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Tobacco Collection Intense Dark Exclusive 2018
by Zara
Zara's Tobacco Collection Intense Dark Exclusive is a gourmand tobacco fragrance with a fresh, sweet, and spicy opening centered around apple and black pepper, leading into a warm, creamy base of vanilla, tonka bean, and amber. The scent evolves into a smooth, darkly sweet profile with subtle oud-like drydown, making it especially well-suited for autumn and winter wear. Many users find it similar to 212 VIP and One Million, but more subdued and refined, with a clean, comforting presence that feels slightly more modern than its inspirations. While it has moderate longevity and sillage—mostly moderate to strong projection—it performs best when spruced multiple times throughout the day, which fits its affordable positioning. The fragrance is generally admired as a quality, underpriced option for those who prefer a sweeter, pillowy tobacco scent without synthetic harshness.
Pros
- +Provides a dark, sweet, and spicy gourmand profile ideal for fall and winter wear
- +Offers a well-balanced composition with smooth progression from opening to drydown
- +Delivers great value for the price, making it one of the most affordable solid aperitifs among similar scents
Cons
- −Longevity is moderate and inconsistent across body types, with some users reporting shorter wear times
- −Contains a prominent fresh-spicy green note that some find irritating or nausea-inducing
- −Not particularly bold or distinctive on first sniff—may take effort to appreciate fully