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Aromatic · 1959

Tabac

Rating4.1 ★ 946 votes
GenderMen
Year1959
Best for fallDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
Collection

The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
17 notes

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
50
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
39
intimateenormous
Price value87
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean87
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
AromaticWoodyAldehydicCitrusFloralPowderyFreshLavender
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Aromatic
Woody
Aldehydic
Citrus
Floral
Powdery
Fresh
Lavender

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
6%
weak
15%
moderate
54%
long lasting
20%
eternal
4%
Sillage
intimate
18%
moderate
55%
strong
20%
enormous
7%
Season
spring
26%
summer
14%
fall
32%
winter
27%
Time of day
day
73%
night
27%
Gender
female
2%
more female
1%
unisex
10%
more male
19%
male
67%
Value
way overpriced
2%
ok
8%
good value
28%
great value
62%

What people say

What people love
classicfragrancestoodtesttimeexceptionalvaluepricecomfortingsmoothwellblended
What people criticise
dominantlysoapypowderyaromaperceivedhighlymaturedatedlacksrealistictobaccoexpect

Smells similar

by scent profile

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

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In plain words

The main accords of Tabac are aromatic and woody. It opens with Lavender and Aldehydes, reveals Carnation and Sandalwood at its heart, and dries down to Tobacco and Musk. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and autumn, mostly by day.

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