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Tabac 28 Miami
by Le Labo
Tabac 28 Miami by Le Labo presents a dry, woody, and slightly sweet tobacco fragrance with a prominent guaiac wood base and a subtle rum note that evokes aged Barbados rum and Cuban cigar smoke. The opening is soft and diffused, with a green, herbal freshness from cardamom and palo santo, making it feel warm and intimate rather than aggressive. It unfolds with a refined, smooth drydown that leans into leather, amber, and vetiver, creating a warm, comforting, and slightly smoky character that feels both grounded and evocative — akin to a smoky cigar lounge in a tropical-climate city. Its sillage is moderate, performance is decent but inconsistent on some skin types, and the fragrance relies more on nuance than projection. The overall impression is that of a sophisticated, masculine-leaning scent with a subtle sweetness and complexity, reminiscent of other refined tobacco scents, but without a strong Miami-specific scent profile. It’s well-balanced, well-blended, and designed to be worn in cooler months, especially evenings or winter seasons.
Pros
- +Dry, balanced tobacco with a unique woody-spicy character that avoids greasy or synthetic heaviness
- +Smooth evolution with a rich, creamy drydown that feels comforting and nuanced
- +Unambiguous masculinity and refined elegance make it ideal for mature, confident wearers
Cons
- −Performance is inconsistent, especially on skin, with many reporting short longevity
- −Not particularly strong or projecting; some find it too transparent or light on base
- −Mixed reactions on whether it is novel or overpriced for a niche
- −Model importance was missed, so no stark detection needs to be made yet