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Chinese Tobacco

Q: Is Chinese Tobacco too heavy for daytime use?

While it contains smoky notes like incense and tar, the bright citrus opening and ginger heart make it surprisingly versatile. It is frequently worn for business and leisure during the day, though its resinous base also suits evening settings.

Q: How does the tobacco note compare to other popular fragrances?

Unlike the dense, syrupy sweetness found in many "honeyed" or "red" tobacco scents, this version is more aromatic and dry. It focuses on the leaf and the smoke, balanced by spices rather than heavy sugars.

Q: Is this fragrance suitable for warm weather?

Many users find that it performs well in spring and summer thanks to the bergamot, lemon, and vetiver. It lacks the overbearing thickness that often makes tobacco scents feel stifling in the heat.

Q: Does Chinese Tobacco lean more masculine or feminine?

It is designed as a unisex fragrance. It avoids the traditional "cologne" tropes by balancing woody, masculine elements like cedarwood and oud with the brightness of citrus and the subtle smoothness of vanilla.

Q: How long does the fragrance typically last?

It is known for having solid longevity that carries through most of the day, though its sillage is more moderate. It creates a noticeable scent bubble without being invasive to those around you.

Q: What are the most dominant notes in the dry down?

Once the citrus fades, the scent settles into a blend of incense resin, dry cedarwood, and a touch of tar, with a lingering spiciness from the ginger and coriander.

19-69·2017

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Accords

Notes

TopTobacco//Italian bergamot//Red pepper//Lemon

HeartCoriander//Ginger

BaseIncense resin//Vetiver//Cedarwood//Oud//Tar//Vanilla

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What does Chinese Tobacco smell like?

Chinese Tobacco opens with a sharp, bright contrast that sets it apart from typical heavy tobacco scents. At first spray, you are hit with a crisp citrus citrus duo of Italian bergamot and lemon, seas...

Details

House: 19-69
Gender: unisex
Year: 2017
Longevity: 7.1 / 10
Sillage: 6.6 / 10
Scent Profile: Spicy, Smoky, Woody, Resinous, Citrus
Best Seasons: Fall, Winter
Best Occasions: Leisure, Evening
Perfumer: Amélie Bourgeois

Community Insights

Based on 3 discussions

Fans of the brand highlight this scent as a more wearable and balanced alternative to aggressive, synthetic tobacco "powerhouses," noting its ability to remain bright and interesting rather than cloying.
The fragrance is frequently praised for its modern Swedish aesthetic, described as feeling optimistic and "clean" despite its smoky and spicy classification.
While it features heavy-hitting base notes like oud and tar, the general consensus is that it is a versatile performer that works surprisingly well across all four seasons, rather than being strictly limited to cold weather.
It is often recommended for those who appreciate the development of a scent, specifically the transition from a sharp, spicy opening to a sweeter, smoother resinous dry down.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chinese Tobacco too heavy for daytime use?+

While it contains smoky notes like incense and tar, the bright citrus opening and ginger heart make it surprisingly versatile. It is frequently worn for business and leisure during the day, though its resinous base also suits evening settings.

How does the tobacco note compare to other popular fragrances?+

Unlike the dense, syrupy sweetness found in many "honeyed" or "red" tobacco scents, this version is more aromatic and dry. It focuses on the leaf and the smoke, balanced by spices rather than heavy sugars.

Is this fragrance suitable for warm weather?+

Many users find that it performs well in spring and summer thanks to the bergamot, lemon, and vetiver. It lacks the overbearing thickness that often makes tobacco scents feel stifling in the heat.

Does Chinese Tobacco lean more masculine or feminine?+

It is designed as a unisex fragrance. It avoids the traditional "cologne" tropes by balancing woody, masculine elements like cedarwood and oud with the brightness of citrus and the subtle smoothness of vanilla.

Appears in Collections

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What does Chinese Tobacco smell like?

Chinese Tobacco opens with a sharp, bright contrast that sets it apart from typical heavy tobacco scents. At first spray, you are hit with a crisp citrus citrus duo of Italian bergamot and lemon, seas...

Details

House: 19-69
Gender: unisex
Year: 2017
Longevity: 7.1 / 10
Sillage: 6.6 / 10
Scent Profile: Spicy, Smoky, Woody, Resinous, Citrus
Best Seasons: Fall, Winter
Best Occasions: Leisure, Evening
Perfumer: Amélie Bourgeois

Community Insights

Based on 3 discussions

Fans of the brand highlight this scent as a more wearable and balanced alternative to aggressive, synthetic tobacco "powerhouses," noting its ability to remain bright and interesting rather than cloying.
The fragrance is frequently praised for its modern Swedish aesthetic, described as feeling optimistic and "clean" despite its smoky and spicy classification.
While it features heavy-hitting base notes like oud and tar, the general consensus is that it is a versatile performer that works surprisingly well across all four seasons, rather than being strictly limited to cold weather.
It is often recommended for those who appreciate the development of a scent, specifically the transition from a sharp, spicy opening to a sweeter, smoother resinous dry down.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chinese Tobacco too heavy for daytime use?+

While it contains smoky notes like incense and tar, the bright citrus opening and ginger heart make it surprisingly versatile. It is frequently worn for business and leisure during the day, though its resinous base also suits evening settings.

How does the tobacco note compare to other popular fragrances?+

Unlike the dense, syrupy sweetness found in many "honeyed" or "red" tobacco scents, this version is more aromatic and dry. It focuses on the leaf and the smoke, balanced by spices rather than heavy sugars.

Is this fragrance suitable for warm weather?+

Many users find that it performs well in spring and summer thanks to the bergamot, lemon, and vetiver. It lacks the overbearing thickness that often makes tobacco scents feel stifling in the heat.

Does Chinese Tobacco lean more masculine or feminine?+

It is designed as a unisex fragrance. It avoids the traditional "cologne" tropes by balancing woody, masculine elements like cedarwood and oud with the brightness of citrus and the subtle smoothness of vanilla.

How long does the fragrance typically last?+

It is known for having solid longevity that carries through most of the day, though its sillage is more moderate. It creates a noticeable scent bubble without being invasive to those around you.

What are the most dominant notes in the dry down?+

Once the citrus fades, the scent settles into a blend of incense resin, dry cedarwood, and a touch of tar, with a lingering spiciness from the ginger and coriander.

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Where to buy Chinese Tobacco

from $30.00 (10ml) · 1 retailer

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100ml

Checked Jul 6

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$195.00Buy

Today's best price of $195.00 is about the typical price for this size, based on 38 days of tracking.

30ml

Checked Jul 6

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$85.00Check

10ml

Checked Jul 6

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$30.00Buy

Today's best price of $30.00 is about the typical price for this size, based on 23 days of tracking.

<5ml

Checked Jul 6

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$6.00Check

Price history

100ml price trendAt tracked low of $195.00

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