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Aromatic · 1959

Tabac Original

Rating4.0 ★ 1,028 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 →
14 notes

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
46
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 →
34
intimateenormous
Price value87
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean86
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
AromaticFresh SpicyWoodyCitrusFloralWarm SpicyHerbalPowdery
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Citrus
Floral
Warm Spicy
Herbal
Powdery

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
6%
weak
22%
moderate
55%
long lasting
14%
eternal
3%
Sillage
intimate
21%
moderate
61%
strong
12%
enormous
5%
Season
spring
27%
summer
16%
fall
32%
winter
26%
Time of day
day
68%
night
32%
Gender
female
2%
more female
1%
unisex
12%
more male
23%
male
62%
Value
way overpriced
1%
overpriced
1%
ok
8%
good value
30%
great value
60%

What people say

What people love
cleansoapyrefreshingfeelexcellentvaluepriceretrobarbershopstylefragranceextensive
What people criticise
polarizingscentacquiredtastemodestprojectionpowerhousefragranceoftenperceiveddatedold

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 Original are aromatic and fresh spicy. It opens with Petitgrain and Bergamot, reveals Chamomile and Lavender at its heart, and dries down to Sandalwood and Carnation. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and autumn, mostly by day.

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