Fragrances inspired by Tobacolor Eau de Parfum
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Tobacolor
- Tabac
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Tobacolor and Tabac are incredibly similar sweet tobacco fragrances, but their price point is the biggest differentiator.
What they share
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Smoke, White Tobacco, Citrus
The main difference
Adds bergamot
Choose Tabac when
You're on a budget and want a similar scent profile.
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Smoke, White Tobacco, Citrus
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Amber, Honey, Tobacco
The main difference
Adds spicy notes and vanilla, drops citrus and peach
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Honey, Tobacco, Plum
The main difference
Adds amber and citrus, drops clove and labdanum
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Amber, Honey, Tobacco
The main difference
Adds bergamot and champagne rosé, drops citrus and peach
What they share
Shares 3 of its 15 notes, including Amber, Honey, Tobacco
The main difference
Adds bran and canadian fir balsam, drops citrus and peach
What they share
Shares 2 of its 28 notes, including Tobacco, Peach
The main difference
Adds apple and artemisia, drops amber and citrus
What they share
Very similar olfactory profile and scent character
The main difference
Adds amberwood and fruity notes, drops amber and citrus
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Dior. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.