Mystery Tobacco Eau de Parfum bottle Mystery Tobacco
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2016 Year 2019
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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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Arrakis
Seriously divisive. Some swear it's a smooth, sweet tobacco masterpiece, others smell nothing but fruit. If you're after a loud, complex tobacco-dominant scent that performs like a beast, this could be your new cool-weather love, but sample first to avoid disappointment.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 7%
Floral 7% 5%
Fruity 3% 2%
Green 7% 7%
Sweet 32% 23%
Warm 22% 26%
Woody 17% 19%
Earthy 19% 21%
Animalic 1% 12%
Fresh 8% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Mystery Tobacco EdP
Arrakis Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Tobacco 31% vs 34%
Patchouli 27% vs 23%
Guaiac Wood 23% vs 23%
Vetiver 17% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 100% vs 38%
Only in Arrakis
Amber 33% Musk 28%

Accords

Mystery Tobacco Arrakis
100%
Woody
84%
58%
Warm Spicy
100%
84%
Tobacco
98%
72%
Sweet
74%
72%
Patchouli
54%
Amber
68%
60%
Aromatic
66%
56%
Fruity
60%
51%
Floral
57%
56%
Vanilla
52%
56%
Earthy
Woody shared
100%
84%
Warm Spicy shared
58%
100%
Tobacco shared
84%
98%
Sweet shared
72%
74%
Patchouli shared
72%
54%
68%
Aromatic shared
60%
66%
Fruity shared
56%
60%
Floral shared
51%
57%
Vanilla shared
56%
52%
56%

Performance

Mystery Tobacco Arrakis
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

Arrakis

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its 'borderline enormous' sillage and 'very good longevity', Arrakis is too assertive for the office. Its sweet, warm, and sensual tobacco character makes it perfect for date nights and formal evening events, with some casual versatility for cooler weather.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
92%
Accord
90%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Tobacco, Patchouli accords and Osmanthus, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Mystery Tobacco
Arrakis
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