Fragrance comparison

Tabac Original vs Tuxedo Noir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,151 ratings analysed

4 wins

Tabac Original

Tabac

3.911,148 votes

Rank #1,290 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Tuxedo Noir

LANSY

3.673 votes

Rank #59,671 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Original takes 4 of 4 categories.

Tabac Original
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Tuxedo Noir
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Tabac Original4/4

Tuxedo Noir0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tabac Original
Sillage & projection: Tabac Original
Value for money: Tabac Original
Versatility: Not scored
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

Tuxedo NoirLANSY

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 1,148 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

0%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityTabac Original

SillageTabac Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value63

Category winnerTabac OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

patchouli100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody 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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitOrangePepperCorianderLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineGardeniaRosemaryLavenderGeraniumSea NotesNeroli

Base

PatchouliMuskAmberCedarHeliotropeVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Lemon and Neroli. 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–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex11

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#59,671

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Tuxedo Noir opens with bright citrus and pepper, then settles into a cleaner aromatic heart with lavender, neroli and a light marine touch. As it dries down, patchouli, musk and amber give it a woody, powdery finish that reads familiar and easy to wear. It looks aimed at men who like fresh designer-style scents with a…

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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 Tuxedo Noir?

Tabac Original takes 4 of 4 categories. Tabac Original is rated 3.91/5 from 1,148 votes; Tuxedo Noir is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Tabac Original for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Tuxedo Noir for a patchouli and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tabac Original or Tuxedo Noir?

Tabac Original lasts longest (Tabac Original 61/100, Tuxedo Noir 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tabac Original or Tuxedo Noir?

Tabac Original projects furthest (Tabac Original 54/100, Tuxedo Noir 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tabac Original and Tuxedo Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Lemon and Neroli.

Is Tabac Original or Tuxedo Noir better for summer or winter?

Tuxedo Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tabac Original and Tuxedo Noir?

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. Tuxedo Noir has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Rosemary and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Amber and Cedar.