Fragrance comparison

This Is Not A Pipe vs Mehrab

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 140 ratings analysed

This Is Not A Pipe

Demeter Fragrance

3.77110 votes

Rank #14,909 TobaccoWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Mehrab

Rasasi

3.6030 votes

Rank #15,770 TobaccoRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mehrab takes 4 of 7 categories.

This Is Not A Pipe
Choose it for a tobacco and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Mehrab
Choose it for a tobacco and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

This Is Not A Pipe3/7

Mehrab4/7

Ratings & consensus: This Is Not A Pipe
Community sentiment: This Is Not A Pipe
Longevity: Mehrab
Sillage & projection: Mehrab
Value for money: Mehrab
Versatility: Mehrab
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: This Is Not A Pipe

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

This Is Not A PipeDemeter Fragrance

MehrabRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 36%Had 21%Want 42%

Category winnerThis Is Not A PipeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

110 votes

20%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerThis Is Not A PipeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityMehrab

SillageMehrab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMehrabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tobacco100%

woody83%

sweet65%

whiskey48%

fruity30%

tobacco100%

rose92%

woody84%

musky77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both tobacco and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

TobaccoWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RoseSaffron

Heart

TobaccoAmber

Base

Woody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesTobacco and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for This Is Not A Pipe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring24

Summer11

Fall100

Winter74

Day97

Night100

Spring60

Summer30

Fall100

Winter30

Day100

Night22

Category winnerMehrabMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex65

Women0

Casual 40%Date 28%Work 18%Party 14%

Men75

Unisex0

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#15,770

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerThis Is Not A PipeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter This Is Not A Pipe captures the exact aroma of unlit sweet tobacco leaves resting inside a warm briarwood pipe. The fragrance starts with a quick flash of solvent alcohol before settling into rich cured tobacco, dark dried cherries, and aged woody notes. You get a subtle splash of whiskey warmth in the backgro…

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Mehrab by Rasasi presents a bold musk-centered profile for women, anchored by saffron and rose. This fragrance leans heavily into its musky, woody character, creating a significant presence that demands attention. It is best suited for those who appreciate deep, resinous scents and want something that lingers on the s…

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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, This Is Not A Pipe or Mehrab?

Mehrab takes 4 of 7 categories. This Is Not A Pipe is rated 3.77/5 from 110 votes; Mehrab is rated 3.60/5 from 30 votes. Choose This Is Not A Pipe for a tobacco and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Mehrab for a tobacco and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, This Is Not A Pipe or Mehrab?

Mehrab lasts longest (Mehrab 79/100, This Is Not A Pipe 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, This Is Not A Pipe or Mehrab?

Mehrab projects furthest (Mehrab 63/100, This Is Not A Pipe 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do This Is Not A Pipe and Mehrab smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tobacco and woody accords. Common notes include Tobacco and Woody Notes.

Is This Is Not A Pipe or Mehrab better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mehrab is the stronger pick. For winter, This Is Not A Pipe is the stronger pick. This Is Not A Pipe suits day or night wear; Mehrab suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in This Is Not A Pipe and Mehrab?

This Is Not A Pipe features Tobacco and Woody Notes. Mehrab has top notes of Rose and Saffron, heart notes of Tobacco and Amber, a base of Woody Notes and Musk.