar, and fragrant incense. The fragrance begins with a brief burst of sharp lemon, ginger, and aromatic basil, but quickly shifts toward its true character: clean cedarwood, earthy patchouli, and warm amber. There is an unmis…

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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 Gucci pour Homme (2003)?

Gucci pour Homme (2003) takes 6 of 7 categories. Tabac Original is rated 3.91/5 from 1,148 votes; Gucci pour Homme (2003) is rated 4.44/5 from 3,618 votes. Choose Tabac Original for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Gucci pour Homme (2003) for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tabac Original or Gucci pour Homme (2003)?

Gucci pour Homme (2003) lasts longest (Gucci pour Homme (2003) 73/100, Tabac Original 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tabac Original or Gucci pour Homme (2003)?

Gucci pour Homme (2003) projects furthest (Gucci pour Homme (2003) 62/100, Tabac Original 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tabac Original and Gucci pour Homme (2003) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender.

Is Tabac Original or Gucci pour Homme (2003) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci pour Homme (2003) is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci pour Homme (2003) is the stronger pick. Gucci pour Homme (2003) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tabac Original and Gucci pour Homme (2003)?

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. Gucci pour Homme (2003) has top notes of Papyrus, Ginger, Artemisia and Basil, heart notes of Cedar, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Incense, Leather, Amber and Vetiver.