Fragrance comparison

Tabac Original Eau de Toilette vs Aire

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 760 ratings analysed

7 wins

Tabac Original Eau de Toilette

Tabac

4.11226 votes

Rank #2,678 AromaticWoody

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,845 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Original Eau de Toilette takes 7 of 7 categories.

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.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.

Tabac Original Eau de Toilette7/7

Aire0/7

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 Eau de Toilette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tabac Original Eau de ToiletteTabac

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 73%Had 6%Want 21%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerTabac Original Eau de ToiletteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

19%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

31 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityTabac Original Eau de Toilette

SillageTabac Original Eau de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value42

Category winnerTabac Original Eau de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

herbal84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

citrus61%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainBergamotPepperNeroliLemon

Heart

ChamomileLavenderOakGeranium

Base

SandalwoodCarnationVetiverMuskAmbergris

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

Summer93

Fall93

Winter80

Day100

Night73

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTabac Original Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,678

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews77

Overall rank#8,845

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerTabac Original Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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 Eau de Toilette or Aire?

Tabac Original Eau de Toilette takes 7 of 7 categories. Tabac Original Eau de Toilette is rated 4.11/5 from 226 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. 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. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.

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

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

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

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

Do Tabac Original Eau de Toilette and Aire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Carnation.

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

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

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

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. 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.