A tobacco perfume is not what the name suggests. If you think of tobacco as cigarette smoke, perfumery will usually surprise you: in a tobacco fragrance the focus is on warmth, sweetness and spice. In this guide we explain what a tobacco perfume smells like, which notes often go with it and how to wear one. The examples come from our own range.
What does a tobacco perfume smell like?
Tobacco rarely stands alone in a fragrance description. The note usually sits among other ingredients that give it its own character. You can see this in the descriptions of the fragrances we sell: tobacco is combined with pepper and vanilla, with cinnamon and lavender, or with flowers and fruit. Each time the result is a different scent, even though they are all called tobacco.
Two things come back almost every time: warmth and depth. Tobacco fragrances are therefore a popular choice for the cooler months and for the evening.
That is why it helps to look not at the word tobacco, but at the notes around it. With spices and wood, the scent becomes dry and warm. With flowers and fruit, it becomes softer and rounder. Always read the fragrance pyramid on the product page before you choose.
Three sides of tobacco
Looking through our range, three styles stand out. It helps to know which one you are after before you pick a bottle.
Spicy and woody
Assaf Tobacco Black 40 is an example. It opens with saffron, apple and rose, has pepper and sweet accords in the heart, and rests on moss, cedarwood, vanilla and amber. It is a warm, spicy and deep composition for anyone who likes woody scents. The bottle contains 100 ml of eau de parfum.
Aromatic with a floral touch
Ibrahim Al-Qurashi Dominican Tobacco starts with cinnamon, lavender and Dominican tobacco. Guaiac wood and orchid follow in the heart, and the base is made up of bergamot, neroli and saffron. It is a spicy, aromatic scent with a refined floral touch, described in the product text as suitable for men and women. The bottle contains 100 ml of extrait de parfum.
Soft, floral and fruity
Ibrahim Al-Qurashi Greek Tobacco shows that tobacco can also be soft. It opens with narcissus, lychee and rose, continues with apricot, orange blossom and iris, and ends with Greek tobacco, musk and peony. A good choice if you prefer tobacco scents that are not too heavy. This bottle also contains 100 ml of extrait de parfum.
How to wear a tobacco perfume
A few simple habits get the most out of a tobacco fragrance:
- Apply it to the wrists, the neck and the inside of the elbows, where the skin is warmest.
- Do not rub your wrists together afterwards, as this breaks down the top notes too early.
- With an extrait de parfum, start with a few sprays. A high concentration needs very little.
- Store the bottle cool, dark and out of direct sunlight, so the composition stays intact for longer.
When does tobacco suit?
A spicy tobacco scent with vanilla and amber suits the cooler months and evenings, such as a dinner or a special occasion. According to the product text, a softer style with flowers and fruit, such as Greek Tobacco, can be worn both by day and in the evening. Not sure? Choose the softer style as your first tobacco fragrance.
How to choose your first tobacco fragrance
Start with the notes you already know and like. If you enjoy spice and wood, a scent like Tobacco Black 40 is the obvious choice. If you have a soft spot for lavender and cinnamon, Dominican Tobacco fits. If you want flowers and fruit without a heavy tone, begin with Greek Tobacco. You will find more fragrances to choose from in our bestsellers collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a tobacco perfume smell like cigarettes?
No. In the fragrances mentioned here, tobacco is combined with spices, vanilla, amber, flowers or fruit. It is a warm scent note, not cigarette smoke.
Is a tobacco perfume only for men?
No. The descriptions of Dominican Tobacco and Greek Tobacco call the scents suitable for men and women, and Tobacco Black 40 is described as suitable for both.
What is the difference between eau de parfum and extrait de parfum?
An extrait de parfum has a higher concentration of perfume oil than an eau de parfum, so a few sprays are often enough. Each product on our site states the concentration of the bottle.
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