Jasmin et Cigarette

Jasmin et Cigarette presents a strikingly naturalistic composition where white floral jasmine is paired with a dry, green tobacco accord, evoking the intimate atmosphere of a smoky, flower-filled room. The opening features a fresh, slightly indolic jasmine laced with dry hay and crisp cumin, creating a subtle but distinct tension that simulates the scent of unlit, quietly drying tobacco leaves — not a burning cigarette, but the close, earthy fragrance of a fresh pack left unopened. Over time, the jasmine deepens and softens into a creamy, slightly honeyed quality, nearly eclipsing the tobacco, which settles into a barely perceptible background note of dried leaves and wood. The base, centered around apricot and tonka, adds a faint sweetness that rounds out the composition without overwhelming it. While the overall impression is clean and elegant with a quiet, unobtrusive presence, longevity is brief, lasting only moderately on most skin types, and the sillage is intimate, rarely extending more than a few feet. It’s a fragrance that favors mood and atmosphere over bold projection, making it ideal for intimate settings, cooler seasons, or moments when one seeks a poetic, slightly provocative presence rather than a statement. The aroma is not offensive but strongly evocative — some find it memorable and elegant, others feel it foreshortened or too neutral. It excels in its thematic execution, turning a deliberate contrast into something deeply personal and atmospheric.