Fragrance comparison

Tobago vs Type C

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

Tobago

Yachtsman

4.2421 votes

Rank #51,027 CitrusFloral

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Type C

Henrik Vibskov

3.7117 votes

Rank #48,067 MarineCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Tobago
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Type C
Choose it for a marine and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Tobago2/5

Type C2/5

Ratings & consensus: Tobago
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Type C
Sillage & projection: Tobago
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Type C

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TobagoYachtsman

Type CHenrik Vibskov

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 16%Had 16%Want 68%

3.71/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

Category winnerTobagoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

76%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

18%Love

59%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityType C

SillageTobago

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

marine100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

aquatic58%

salty44%

woody30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Amalfi LemonTangerineFrangipaniMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

WisteriaRosemary

Base5-7 hrs

GingerTobaccoVetyveroak moss

Top

BergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin OrangeTangerine

Heart

Sea water

Base

SeaweedWoody Notesoak moss

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Tangerine, Mandarin Orange and oak moss. Durations are only published for Tobago, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night58

Spring50

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,027

PerfumerJohn Verde

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerType CHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tobago by Yachtsman kicks off with a bright splash of juicy tangerine, zesty Amalfi lemon, and sweet tropical frangipani blossoms. It captures the sunny warmth of a Caribbean afternoon without turning into a sticky suntan lotion scent. As the initial citrus blast settles, garden rosemary and soft wisteria add a crisp,…

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Henrik Vibskov Type C opens with a burst of sugary bergamot, candied mandarin orange, and bright tangerine. The initial spray feels like peel shaved over iced spring water, bright and immediately solar. As the top settles on skin, a distinct sea water accord takes over the center, bringing a breezy, saline quality tha…

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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, Tobago or Type C?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Tobago is rated 4.24/5 from 21 votes; Type C is rated 3.71/5 from 17 votes. Choose Tobago for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Type C for a marine and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tobago or Type C?

Type C lasts longest (Type C 60/100, Tobago 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tobago or Type C?

Tobago projects furthest (Tobago 75/100, Type C 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tobago and Type C smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Tangerine, Mandarin Orange and oak moss.

Is Tobago or Type C better for summer or winter?

Tobago suits daytime wear; Type C suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tobago and Type C?

Tobago has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Tangerine, Frangipani and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Wisteria and Rosemary, a base of Ginger, Tobacco, Vetyver and oak moss. Type C has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Tangerine, heart notes of Sea water, a base of Seaweed, Woody Notes and oak moss.