Original
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 1959 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Vitesse Carbon
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A masterclass in aromatic masculinity, Tabac Original bridges old school barbershop with modern freshness. Versatile, reliable, and quietly charismatic, it never shouts but always feels composed.
This budget beast is a divisive crowd-pleaser. Some reckon it's a stellar blend of two iconic scents, offering luxury without the price tag. Others find it a bit too synthetic or redundant. If you like fresh, clean, and iris, it's a solid blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 19% | 13% |
| Floral | 21% | 17% |
| Fruity | 2% | 0% |
| Green | 13% | 14% |
| Sweet | 8% | 7% |
| Warm | 8% | 12% |
| Woody | 19% | 14% |
| Earthy | 7% | 12% |
| Animalic | 9% | 15% |
| Fresh | 21% | 20% |
Mood
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Bright citrus and aromatic herbs make this ideal for spring, while the woody and powdery base gives enough warmth for fall. It can work in summer if applied lightly but stays more restrained in winter.
Occasions
Refined yet understated projection makes it well suited to the office or casual daywear. Its classic, clean masculinity offers some date appeal but is less fitting for sports or black tie.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.
Occasions
With its fresh, clean, and long-lasting nature, Vitesse Carbon is versatile enough for daily wear, securing its spot as a potential signature scent for the office or casual outings. However, its strong projection and the iris-powder accord might be a tad much for highly formal events or intense sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Woody, Herbal accords and Ambergris, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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