Dupe Pair
96%
Very Similar
Mystery Tobacco Eau de Parfum bottle Mystery Tobacco
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender M
2016 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Secretive Smoke Eau de Parfum bottle Secretive Smoke

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mystery Tobacco
This is a real head-turner, divisive for its price point and comparisons to other tobacco heavy hitters but praised for its smooth, sophisticated blend. It's a must-try for serious tobacco lovers, but prepare your wallet.
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Our Verdict - Secretive Smoke
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Mystery Tobacco - a woody fragrance led by Citruses, Osmanthus, Artemisia, with warm spicy depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 10%
Floral 7% 7%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 7% 8%
Sweet 32% 31%
Warm 22% 19%
Woody 17% 20%
Earthy 19% 20%
Animalic 1% 1%
Fresh 8% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Mystery Tobacco EdP
Secretive Smoke EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Osmanthus 28% vs 26%
Ginger 25% vs 19%
Citrus 23% vs 30%
Artemisia 22% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 31% vs 18%
Patchouli 27% vs 27%
Guaiac Wood 23% vs 31%
Vetiver 17% vs 22%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 100% vs 100%

Accords

Mystery Tobacco Secretive Smoke
100%
Woody
90%
84%
Tobacco
58%
Warm Spicy
78%
72%
Patchouli
72%
Sweet
54%
Citrus
66%
60%
Aromatic
56%
Vanilla
56%
Earthy
56%
Fruity
51%
Floral
Woody shared
100%
90%
84%
Warm Spicy shared
58%
78%
72%
Sweet shared
72%
54%
66%
60%
56%
56%
56%
51%

Performance

Mystery Tobacco Secretive Smoke
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Mystery Tobacco

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong, long-lasting performance and bold blend of tobacco and warm notes, Mystery Tobacco is best suited for cooler weather and evening occasions like dates or formal events where it can make a statement. Its potency makes it less ideal for office wear, though some find it versatile enough for smart casual outings.

Secretive Smoke

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The woody character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its woody, warm spicy signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
96%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
100%
Accord
55%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Sweet accords and Citrus, Osmanthus notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Mystery Tobacco
Secretive Smoke
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