HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON · 2026
Portrait of a Lady vs Red Tobacco
Which should you buy? Full side-by-side breakdown of notes, performance, seasons, value, and our verdict.
QUICK VERDICT
Both perform comparably, but Red Tobacco is the better value at a lower price. Portrait of a Lady justifies its premium only if you connect with its specific character.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
94/100
Longevity
92/100
92/100
Sillage
92/100
30%
Day Wear
25%
70%
Night Wear
75%
20%
Spring
10%
10%
Summer
5%
35%
Autumn
35%
35%
Winter
50%
33
Value (lower price wins)
105
Portrait of a Lady
Top
Turkish Rose, Raspberry, Black Currant
Heart
Clove, Cinnamon, Patchouli
Base
Incense, Sandalwood, Amber, Musk
Red Tobacco
Top
Tobacco, Saffron, Cinnamon
Heart
Oud, Spices, Patchouli
Base
Amber, Vanilla, Musk
Shared Notes (4)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Portrait of a Lady or Red Tobacco better?
Both perform comparably, but Red Tobacco is the better value at a lower price. Portrait of a Lady justifies its premium only if you connect with its specific character.
Which lasts longer, Portrait of a Lady or Red Tobacco?
Portrait of a Lady lasts longer. Portrait of a Lady is rated very long lasting (12h - 16h) while Red Tobacco is rated very long lasting (10h - 14h).
Do Portrait of a Lady and Red Tobacco smell similar?
They share 4 notes: Cinnamon, Patchouli, Amber, Musk. There is meaningful overlap in their character.
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