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What does Tabac smell like?

Tabac is a dense, high-concentration exploration of tobacco that avoids the sticky, syrupy traps of many modern sweet scents. It opens with a dry, realistic tobacco leaf that immediately asserts a smo...

Details

House: Aaron Terence Hughes
Gender: unisex
Year: 2019
Longevity: 9.0 / 10
Sillage: 8.5 / 10
Scent Profile: Spicy, Woody, Smoky, Sweet, Resinous
Best Seasons: Winter, Fall
Best Occasions: Night Out, Evening
Perfumer: Aaron Terence Hughes Brand owner, Perfume maker

Community Insights

Based on 3 discussions

Enthusiasts frequently highlight the exceptional longevity and projection of this fragrance, noting that it remains noticeable for several hours even in outdoor settings.
The scent is most commonly associated with cold weather, with a strong consensus that it performed best during winter and autumn evenings.
While tobacco is the star, the community often discusses the quality of the oud and vanilla, noting that it feels more artisanal and "raw" compared to mainstream designer tobacco scents.
It is widely regarded as a formal or "night out" fragrance, though some users include it in their regular rotation alongside other bold staples like Ombré Leather and Bois Impérial.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the performance of Tabac compare to other tobacco fragrances?+

Tabac is known for its intense potency. While many tobacco scents fade into a light vanilla skin scent, this fragrance maintains its smoky, woody profile for a much longer duration due to the high concentration of base notes like Burmese oud and ambergris.

Is this fragrance suitable for office wear?+

Because of its heavy sillage and smoky, resinous character, it can be polarizing in a professional indoor setting. It is generally better suited for evening leisure, outdoor events, or formal nights out where a bolder scent profile is appropriate.

How prominent is the rose note in this scent?+

The Damask rose is not the primary focus but rather a supporting player. It serves to smooth out the transition between the dry tobacco top and the woody base, adding a touch of floral sweetness without making the fragrance smell traditionally "perfumey" or feminine.

Does Tabac lean more masculine or feminine?+

While marketed as unisex, the heavy emphasis on tobacco, cedar, and oud gives it a traditional masculine edge. However, the bourbon vanilla and rose provide enough balance that it is enjoyed by anyone who appreciates dark, spicy, and sweet compositions.

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What does Tabac smell like?

Tabac is a dense, high-concentration exploration of tobacco that avoids the sticky, syrupy traps of many modern sweet scents. It opens with a dry, realistic tobacco leaf that immediately asserts a smo...

Details

House: Aaron Terence Hughes
Gender: unisex
Year: 2019
Longevity: 9.0 / 10
Sillage: 8.5 / 10
Scent Profile: Spicy, Woody, Smoky, Sweet, Resinous
Best Seasons: Winter, Fall
Best Occasions: Night Out, Evening
Perfumer: Aaron Terence Hughes Brand owner, Perfume maker

Community Insights

Based on 3 discussions

Enthusiasts frequently highlight the exceptional longevity and projection of this fragrance, noting that it remains noticeable for several hours even in outdoor settings.
The scent is most commonly associated with cold weather, with a strong consensus that it performed best during winter and autumn evenings.
While tobacco is the star, the community often discusses the quality of the oud and vanilla, noting that it feels more artisanal and "raw" compared to mainstream designer tobacco scents.
It is widely regarded as a formal or "night out" fragrance, though some users include it in their regular rotation alongside other bold staples like Ombré Leather and Bois Impérial.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the performance of Tabac compare to other tobacco fragrances?+

Tabac is known for its intense potency. While many tobacco scents fade into a light vanilla skin scent, this fragrance maintains its smoky, woody profile for a much longer duration due to the high concentration of base notes like Burmese oud and ambergris.

Is this fragrance suitable for office wear?+

Because of its heavy sillage and smoky, resinous character, it can be polarizing in a professional indoor setting. It is generally better suited for evening leisure, outdoor events, or formal nights out where a bolder scent profile is appropriate.

How prominent is the rose note in this scent?+

The Damask rose is not the primary focus but rather a supporting player. It serves to smooth out the transition between the dry tobacco top and the woody base, adding a touch of floral sweetness without making the fragrance smell traditionally "perfumey" or feminine.

Does Tabac lean more masculine or feminine?+

While marketed as unisex, the heavy emphasis on tobacco, cedar, and oud gives it a traditional masculine edge. However, the bourbon vanilla and rose provide enough balance that it is enjoyed by anyone who appreciates dark, spicy, and sweet compositions.

Is there any animalic quality to the oud used here?+

The Burmese oud adds a deep, woody, and slightly earthy resonance to the base. While it is more distinctive than "synthetic" oud notes found in many perfumes, the sweetness of the vanilla and the saltiness of the ambergris keep it from becoming unpleasantly animalic.

In which seasons should I wear Tabac?+

This fragrance is best suited for the colder months of autumn and winter. The resinous and smoky accords can become overwhelming in high heat and humidity, though it works well for cool spring evenings.

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Accords

Notes

HeartTobacco//Bourbon vanilla//Damask rose

BaseCedar//Ambergris//Burmese oud

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Appears in Collections

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