Fragrance comparison

Tau vs Confident

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

Tau

Taber

4.001 votes

Rank #66,574 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Confident

My Geisha

3.6020 votes

Rank #50,537 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Tau
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Confident
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Tau2/4

Confident2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TauTaber

ConfidentMy Geisha

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.60/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 43%Had 16%Want 41%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

30%Love

35%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

15%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityConfident

SillageTau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value58

Category winnerTauBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

oud69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

patchouli69%

floral61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSaffronNutmeg

Heart

Oud

Base

PatchouliMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

SaffronNutmegTropical FruitBergamotLavenderMagnolia

Heart3 to 4 hours

OudJasminePeonyGuavaRoseLily of the Valley

Base6 to 8 hours

PatchouliVirginia CedarSandalwoodMuskCashmeran

InformationalShared notesLavender, Saffron, Nutmeg and Oud. Durations are only published for Confident, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer58

Fall92

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men7

Unisex60

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,537

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerConfidentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tau by Taber is a modern woody aromatic fragrance that feels surprisingly crisp for an oud based scent. It opens with a sharp burst of lavender and cool saffron, making it feel more professional than your typical heavy oriental. This 2024 release works best in autumn and winter for men who want a strong, clean presenc…

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Confident by My Geisha is a woody and warm spicy fragrance that centers on aromatic saffron, dark oud, and dry woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, herbal lavender, and warm nutmeg, accompanied by a touch of tropical fruit and magnolia. As the opening settles, the heart reveals rich oud paired with g…

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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, Tau or Confident?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Tau is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Confident is rated 3.60/5 from 20 votes. Choose Tau for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Confident for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tau or Confident?

They last about the same: Confident 81/100, Tau 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Tau or Confident?

Tau projects furthest (Tau 75/100, Confident 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tau and Confident smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and patchouli accords. Common notes include Lavender, Saffron, Nutmeg and Oud.

Is Tau or Confident better for summer or winter?

Tau suits day or night wear; Confident suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tau and Confident?

Tau has top notes of Lavender, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Oud, a base of Patchouli and Musk. Confident has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Tropical Fruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Oud, Jasmine, Peony and Guava, a base of Patchouli, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Musk.