Fragrance comparison

Tabac Original vs Tabac Original Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,374 ratings analysed

Tabac Original

Tabac

3.911,148 votes

Rank #1,287 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

86%scent match

Very similar

6 wins

Tabac Original Eau de Toilette

Tabac

4.11226 votes

Rank #2,678 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Original Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 7 categories.

Tabac Original
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Tabac Original Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Tabac Original1/7

Tabac Original Eau de Toilette6/7

Ratings & consensus: Tabac Original Eau de Toilette
Community sentiment: Tabac Original Eau de Toilette
Longevity: Tabac Original Eau de Toilette
Sillage & projection: Tabac Original Eau de Toilette
Value for money: Tabac Original Eau de Toilette
Versatility: Tabac Original Eau de Toilette
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

Tabac Original Eau de ToiletteTabac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 1,148 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 73%Had 6%Want 21%

Category winnerTabac Original Eau de ToiletteRating 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

68%Love

19%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerTabac Original Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTabac Original Eau de Toilette

SillageTabac Original Eau de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value90

Category winnerTabac Original Eau de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

herbal84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match86%Very similar · both aromatic, woody 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

PetitgrainBergamotPepperNeroliLemon

Heart

ChamomileLavenderOakGeranium

Base

SandalwoodCarnationVetiverMuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Bergamot, Pepper and Lemon. 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

Summer93

Fall93

Winter80

Day100

Night73

Category winnerTabac Original Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex11

Women3

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,287

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#2,678

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews77

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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Tabac Original Eau de Toilette is a cornerstone of European barbershop perfumery. It opens with a crisp blend of petitgrain and black pepper before settling into a distinctive heart of chamomile and lavender. The dry down is warm and spicy with carnation and sandalwood. It is a reliable choice for men who want a clean…

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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 Tabac Original Eau de Toilette?

Tabac Original Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 7 categories. Tabac Original is rated 3.91/5 from 1,148 votes; Tabac Original Eau de Toilette is rated 4.11/5 from 226 votes. Choose Tabac Original for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Tabac Original Eau de Toilette for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tabac Original or Tabac Original Eau de Toilette?

Tabac Original Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Tabac Original Eau de Toilette 71/100, Tabac Original 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tabac Original or Tabac Original Eau de Toilette?

Tabac Original Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Tabac Original Eau de Toilette 64/100, Tabac Original 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tabac Original and Tabac Original Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Very similar: a 86% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Bergamot, Pepper and Lemon.

Is Tabac Original or Tabac Original Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tabac Original Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac Original is the stronger pick. Tabac Original Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tabac Original and Tabac Original Eau de Toilette?

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. Tabac Original Eau de Toilette has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot, Pepper and Neroli, heart notes of Chamomile, Lavender, Oak and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Carnation, Vetiver and Musk.