The Denim Jacket vs Tabac Craftsman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
70%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Denim Jacket takes 5 of 7 categories.
The Denim JacketChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tabac CraftsmanChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The Denim Jacket5/7
Tabac Craftsman2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- The Denim Jacket
- Community sentiment
- The Denim Jacket
- Longevity
- Tabac Craftsman
- Sillage & projection
- The Denim Jacket
- Value for money
- The Denim Jacket
- Versatility
- The Denim Jacket
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tabac Craftsman
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The Denim JacketZaraTabac CraftsmanTabacWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 55%Had 15%Want 30%
3.78/ 5 · 366 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
Category winnerThe Denim JacketRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
28 votes
33%Love
44%Like
16%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
160 votes
Category winnerThe Denim JacketMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTabac Craftsman
SillageThe Denim Jacket
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe Denim JacketBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy91%
herbal83%
woody74%
citrus65%
amber56%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
lavender77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match70%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotGrapefruitBlack PepperGranny Smith apple
Heart
SageGeraniumLavender
Base
Tonka BeanVetiverPatchouliAmberwood
Top
Black PepperGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
LavenderTonka BeanGeranium
Base
PatchouliVetiverLeather
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer65
Fall65
Winter29
Day100
Night63
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter71
Day–
Night–
Category winnerThe Denim JacketMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,279
PerfumerMarine Ipert
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#3,183
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews116
Category winnerTabac CraftsmanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotZara offers a breezy take on the aromatic fougere style with The Denim Jacket, a 2019 release that smells clean and modern. It pairs bright grapefruit and sour green apple with a lavender heart, drying down into a warm base of amberwood and tonka bean. This is an easygoing option for casual spring afternoons when you …
Reviews →Tabac Craftsman updates the heritage German brand with a sharp, modern edge. It opens with a blast of grapefruit and black pepper that feels immediate and energetic on the skin. As the scent settles, clean lavender and earthy vetiver take over, making it an easy pick for the office or a casual weekend morning in sprin…
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, The Denim Jacket or Tabac Craftsman?
The Denim Jacket takes 5 of 7 categories. The Denim Jacket is rated 4.29/5 from 28 votes; Tabac Craftsman is rated 3.78/5 from 366 votes. Choose The Denim Jacket for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tabac Craftsman for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, The Denim Jacket or Tabac Craftsman?
Tabac Craftsman lasts longest (Tabac Craftsman 65/100, The Denim Jacket 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Denim Jacket or Tabac Craftsman?
Projection is very close: The Denim Jacket 58/100, Tabac Craftsman 57/100 for sillage.
Do The Denim Jacket and Tabac Craftsman smell similar?
Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Geranium.
Is The Denim Jacket or Tabac Craftsman better for summer or winter?
For summer, The Denim Jacket is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac Craftsman is the stronger pick. The Denim Jacket suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Denim Jacket and Tabac Craftsman?
The Denim Jacket has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Granny Smith apple, heart notes of Sage, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Patchouli and Amberwood. Tabac Craftsman has top notes of Black Pepper, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Tonka Bean and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Leather.
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