Fragrance comparison

Tarab vs Soupir Clandestin

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tarab

Serge Lutens · 2020

3.7950 votes

Rank #10,924 Rose

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Soupir Clandestin

Jacques Zolty

3.7655 votes

Rank #14,794 RoseSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tarab takes 3 of 5 categories.

Tarab
Choose it for a rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Soupir Clandestin
Choose it for a rose and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Tarab3/5

Soupir Clandestin1/5

Ratings & consensus: Tarab
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tarab
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Soupir Clandestin
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tarab

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TarabSerge Lutens

Soupir ClandestinJacques Zolty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 7%Had 1%Want 92%

3.76/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 32%Had 13%Want 56%

Category winnerTarabRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

13%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

24%Love

24%Like

31%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTarab

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value8

¤ Price value68

Category winnerSoupir ClandestinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose65%

rose100%

smoky92%

amber84%

woody77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Cambodian OudTurkish RoseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPine needlesCedarPatchouliCandied Fruits

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RaspberrySmokeLemon

Heart

Turkish RoseImmortelleJasmineMagnolia

Base

IncensePatchouliAmbergrisMuskCashmere WoodCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli. 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

Summer40

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex56

Women38

Men10

Unisex70

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,924

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews22

Overall rank#14,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerTarabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tarab by Serge Lutens is a bold, resinous fragrance that highlights the deep intensity of Turkish rose and Cambodian oud. Launched in 2020, this composition leans into a dark, woody profile that feels sophisticated on the skin. It is best suited for cold weather and formal evening wear, offering a lingering presence f…

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Soupir Clandestin brings a moody, resinous edge to a classic rose base. The opening is sharp with tart raspberry and a distinct trail of smoke, before settling into a deep heart of Turkish rose and immortelle. It is a bold, unisex choice for cooler evenings when you want something slightly mysterious and textured with…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Tarab or Soupir Clandestin?

Tarab takes 3 of 5 categories. Tarab is rated 3.79/5 from 50 votes; Soupir Clandestin is rated 3.76/5 from 55 votes. Choose Tarab for a rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Soupir Clandestin for a rose and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Tarab or Soupir Clandestin?

Tarab lasts longest (Tarab 84/100, Soupir Clandestin 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tarab or Soupir Clandestin?

Projection is very close: Tarab 70/100, Soupir Clandestin 70/100 for sillage.

Do Tarab and Soupir Clandestin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli.

Is Tarab or Soupir Clandestin better for summer or winter?

Tarab suits evening wear; Soupir Clandestin suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tarab and Soupir Clandestin?

Tarab features Cambodian Oud, Turkish Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Pine needles and Cedar. Soupir Clandestin has top notes of Raspberry, Smoke and Lemon, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Immortelle, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Incense, Patchouli, Ambergris and Musk.