Fragrance comparison

Tau vs R2B2 Star Gate

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 68 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tau

Taber

4.001 votes

Rank #66,197 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

87%scent match

Very similar

R2B2 Star Gate

Reyane Tradition

3.7067 votes

Rank #12,315 OudLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tau takes 3 of 4 categories.

Tau
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
R2B2 Star Gate
Choose it for a oud and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Tau3/4

R2B2 Star Gate1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tau
Sillage & projection: Tau
Value for money: Tau
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: R2B2 Star Gate

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TauTaber

R2B2 Star GateReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.70/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

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

40%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTau

SillageTau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value72

Category winnerTauBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

oud69%

aromatic61%

oud100%

lavender88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

aromatic53%

musky42%

Scent match87%Very similar · both lavender, fresh spicy and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSaffronNutmeg

Heart

Oud

Base

PatchouliMusk

Top

LavenderSaffronNutmeg

Heart

Agarwood

Base

OudMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Saffron, Nutmeg and Oud. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring47

Summer20

Fall100

Winter89

Day76

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men79

Unisex19

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,197

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,315

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerR2B2 Star GateHigher 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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R2B2 Star Gate by Reyane Tradition creates a striking presence with its blend of lavender, saffron, and nutmeg. This unisex scent balances a fresh, pine-like edge with a deep oud foundation, making it a standout for colder weather wear. Its performance holds steady on skin, offering an interesting, modern take on wood…

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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 R2B2 Star Gate?

Tau takes 3 of 4 categories. Tau is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; R2B2 Star Gate is rated 3.70/5 from 67 votes. Choose Tau for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose R2B2 Star Gate for a oud and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tau or R2B2 Star Gate?

Tau lasts longest (Tau 80/100, R2B2 Star Gate 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tau or R2B2 Star Gate?

Tau projects furthest (Tau 75/100, R2B2 Star Gate 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tau and R2B2 Star Gate smell similar?

Very similar: a 87% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender, fresh spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Lavender, Saffron, Nutmeg and Oud.

Is Tau or R2B2 Star Gate better for summer or winter?

Tau suits day or night wear; R2B2 Star Gate suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tau and R2B2 Star Gate?

Tau has top notes of Lavender, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Oud, a base of Patchouli and Musk. R2B2 Star Gate has top notes of Lavender, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Agarwood, a base of Oud, Musk and Patchouli.