Is French Avenue Tobacco D'Feu a dupe of Byredo Tobacco Mandarin?
Tobacco Mandarin EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2023 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Tobacco D'Feu EDP
While both Tobacco Mandarin and Tobacco D'Feu aim for a bold, spicy tobacco experience, the key difference lies in price and refinement. Tobacco Mandarin, as an ultra-luxury offering, presents a smoother, more nuanced blend despite its challenging cumin note. Tobacco D'Feu, being a budget option, delivers a similar punch but with a rougher edge that some may find less appealing. If cost is no object and you seek depth, go for Byredo. If you're after a similar vibe on a tight budget, French Avenue might suffice, but be prepared for a more raw experience.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Tobacco Mandarin
- Tobacco D'Feu
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer smoother, more blended fragrances.
- Price is not a significant concern for you.
- You appreciate complex, nuanced compositions.
- You want higher quality ingredients and performance.
- You're on a tight budget and want a similar scent profile.
- You enjoy bold, raw, and less refined fragrances.
- You don't mind a potentially challenging opening.
- You want a fragrance for occasional wear without heavy investment.
Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Tobacco Mandarin isn't playing subtle, it's a bold, spicy, divisive beast with a penchant for staining clothes. You'll either adore its mysterious, opulent depth or recoil from its notorious cumin note - there's no middle ground here, mate.
This one is definitely not for everyone, and you'll need a tolerant nose to get past the challenging opening. Expect a bold, spicy tobacco hit that some find divine and others utterly repulsive. Proceed with caution - it's a love-it-or-hate-it beast.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Frankincense
100%
vs
33%
Tobacco
44%
vs
42%
Cumin
41%
vs
40%
Leather
31%
vs
32%
Labdanum
24%
vs
25%
Coriander
23%
vs
30%
Mandarin
36%
Cumin
41%
vs
40%
Coriander
23%
vs
30%
Mandarin
36%
Tangerine
29%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and significant longevity, this scent is far too potent for an office environment, potentially overwhelming those around you. However, its dark, sensual, and luxurious character makes it an excellent choice for dates and formal evening events, where its intensity can truly shine.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its bold and potentially polarising nature, especially the strong cumin opening and dry tobacco heart, makes it less suitable for formal or office settings. Several reviews suggest it's more for personal enjoyment or casual wear among those who appreciate its unique profile, rather than a crowd-pleaser for dates. While performance is a mixed bag, its strong character keeps it from being an everyday workhorse.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Leather, Coriander, Tobacco
Adds oud and sandalwood, drops mandarin
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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