Tabac

36 reseñas

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• priethcallas

  July 31, 2013

  

  Well, trying it took me straight back to my 10 or 12, playing with a white keychain-style bottle of this fragrance. One must bear in mind it launched in 1955 and smells like another era, another spirit. The opening is a jumble of citrus, lavender, and aldehydes, but then it turns floral and delicate, almost feminine (much like what happened later to Fabergé’s Brut), finishing on a classic base that sounded a bit powdery to me. It’s a halfway point between barbershop lotions and the floral trend that followed. For an Eau de Cologne, it lasts acceptably, though the trail is weak towards the end. It’s relaxing, good for several days but more for daytime. Not for kids, but for nostalgic adults or collectors, ha ha.

• priethcallas

  August 13, 2013

  

  Trying it transported me back to my childhood, my 10 or 12 years playing with a white keychain-style bottle of this fragrance. One must remember it launched in 1955 and smells like another era, another spirit. The opening is a jumble of citrus, lavender, and aldehydes, but then it turns floral and delicate, almost feminine (much like what happened later to Fabergé’s Brut), finishing on a classic base that sounded a bit powdery to me. It’s a halfway point between barbershop lotions and the floral trend that followed. For an Eau de Cologne, it lasts acceptably, though the trail is weak towards the end. It’s relaxing, good for several days but more for daytime. Not for kids, but for nostalgic adults or collectors, ha ha.

• Boy.Capel

  August 22, 2013

  

  If Chanel Nº 5 had a twin brother for men, it would be Tabac. I don’t recall hearing of another men’s perfume with such a presence of aldehydes. The lily-of-the-valley root gives it incredible powderyness, on par with Esprit de Oscar de Renta or L’heure bleue. It’s a fairly mature perfume; sometimes it reminds of old barbershop scents. I think an older lady could wear it. Its longevity on my skin is medium, and the trail too. If I had to give it stars, I’d give it 8.5 out of 10.

• Maeva

  April 19, 2014

  

  This review is about Tabac EDC (seems the EDT is quite different; does anyone know it?). As Prieth and Kirtash say well, it’s an old-school barbershop fragrance. Like other legends such as Mouchoir de Monsieur or Vetiver, it comes from times when shaving and hand-rolled tobacco were essential for any gentleman with class. It’s not strange it has clean accords (musk, lavender), soapy (carnation), and powdery (lily-of-the-valley root), which recall a gentleman’s barbershop, to which is added a green and dry note of tobacco leaf, enhanced by oakmoss and pine. To this is added lavender, the quintessential masculine flower, balsamic but aseptic, with a hint of soap. The combination makes it perceived as clean, herbal, powdery, and citrusy at first, but the aldehydes create fireworks, a real impact that makes it fresh and energising. I’m attracted to the indefinability of Tabac, how difficult it is to classify. It has a mysterious, dry, and earthy side: the tobacco leaf, tonka bean, oakmoss, and musk give it an intriguing and dark touch, and the carnation adds spicy depth. It’s more oriental and chypre (the oakmoss is notable) than any common aromatic perfume. It’s warm yet fresh; conventional masculinity but intensely floral. Flowers play an important role. I’ve liked seeing Kirtash compare it to emblematic powdery female fragrances. I would never have related it, I don’t know due to prejudice or lack of imagination, but I agree. If Tabac were by Guerlain it would be called ‘L’Heure Verte’. Powdery, woody, balsamic, green, floral-aromatic, with oriental and chypre traits. As a complex perfume, it doesn’t lose its aldehydic freshness nor its purity, so it doesn’t bother detractors of heavy oriental scents. It’s rounded, as shown by its continuity after nearly sixty years.

• Maeva

  April 22, 2014

  

  This review is about Tabac EDC (it seems the EDT is quite different; does anyone know it?). As Prieth and Kirtash say, it’s an old-school barber fragrance. Like other legends such as Mouchoir de Monsieur or Vetiver, it comes from times when shaving and hand-rolled tobacco were essential for classy gentlemen. It’s no surprise it has clean chords (musk, lavender), soapy ones (carnation), and powdery ones (lily-of-the-valley root), which recall a men’s hairdresser, to which is added a green and dry tobacco leaf note, enhanced by oakmoss and pine. To this is added the lavender, the flower of ‘masculine’ fragrances, balsamic but aseptic, with a soapy hint, related to cleansing rituals. The combination of these natural ingredients makes it perceived as clean, herbal, powdery, and somewhat citrusy at first, but all these sparkles turn into fireworks thanks to the aldehydes, creating an impact and making Tabac a very fresh and energising perfume. I’m attracted by the indefinability of Tabac, how difficult it is to classify. Undoubtedly, it’s not all purity and freshness. It has a mysterious, dry, earthy side: the tobacco leaf, tonka bean, oakmoss, and musk give it an intriguing and dark touch, and the carnation contributes to its depth, giving it a spicy air. As a result, it’s more oriental and chypre (the oakmoss is notable) than any common aromatic perfume. It’s warm but fresh; of conventional masculinity but intensely floral. Flowers play a very important role. I’ve liked seeing that Kirtash compares it to two emblematic powdery female fragrances. I never would have related it to them, but I agree. If Tabac were by Guerlain, it would be called ‘L’Heure Verte’. Powdery, woody, balsamic, green, floral-aromatic with oriental and chypre characteristics. As a complex perfume, Tabac never loses its aldehydic freshness and the cleanliness it inspires, so it doesn’t bother detractors of heavy oriental aromas. A round fragrance, as demonstrated by its continuity in perfumeries after almost sixty years.

• juancar677

  October 11, 2015

  

  Maeva, I don’t know the Tabac EDT, at least not in my perfumeries they don’t have it and I’ve never seen it on the market; by tradition it has always been EDC. In my review I state that I’m not much of a daytime perfume user; my attention is on night ones, which is why I’m a lover of Eau de Cologne in the mornings and after showering. I use Agua Brava and this Tabac one. Regarding the Original Version, it’s the queen of the eau de Cologne and avoids the green, wild, or citrusy ones. It has classic notes that haven’t gone out of fashion in almost 60 years. Its concentration is deep and its aldehydes follow the footsteps of Chanel Nº 5. It’s a Cologne with a floral lead, soft, delicate, and sweet. Always clean and somewhat complex to be an EDC, very versatile and for daily use. Practical and correct, it has interesting phases mixed by the aldehydes, then a floral heart and a powdery wood base. You can’t ask an EDC to be an EDT; the latter is a fragrance and the former a cologne, of which the Germans know so much. But I insist, for the day they are pretty and practical, and this Tabac one is very special. It’s a bit more expensive than average, but a 300 ml bottle without a spray performs a lot. I’ve loved rediscovering Tabac and I’d recommend it to men who want to smell good and clean when starting the morning.

• Bofifa

  December 18, 2015

  

  I have both versions, EDC and EDT, and I say they have nothing to do with each other; they’re different. The EDC is the classic, a ‘black and white’ cologne that recalls old times, a masculine and refined aroma, based on lavender, tonka bean, and moss. The idea is ‘clean and neat’, but not like lemon colognes, but something complex that gives the impression of fresh tobacco leaf. To be a cologne, it has good fixation and projection. The EDT is like classic men’s perfumes from the 80s, strong and manly; here, something soapy, with leather and moss. It’s also good, but it’s another story. The best is to have both.

• juancar677

  January 3, 2016

  

  I don’t know the EDT, but I’ll ask at the department stores where I buy the EDC. As for the latter, I only say it’s an extraordinary eau de Cologne that behaves like a typical perfume even without being one. I’ve received more compliments with it than with expensive niche perfumes. It has very pleasant notes that project well, especially florals. Longevity and trail are tremendous and don’t envy any EDT. It doesn’t come very expensive in 300 ml bottles without a sprayer. I continue to think it’s the queen of the Eau de Cologne. A true gem without doubt.

• juancar677

  January 17, 2016

  

  Thanks Maeva for your words. I’m very happy with Tabac and I don’t mind if it’s EDC; its performance is optimal with me, and that’s enough. I haven’t tried it at night, but from morning to afternoon it lasts all day; perhaps the EDT would suit well at night. The performance is for all seasons: fresh in summer and paradoxically enveloping in winter. This Eau de Cologne is no ordinary one and you can tell. It’s as pleasant as flowers or a natural space. It’s almost magical in my opinion and performs more than the writings say. It’s not cheap, almost 60 euros, but as it’s 300 ml without a spray, there’s no need to complain too much.

• Maeva

  January 26, 2016

  

  Thanks for the reviews, Juancar677 and bofifa. If, as Juancar677 says, the EDC already behaves like an EDT, I suppose the Tabac EDT will be the closest to the EDP in the line, won’t? It could be considered more for evening wear. I notice those soap, moss, and leather chords of the EDT in the EDC too. Just thinking that they’re presented more intensely in the EDT already makes me want to look for it.

• juancar677

  March 15, 2016

  

  Maeva, I’m so glad you like it. I bought my original 300 ml bottle in October 2015, and I suppose it’s the reformulated one; the box is a round metal one with the same brown design. But it smells wonderful, with great longevity and trail. I don’t think it has lost as much as people say. Every time I see it, it makes me feel good. If I wear it tomorrow, it’s still noticeable by night. I haven’t noticed any drop in quality at any point.

• Maeva

  March 16, 2016

  

  Finally, I’ve tried the EDT and I agree with you, Juancar677. Why buy it if the EDC is already perfect? Tabac EDC is unbeatable in quality, versatility, and longevity, and it can be found at a good price online or in chemists. I’d stick with the EDC rather than the EDT. As bofifa said, the EDT is more conventional, with powerful ’70s and ’80s green aromatics, and I think it loses quality against them. The EDC is more complex and beautiful. The EDT might be soapy, but the EDC is even more so, plus powdery and musky; it gives more natural freshness and cleanliness. It’s no surprise, Tabac EDC was created in the image of a line of soaps from the 1930s. The EDC is richer, floral, and aldehydic, with its distinctive tobacco note. On my skin, it lasted longer (EDC: 8 hours; EDT: 5). Now comes the sad chapter of reformulations… Luckily, my EDC is years old. They told me that a couple of years ago they were equalised, so the EDC as we know it is history. I’ll go looking for another with the old box. The new Tabac of 2014 is a crude simplification. If it has no aldehydes or tobacco, is it still Tabac? On the Mäurer & Wirtz website there are photos of all the versions. My EDC was between 1994 and 2000; it was already the second or third reformulation compared to the 1959 one. I suppose ‘Original’ is like ‘Initial’ or ‘Première’, an invitation to bite the hook of buying a classic faithful to its beginnings.

• Maeva

  March 20, 2016

  

  If your Tabac EDC is from the old school, you’re lucky! You can still find unrefurbished bottles in many shops. In fact, at one of the four perfumeries I asked about, they had the new version but weren’t selling it yet. They wouldn’t let me try it, but it surely smells different; according to Fragrantica, it’s now more chamomile and sandalwood. Also, on the Mäurer & Wirtz website, the round metal box doesn’t appear. The 2014 version only comes in 30, 50, and 100 ml, so it’s most likely you have the previous version, and it’s better.

• juancar677

  March 21, 2016

  

  @ Maeva. Well, if that’s the case, let’s make the most of it. It is great luck to have caught this bottle last October 2015. We will see how the panorama is afterwards. For now, we will enjoy these precious notes and their excellent longevity and sillage.

• Pplu

  April 11, 2016

  

  When I started in perfumery, everyone talked about Kouros and Tabac as a reference Fougère. What did I do? I went with my 25 years to smell them and ran to the bathroom to rinse off the ‘plague’ they sprayed on me. I hated the Fougère world for years. Big mistake. Today I entered a perfumerie and came across Tabac. I decided to grab a tissue and spray it… I fell in love. What a gem I missed. Perhaps I shouldn’t have smelled it so soon. Back then I could hardly distinguish notes. Now I say that the Tabac (pre-reformulation version) is a gem. Absolutely winter, for cold climates. An excellent tobacco bathed in lavender, pine, carnation. Delicious and subtly powdery, it slightly reminds of old barber soaps. It could be totally unisex in its dry down.

• Selene

  September 4, 2016

  

  Vintage cologne. A man does not need to wear a fragrance with millions of wood notes to feel like a man; a man is defined by his attitude. Tabac is one of the most beautiful fragrances I have had, perfect, creamy, soft, intimate, romantic but with character. It does not need to be strident to be superior. The orange blossom and chamomile notes are crafted perfectly, slightly powdery and creamy, with a base of musk, ambergris and aldehydes. The vanilla is shy, I don’t detect lavender or carnation; the orange blossom and especially the chamomile (creamy, not metallic) take the attention. It is like a cross between Chanel N5 (without excessive aldehydes or animal side) and traditional colognes. It brings out the best of both, the chamomile differentiates it. Exquisite. The sad thing is that the good stuff doesn’t last long.

• Espartaco

  November 21, 2016

  

  A few months ago I bought a large bottle of Tabac and it has nothing to do with what I remembered when it was small. Today’s Tabac isn’t bad, it’s a pleasant, unpretentious Eau de Cologne for after a shower, without calling attention, and keeps the classic scent base, but now I find it more generic and soft, with that typical old barbershop smell that a Floyd shaving lotion or classic Old Spice has. For me, Tabac was a delicious and artificial burst of aldehydes, similar to the first impression of Kouros, then a creamy but harsh development, dry and white, like a corrupted white potion in tobacco leaves. It was never a bomb of projection or duration, that’s in its DNA, but today’s Tabac is washed-out, harmless, and soft. And what I loved was its gravity, the low and rough notes, rough yet velvety. It still keeps that sensation, but it asks permission not to bother, speaking very quietly. Before, in its simplicity I found interesting nuances that differentiated it from other classic colognes. My 300 ml bottle has been around for years and bears the legend Eau de Cologne.

• Espartaco

  November 27, 2016

  

  A few months ago I bought a large bottle of Tabac and it has nothing to do with what I remembered when it was small. Today’s Tabac is not bad, it is a pleasant eau de cologne for a shower without drawing attention; it keeps the classic scent base but is more generic and soft, with that old-fashioned barber shop smell of Floid lotion or Old Spice. For me, Tabac was a delicious and artificial aldehydic blast, similar to Kouros, then a creamy but harsh and dry development like a corrupted white potion on tobacco leaves. It was never a projection bomb, but today’s Tabac is washed-out and harmless. What I loved was its gravity, low and rough notes, rugged and velvety. It still keeps that sensation, but it asks permission not to bother. Before, in its simplicity, I found interesting nuances that differentiated it. My 300 ml bottle has been carrying the legend Eau de Cologne for years.

• chelo 1

  March 24, 2017

  

  TABAC MAURER & WIRTZ, little Drake. To be honest with you, sometimes you are devastating. Are you so sure? There is another ad for ‘Mauer & Witz Tabac Original from 2014’, but my review is for the eau de cologne. I love this fragrance, the original and the reformulated one (it keeps the spirit of the original). I know it well, I smelled it for years on the man I loved, and I bought it recently. Fresh opening with bergamot and neroli, it fixes its scent and lasts a long time, more than many EDPs. I sprayed my wrists over 5 hours ago, and although I’ve washed my hands, I can still perceive it perfectly. On me, chamomile stands out first, then carnation, sandalwood and amber. It smells like a tobacco plant, Nicotiana, with a velvety character, soft, enveloping and very powdery. Without a great trail, it is enjoyed close to the skin, inviting short distances. A man with this fragrance hints at freshness, tenderness and shelter. I remember you ‘killed me sweetly’ with your scent. It is not in fashion, it is exclusive, it speaks for itself. Its bottle is a collection treasure. The price is a gift, not cheap. One thing is what it costs and another is what it is worth. Best wishes.

• Bofifa

  March 25, 2017

  

  Tabac EDC has always seemed very complex, unique and old-school to me. I’ve used it countless times and it is one of my favourites. Although there might be a reformulation, tired of replacing bottles, I bought a 300 ml one and won’t buy another. I don’t think Tabac recreates a real tobacco note; it’s more of an idea, a hazy sensation from the contrast between clean notes (aldehydes, bergamot, lavender) and dark ones (geranium, moss, carnation). It reminds me of packed jazz clubs, black-and-white images of a mature and adult cologne. Its powdery aroma is fascinating, evocative like a French film noir. It is robust, with good longevity and projection. If you aren’t into this vibe, you might not like it. For me, it is an undisputed classic: 10/10.

• chelo 1

  March 29, 2017

  

  Tabac Maurer & Wirtz. Drake, I’ll tell you affectionately, sometimes you’re devastating. Are you so sure always? Well, first let me clarify there’s another ad for ‘Mauer & Witz Tabac Original 2014’, but this review is for the Eau de Cologne. I love this fragrance, the original and the reformulated one, which keeps the original spirit. I knew it well, smelled it for years on the man I loved, and recently bought it for myself. Fresh opening of bergamot and neroli, it fixes the scent and lasts a long time. How many famous EDPs don’t last even a quarter of that! I rubbed it on more than 5 hours ago, washed my hands several times, and still feel it. On me, chamomile stands out first, then carnation with sandalwood and amber. These three are the most noticeable in the fixation. It doesn’t smell like tobacco, but like the plant, like Nicotiana, giving a velvety, soft, enveloping, and VERY POWDERY character. It has little projection, but it’s enjoyed better close to the skin, inviting closeness. A man with this hints at freshness, tenderness, and shelter, the longing to rest his head on his chest. Tabac… I remember you ‘killed me sweetly’ many times. It’s not in fashion, better, it’s exclusive. It speaks for itself for years. It’s unique, I’ve never smelled anything like it. The bottle is a collection treasure. The price is a gift, not cheap. One thing is the cost and another is what it’s worth. Cheers.

• drakecito

  April 1, 2017

  

  I’m sorry, but it was an absolute horror. A very cheap cologne with a soapy effect that turns my stomach. The tobacco note is a joke. Fortunately, it doesn’t perform at all, it doesn’t project and doesn’t last. Thank God. I write this for those who buy blindly. I hope I don’t offend the fans. Review of a 2016 bottle, I found no marvel. Fragrance: 1/10, Longevity: 4/10, Sillage: 2/10.

• Espartaco

  September 6, 2017

  

  @pacolete hahaha, it doesn’t remind me of it at all, but that perception must be due to the aldehydes; it always reminds me of Nelly Lacquer, which is Air de Loewe, another aldehydic bomb.

• Pacolete

  September 19, 2017

  

  Does it remind anyone of Nelly Lacquer at the beginning? No intention to offend.

• juancar677

  February 27, 2018

  

  A cologne that Germans know how to make well. It is classic but delicious; I feel white flowers so well assembled that they are magical in their flight. Trail and longevity are excellent. Very versatile, it doesn’t go unnoticed and generates compliments. Its bottle in a round metal box is recommended; the cardboard one is different. It is an EDC that behaves like an EDT. The pity is that it was reformulated. Until the end of 2015 it had the original formula in metal boxes; now it comes in cardboard, cheaper but without resemblance to what it was. For me it is already a COLOGNE in oblivion, except for what little remains in the cupboard at home.

• entredicho

  March 7, 2018

  

  Tabac has a charming side that blends with a more sober one. It isn’t static, as it might seem; it moves between sweet and dry, powdery and sharp, featuring a genuine semi-acidic, floral, and elegant water. It is an exclusive formula from those magicians the industry stopped hiring, capable of creating timeless bottles. It is the piece that leaves you thoughtful in a museum, like a Monet painting with pink waterlilies on green-blue waters. Fresh as a May morning, created for men with a romantic vision, faithful to an unchangeable lifestyle. Perfect for daily use without restraint, it evokes peace and security. I imagine someone who gets up, has breakfast, and goes to work, cordial yet reserved, keeping their life for their own. A good neighbour, generous when needed, gentle as white carnations in your local bar with a scent of scrubbed floor. A school of old-school delicacy for hearts with stories.

• Edu Lezana

  May 24, 2018

  

  A true classic of perfumery and a natural survivor. I wore it as a teenager in the ostentatious 80s and you can’t imagine the compliments from the girls. In the 80s it wasn’t trendy and it isn’t now, so it retains its exclusive spirit. In me, it has good performance for being a cologne and always stands out with aldehydes with a floral and amber tone. That gives it warmth, density, and cleanliness. It has that soapy touch; I imagine the scent of a beige soap that gives dense, creamy foam, a bar of moisturising oil soap. Today I tried it again in a perfumery after forgetting it for years and it smells the same as the 80s version. Very good longevity. A warm, adult cologne, better for cold climates (autumn and winter). It has no similar scent and with a surprising price for its performance. The scent of an exclusive soap that gives warm and enveloping cleanliness. A job well done.

• Jocala

  October 21, 2019

  

  Literally smells like any supermarket shaving cream. Clean barbershop smell, I suppose… Like the splash. For next spring and summer, I will buy the roilette and shower gel. To feel and be clean and fresh.

• Zappp

  January 23, 2020

  

  What do clouds smell like? That old ad for sanitary pads said. What do aldehydes smell like? I don’t know what those aldehydes that so many people detect smell like, but the opening where they are present is good, fresh without being conventional citrus. The dry-down leaves a rich tobacco and moss aroma, but the bad thing is the midway journey. A floral granny smell that is hard to digest; in my case, I try to let that moment pass on the street to avoid snide comments. It may be psychosomatic, but I feel quite ill-tempered, luckily it doesn’t last long.

• jerry drake

  March 20, 2020

  

  Often, especially in winter, I feel attracted to scents from the past: the 70s, 80s, 90s, which I didn’t know when they were in fashion because I was a child or I was drawn to other names. I wonder what is in these fragrances that makes me fall in love again without remedy. I find them more elegant and complex than many current perfumes, and I like that feeling because it recalls distant times when gallantry was normal, even among young people, when being a woman implied someone opening the door for you, helping with your coat, congratulating you, listening to you… When I use old scents, I feel like a man of the old times and I like it. The vintage version of Tabac EDC (based on an 80s bottle) is something uncommon. A chic fragrance that wanders memories to the last days of summer or warm autumns. Tabac is a delicious time machine, loaded with musk, woody and floral tones with an animalic touch that fits perfectly. More intense and rich than the current version, inevitably reformulated, it opens sweet and fresh with a harmonic and nostalgic sensation. In the middle phase, a wonderful arc of flowers to wood with subtle sweetness. The finale, heated by amber and vanilla, is pure pleasure. So now I smell like an old man? Well, I don’t mind the modern, this version is a classic resting on a dusty shelf with personality and charisma that contemporary fragrances can only dream of.

• Ozymandias

  July 2, 2020

  

  A perfume linked to my childhood, like Aqua Brava, Jovan Musk, Varón Dandy, and Brumel. An extroverted and warm aroma by excellence. Explosive and fresh opening; after 30 minutes it becomes powdery, dense, sweet, and heavy, not for summer. Smell of a barbershop, freshly shaved, clean. I see it for fresh weather and daytime use, avoiding excessive heat as it can result in being fatiguing and suffocating.

• Patrick Suskind

  June 12, 2021

  

  The 90s were my golden era. I, as a teenager, was touching up, trying forbidden things, riding my broken bike, and living freedom before the mobile phone was everyone’s thing. One Sunday I visited my uncle, a strange character who seemed the ultimate: giant earrings, leather boots, ripped jeans, sleeveless tee, long hair with sideburns, and sunglasses. Plus, he had the most tuned car in town, disproportionate rims, and music that echoed through the whole neighbourhood. I’d swap cod for Héroes del Silencio, smoke very expensive Camels, and his house was filled with incense and strange African objects. On a wooden table sat a huge bottle of Tabac, which I thought was chullo, something I’d never seen. At home, my dad always used his old Aqua Brava bottle. Opening the Tabac splash was a real impact, the start of my relationship with perfumes. It seemed like a smell on another level. I remember it vividly until last week when I bought the bottle. Don’t ask me why a collector didn’t have that first smell that gives the click, but I’ve sorted it now. I bought the EDC in spray. The opening threw me off, a sharp neroli with lots of alcohol that wasn’t like I remembered it. Minutes later, tonnes of musk under a very rich floral base, similar to Rasasi Musk Naqaya. Over time, the magic returned: BOOOOMMMMMMM, that smell came back, perhaps less strong but enchanting. I wonder if my uncle had the EDT or the EDC. It’s the clear example that niche perfumes can be made for little money and that the price is usually just positioning.

• Patrick Suskind

  June 17, 2021

  

  The 90s were my most intense and happy era. Teenager, touching breasts, flirting with forbidden substances, riding my battered bike, and exercising freedom when the mobile phone was a toy. Sundays were football and sports carousels, listening to my parents as oracles. One day I visited my uncle, a peculiar character with giant earrings, leather boots, ripped jeans, a sleeveless t-shirt, and long hair. He tuned his car with disproportionate rims and music at full volume. I traded bacalhau for Héroes del Silencio, smoked very expensive Camels, and in his house there was incense and strange objects from Africa. Imagine that. On a wooden table, a huge bottle: Tabac, a perfume I had never seen. At home, my father used his bottle of Aqua Brava. Opening the splash, I discovered the first real impact: Tabac. A smell from another world. For 20 years I remembered that scent with clarity, until last week when I got a spray bottle. Don’t ask why a collector didn’t have that first click; there is no explanation, but I have now found a remedy. The opening threw me off: sharp neroli and strong alcohol, nothing like my memory. Minutes later, tons of musk under a rich floral base, similar to Rasasi Musk Naqaya (less projection). At first, I couldn’t detect my memory scent, but with time the magic emerged. As the base notes entered… BOOM. That smell returned, perhaps with less force, but enchanting and super evocative. I wonder if my uncle had the EDT or EDC. It is the clear example that cheap niche perfumes can be made and that price is usually positioning.

• IvanS

  December 20, 2022

  

  I didn’t like it, perhaps. It smells like a man over 70. A pity; I tried it three times and nothing. Perhaps mixing powder with citrus wood would fix it, but as it is, it smells like a very elderly person. I might be wrong, but that is the impression it gives me.

• kikoses

  December 20, 2024

  

  I don’t judge the past with today’s eyes: Tabac is my most significant experience; it evokes my youth. I bought it a few days ago and today I felt the DNA of Jovan Musk, Café Café, Old Spice, or Halston I-12. There is no fashion here; if you’re looking for that, you’ll be lost in an aura for nostalgics. After noon, it wears close to the skin, but every now and then I bring my nose close to savour its trail.

• Stendhal

  July 4, 2025

  

  Just picked up this cologne, 300ml for €18, from a batch made ten months ago. I confess I didn’t own it before due to prejudice, but I’ve missed out on a great find. It has that vintage touch that suits it well. It doesn’t smell of oud or vanilla; it’s a cheap bulk fragrance, but its evolution is enviable. It opens classic, a blend of Royale Ambree and soap. The heart is floral/woodsy with dry sandalwood, powdery iris root, and some green notes like pine. The base softens into wood with pleasant powdery touches and a hint of orange blossom. It reminds me of Molinard’s Habanita worn close to the skin. Sincerely, it’s a beauty. It’s not simple, it’s worth it, it’s inoffensive, and it recalls Varón Dandy. I think Tabac deserves to be indie. My use: for sleeping, after a shower, or daily. Gender: unisex, slightly masculine. Climate: temperate or cold, spring/autumn. With heat, the powder becomes annoying. Occasion: daytime.