Fragrance comparison

Tabac Rose vs L

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tabac Rose

Requin

2.333 votes

Rank #73,049 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Cristiana Bellodi · 2016

4.205 votes

Rank #58,625 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Rose takes 3 of 4 categories.

Tabac Rose
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
L
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Tabac Rose3/4

L1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tabac RoseRequin

LCristiana Bellodi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 17%Want 75%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 23%Had 8%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate33

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTabac Rose

SillageTabac Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value25

Category winnerTabac RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

amber84%

earthy77%

rose69%

warm spicy61%

rose100%

woody92%

musky84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tobacco BlossomDamask RoseMoroccan Rose

Heart

Pink PepperChocolateAgarwood (Oud)Vanilla

Base

AmberVetiverPatchouliCedar

Top

Damask RosePink PepperGeraniumJasmine

Heart

SandalwoodVetiverCedarAgarwood (Oud)

Base

White MuskVanillaAmbergris

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Pink Pepper, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,049

PerfumerSérgio Eduardo Reis

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#58,625

PerfumerNicola Bianchi

Launched2016

Reviews0

Category winnerLHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Requin Tabac Rose hits skin with a blast of dark Damask rose, Moroccan rose, and green tobacco blossom. As the top notes settle, a bittersweet heart of dark chocolate, agarwood oud, and pink pepper emerges. The base locks down into heavy amber, earthy patchouli, vetiver, and dry cedar. Built by perfumer Sérgio Eduardo…

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L by Cristiana Bellodi starts with a crisp wash of fresh Damask rose petals brightened by tangy pink pepper, green geranium, and a touch of sweet jasmine. Rather than feeling thick or powdery, the floral opening stays dewy and airy before gently shifting into a dry wood blend. Earthy vetiver, cedarwood, and creamy Aus…

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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 Rose or L?

Tabac Rose takes 3 of 4 categories. Tabac Rose is rated 2.33/5 from 3 votes; L is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Tabac Rose for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose L for a rose and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tabac Rose or L?

Tabac Rose lasts longest (Tabac Rose 75/100, L 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tabac Rose or L?

Tabac Rose projects furthest (Tabac Rose 63/100, L 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tabac Rose and L smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and rose accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Pink Pepper, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla.

Is Tabac Rose or L better for summer or winter?

Tabac Rose suits evening wear; L suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tabac Rose and L?

Tabac Rose has top notes of Tobacco Blossom, Damask Rose and Moroccan Rose, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Chocolate, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Patchouli and Cedar. L has top notes of Damask Rose, Pink Pepper, Geranium and Jasmine, heart notes of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud), a base of White Musk, Vanilla and Ambergris.