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Tabac Exquis (2021)
by Caron
A rich, deeply layered gourmand tobacco fragrance with a warm, sweet core of dark chocolate, cacao, cinnamon, and honeyed tonka bean, balanced by subtle floral and resinous undertones. The opening is sappy and sweet with a perfumed burst of spices, yet the scent cools gradually into a warm, quiet elegance. The integration of olibanum, labdanum, and iris adds depth, lightening the impression so it never feels cloying or overwhelming. It's a modern interpretation of classic tobacco gourmands — less sharp and more delicate than Tobacco Vanille, with a gentler, more refined quality. Longevity is excellent, lasting through the day into the night, and the sillage sits comfortably between moderate and strong, making it suitable for both personal wear and noticeable presence. Though not overtly masculine or feminine, there's a quiet and elegant masculinity in its restraint. It’s best experienced in cooler weather, where its warmth feels enveloping without being heavy.
Pros
- +Long-lasting with excellent performance through day and night
- +Elegant, balanced sweetness that avoids cloying or childish notes
- +Unique harmonization of tobacco, chocolate, and ambered resins with subtle silver sheen from iris and olibanum
- +Suits a wide range of wearers due to its refined, unisex character
- +Strong but restrained sillage that feels comfortable and not invasive
Cons
- −Can be overwhelming for sensitive noses due to thick sweetness and dense composition
- −Some find it too focused on sweet gourmand notes with less focus on real tobacco texture
- −Not as bold or impactful as other tobacco fragrances like Tabac Noir or Tobacco Vanille despite being similarly rich