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Which Should You Buy?
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.
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it, with some finding it a challenging, linear 'wet ashtray' and others celebrating its unique, smooth tobacco. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but for those who get it, it's a solid, long-lasting alternative.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 14% | 5% |
| Floral | 0% | 3% |
| Fruity | 2% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 5% |
| Sweet | 12% | 13% |
| Warm | 37% | 36% |
| Woody | 8% | 5% |
| Earthy | 23% | 8% |
| Animalic | 17% | 28% |
| Fresh | 7% | 11% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its unique and potentially polarising tobacco accord, combined with reports of long-lasting performance, makes it unsuitable for professional settings. It could work for a casual evening out, but its challenging nature might be best reserved for a specific, adventurous date night, or when you simply want scent for yourself.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Tobacco, Sweet, Aromatic accords and Coriander, Tobacco notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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