Even if you are not a smoker, it is difficult to resist the charm and intense scents of tobacco perfumes. The reason is simple: it's like always having all the aromatic richness of the finest tobacco leaves available, totally avoiding the "harmful" (and, for many, decidedly unpleasant) part of burning cigars, cigarettes and pipes.
Tobacco: the choice of those seeking strong emotions
Just like leather, tobacco is the ideal choice for those who want a perfume that emerges with power and releases pungent, mysterious and sensual aromas into the air. On an olfactory level we are light years away from gourmand perfumes or delicate flowery colognes that evaporate from the skin after a few hours: the tobacco perfumes they are almost always designed to last, even after a shower! Although there is no "right way" to wear these fragrances, most enthusiasts agree that they are perfumes particularly suitable for the colder months of the year.
Tobacco perfumes, the paradise of those who love the exotic
For centuries, tobacco has exerted great fascination on millions of people, fueling the passion of "aficionados" of everything related to pipes, cigars and the so-called "art of slow smoking". But being a smoker is not an indispensable requirement to appreciate its aromas, which skilled master perfumers are able to harness or recreate artificially to best characterize their creations. Although it has also been produced in Italy for some time (in Tuscany, Umbria, Veneto and Campania), tobacco has always brought to mind an exotic imagery, evoking natural landscapes made up of endless plantations that give life to varieties exported all over the world (the three main world producing countries, after all, are still China, India and Brazil). The typical scents of the best tobacco perfumes they are peaty, woody, intense and vaguely spicy, perfect for combining with sweeter and more delicate notes with the aim of creating original and unforgettable mixes (just as happens with aromatic tobacco so loved by expert smokers). We have selected five niche tobacco fragrances, perfect for conquering the minds, hearts and noses of all lovers of the most decisive and enveloping artistic perfumes.
1) Intense Red Tobacco by Mancera
Intense Red Tobacco is Red Tobacco's more concentrated version Mancera, a best-selling niche perfume already famous for its intensity and durability. Its heart of Sumatran patchouli leaves, tobacco, leather, Haitian vetiver and delicate jasmine is an unparalleled olfactory bomb, perfect to bewitch anyone who perceives it in the air. In this complex mix of essences, Cuban tobacco remains a fundamental element for the identity of the fragrance, which is part of that large group of perfumes that "either you love them or you hate them". People who tune into its overflowing soul can no longer do without it and wear it with passion and pride.
2) Tabac Nomade by Houbigant
A spicy and irresistible tobacco is the basis of this fine artistic signature fragrance Houbigant. Nomad Tabac it is certainly a classy perfume, intended for those who love to stand out with an elegant and refined style. Its heart is made up of notes of tobacco leaves, tonka bean and saffron flower, preceded by an opening based on warm spices, rose and bergamot. A leather accord closes the olfactory pyramid in a masterful way, giving the composition a notable intensity. The care of a historic perfume house like Houbigant it is undeniable and the fragrance can boast a mix made up of the highest quality ingredients.
3) Tabac Rouge by Phaedon
Tabac Rouge di Phaedon it is a real olfactory jewel, simply perfect from start to finish. Turkish tobacco and incense form the heart of the fragrance and are impossible to ignore, shortly followed by an explosion of honey, cinnamon and ginger. The duration on the skin is remarkable and gives even more value to the perfume, perfect to wear both in formal contexts and among friends or family. In the years Tabac Rouge has managed to win over a large segment of admirers, attracted by its originality and the quality of its ingredients: we are certainly among them.
4) Tobacco by Franck Boclet
A rustic, warm, enveloping, nocturnal and bewitching scent. Tobacco It presents itself in the air with notes of ginger and tobacco leaves softened by plum, and then leaves room for a fantastic heart made up of cloves, tonka bean and cedar wood. It gives its maximum expression during the colder months, indeed: some consider it the perfect tobacco perfume to experience the Christmas period even more intensely. The tobacco evoked is that of the pipe, the queen of slow and thoughtful smoking. Respect to others tobacco perfumes it is quite sweet and easy to appreciate even by those who prefer more delicate and traditional fragrances. A wonderful surprise!
5) Tuscan Tobacco by Santa Maria Novella
As the name suggests, this fine signature fragrance Santa Maria Novella is centered on the evocation of the aromas of Tuscan tobacco, the notes of which are present in the opening. The result is a dry, smoky, woody and decisive (but not loud or overwhelming) perfume, perfect to be worn by both a man and a woman with a strong and determined character. The heart of leather, amber and birch is a masterpiece, like a base composed of precious woods, musk and vanilla. The sensation given by Tuscan tobacco is that of being a natural and very little chemical perfume, composed of first class ingredients. For a cologne, the longevity on the skin is above average, a characteristic that is definitely appreciated by those who want a fragrance that doesn't require a dozen sprays to be noticed. To try without hesitation!
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