Fragrance comparison

The Mobster vs Bissau

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 201 ratings analysed

The Mobster

The Dua Brand

3.62159 votes

Rank #6,208 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Bissau

Thera Cosméticos

3.7642 votes

Rank #32,302 Warm SpicyWhiskey

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bissau takes 4 of 7 categories.

The Mobster
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Bissau
Choose it for a warm spicy and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

The Mobster3/7

Bissau4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The MobsterThe Dua Brand

BissauThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 53%Had 11%Want 37%

3.76/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 54%Had 11%Want 35%

Category winnerBissauRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

18%Like

2%Ok

35%Dislike

1%Hate

125 votes

33%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

12%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerBissauMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityThe Mobster

SillageThe Mobster

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value69

Category winnerBissauBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody90%

whiskey80%

tobacco70%

oud60%

patchouli50%

warm spicy100%

whiskey92%

tobacco84%

woody77%

oud69%

vanilla61%

Scent match68%Closely related · both warm spicy, whiskey and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

TobaccoSpicy NotesWhiskeyAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Whiskey

Heart

SpicesCinammon

Base

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)BenzoinPatchouliVanillaCedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Whiskey, Agarwood (Oud) 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

Spring15

Summer7

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring12

Summer6

Fall65

Winter100

Day9

Night100

Category winnerBissauMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex19

Women10

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,208

PerfumerMahsam Raza

Launched—

Reviews51

Overall rank#32,302

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe MobsterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Mobster is a dense, cold-weather tobacco scent with whiskey, spice, woods and oud running through it. On skin it often opens sharp and boozy, then settles into a darker mix of sweet tobacco, patchouli and dry woods, with some wearers picking up a vanilla-like softness that is not listed officially. It reads bold, …

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Thera Cosméticos Bissau opens with a prominent hit of dark whiskey alongside sharp cinnamon and dry spices. As it settles on skin, rich tobacco and dense agarwood take over, cushioned by warm vanilla and earthy patchouli. Built for cold winter evenings, this heavy amber blend fits dark leather jackets and late-night l…

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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, The Mobster or Bissau?

Bissau takes 4 of 7 categories. The Mobster is rated 3.62/5 from 159 votes; Bissau is rated 3.76/5 from 42 votes. Choose The Mobster for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Bissau for a warm spicy and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Mobster or Bissau?

The Mobster lasts longest (The Mobster 79/100, Bissau 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Mobster or Bissau?

The Mobster projects furthest (The Mobster 73/100, Bissau 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Mobster and Bissau smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, whiskey and woody accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Whiskey, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.

Is The Mobster or Bissau better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Mobster is the stronger pick. For winter, The Mobster is the stronger pick. Bissau suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Mobster and Bissau?

The Mobster features Tobacco, Spicy Notes, Whiskey, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli. Bissau has top notes of Whiskey, heart notes of Spices and Cinammon, a base of Tobacco, Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin and Patchouli.