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Original Eau de Toilette bottle Original EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender U
1959 Year 2015
£ Price Tier ££
Royal Mayfair Eau de Parfum bottle Royal Mayfair EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original EDT
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.
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Our Verdict - Royal Mayfair EDP
Royal Mayfair is a proper marmite fragrance - you'll either adore its unique, rosy-eucalyptus charm, or find it utterly repulsive. It's a polarizing scent for a reason, but those who love it, really love it. Just don't blind buy, mate.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Original EDT
Royal Mayfair EDP

Notes

Accords

Original Royal Mayfair
87%
Woody
100%
92%
Aromatic
71%
68%
Herbal
54%
Floral
47%
Citrus
51%
Camphor
50%
Rose
50%
Conifer
44%
38%
Powdery
Woody shared
87%
100%
Aromatic shared
92%
71%
68%
54%
Citrus shared
47%
51%
50%
50%
44%
38%

Performance

Original Royal Mayfair
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Original

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

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.

Royal Mayfair

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its sophisticated aromatic and woody profile, mixed with a prominent rose, lends itself well to formal and date settings. While some find its opening too bold for the office, its moderate projection and lasting power make it suitable for more relaxed work environments.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, citrus

Key Differences

Similar character via different notes

Where to buy

Original EDT
Royal Mayfair EDP
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