Tenebra vs TANIS TABAC
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
TANIS TABAC takes 4 of 7 categories.
TenebraChoose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
TANIS TABACChoose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Tenebra3/7
TANIS TABAC4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Tenebra
- Community sentiment
- Tenebra
- Longevity
- TANIS TABAC
- Sillage & projection
- Tenebra
- Value for money
- TANIS TABAC
- Versatility
- TANIS TABAC
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- TANIS TABAC
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
TenebraRoyal CrownTANIS TABACNilafar du NilWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 89 votes
Have 27%Had 14%Want 59%
4.05/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 26%Had 3%Want 72%
Category winnerTenebraRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
35%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
89 votes
57%Love
17%Like
12%Ok
2%Dislike
12%Hate
42 votes
Category winnerTenebraMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTANIS TABAC
SillageTenebra
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTANIS TABACBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
tuberose92%
animalic84%
powdery77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
white floral100%
sweet92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
musky61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both white floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
TuberoseHeliotropeNutmegCardamom
Heart2-4 hrs
HoneyNarcissusIndian JasmineTuscan Iris
Base6-8+ hrs
AmbergrisVanilla AbsoluteCalamusTobaccoebony treeLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood
Top
Egyptian JasmineTobacco LeafCasablanca LilyBlack TeaNutmegThymePetitgrainGinger
Heart
IncenseAllspiceYlang-YlangMyrtleCardamomClovesWater LilyViolet
Base
Tobacco BlossomHoneyMuskSandalwoodSuedeOpoponaxLabdanumAmbergris
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cardamom, Honey and Indian Jasmine. Durations are only published for Tenebra, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall88
Winter79
Day100
Night95
Spring100
Summer88
Fall100
Winter88
Day83
Night100
Category winnerTANIS TABACMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,280
PerfumerAntonio Visconti
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#12,585
PerfumerMichelle Moellhausen
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerTANIS TABACHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRoyal Crown Tenebra puts a warm, golden spin on traditional white florals. Instead of a sharp or screechy bouquet, it opens with creamy tuberose accented by almond-like heliotrope, soft nutmeg, and sweet cardamom. As it settles onto the skin, golden honey blends into earthy narcissus, powdery Tuscan iris, and smooth t…
Reviews →TANIS TABAC by Nilafar du Nil balances a sharp opening of ginger and Egyptian jasmine with a heart of incense and cloves. As it warms on the skin, it settles into a base of honey and tobacco blossom. This woody floral musk performs well in cooler weather, offering a regal, distinct presence suitable for office wear or…
Reviews →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, Tenebra or TANIS TABAC?
TANIS TABAC takes 4 of 7 categories. Tenebra is rated 4.09/5 from 89 votes; TANIS TABAC is rated 4.05/5 from 50 votes. Choose Tenebra for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose TANIS TABAC for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Tenebra or TANIS TABAC?
They last about the same: TANIS TABAC 74/100, Tenebra 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Tenebra or TANIS TABAC?
Projection is very close: Tenebra 71/100, TANIS TABAC 69/100 for sillage.
Do Tenebra and TANIS TABAC smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cardamom, Honey and Indian Jasmine.
Is Tenebra or TANIS TABAC better for summer or winter?
For summer, TANIS TABAC is the stronger pick. For winter, TANIS TABAC is the stronger pick. Tenebra suits day or night wear; TANIS TABAC suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Tenebra and TANIS TABAC?
Tenebra has top notes of Tuberose, Heliotrope, Nutmeg and Cardamom, heart notes of Honey, Narcissus, Indian Jasmine and Tuscan Iris, a base of Ambergris, Vanilla Absolute, Calamus and Tobacco. TANIS TABAC has top notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Tobacco Leaf, Casablanca Lily and Black Tea, heart notes of Incense, Allspice, Ylang-Ylang and Myrtle, a base of Tobacco Blossom, Honey, Musk and Sandalwood.
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