Tobacco Mandarin EDP

Byredo   Original
5%

Tobacco & Citrus Extrait

Aromara   Dupe
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EDP Concentration Extrait
U Gender U
2020 Year -
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tobacco Mandarin EDP
Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Tobacco Mandarin isn't playing subtle, it's a bold, spicy, divisive beast with a penchant for staining clothes. You'll either adore its mysterious, opulent depth or recoil from its notorious cumin note - there's no middle ground here, mate.
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Our Verdict - Tobacco & Citrus Extrait
Tobacco and Citrus captures the fresh mandarin-meets-tobacco-leaf signature of Byredo's Tobacco Mandarin, at 35% Extrait for a fraction of the niche price.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tobacco Mandarin EDP
Tobacco & Citrus Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 35% vs 55%
Only in Tobacco Mandarin
Cumin 41% Coriander 23%
Only in Tobacco & Citrus
Citrus 44%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 44% vs 100%
Only in Tobacco Mandarin
Leather 31% Labdanum 24%
Only in Tobacco Mandarin
Frankincense 100%
Only in Tobacco & Citrus
Cedar 57% Musk 43%

Accords

Tobacco Mandarin Tobacco & Citrus
97%
Tobacco
80%
89%
Amber
76%
Citrus
85%
73%
Woody
55%
71%
Sweet
35%
67%
Leather
66%
Animalic
61%
Oud
54%
Aromatic
Musky
50%
Fresh
40%
Tobacco shared
97%
80%
89%
Citrus shared
76%
85%
Woody shared
73%
55%
Sweet shared
71%
35%
67%
66%
Oud
61%
54%
50%
40%

Performance

Tobacco Mandarin Tobacco & Citrus
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Tobacco Mandarin

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and significant longevity, this scent is far too potent for an office environment, potentially overwhelming those around you. However, its dark, sensual, and luxurious character makes it an excellent choice for dates and formal evening events, where its intensity can truly shine.

Tobacco & Citrus

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Autumn

A bright mandarin top paired with tobacco leaf works as a transitional-season scent, neither too light for cooler days nor too heavy for warmer ones.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual

Versatile enough for office and casual wear thanks to its citrus brightness, with the tobacco heart giving it a distinctive edge for dates.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
5%
Key Similarities

Both lean tobacco, citrus, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Tobacco Mandarin EDP
Tobacco & Citrus Extrait
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