Red Tobacco
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Hercules
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Red Tobacco is a beast that polarises opinion like few others. Its nuclear projection and potent tobacco-spice blend are either adored for their bold confidence or reviled as an assault on the senses. Definitely not a blind buy.
If you're after a budget-friendly PDM Herod proxy, this is it, but patience is key. Give it a few months to macerate and it transforms from a synthetic mess into a surprisingly smooth, sweet tobacco bomb. Performance is hit-or-miss, so manage your expectations.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 13% | 4% |
| Fruity | 2% | 2% |
| Green | 2% | 1% |
| Sweet | 29% | 23% |
| Warm | 36% | 44% |
| Woody | 20% | 18% |
| Earthy | 21% | 13% |
| Animalic | 6% | 9% |
| Fresh | 1% | 3% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its beast-mode performance and strong, spicy-tobacco accords make it entirely unsuitable for office or casual wear where moderation is key. It shines on dates and formal evenings, especially in colder weather, where its powerful presence can be appreciated without overwhelming a small space.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Heavy tobacco and warm spicy accords make this more suitable for cooler weather and intimate settings. While some reviewers wear it to the office, its performance can be intense or a skin-scent, making it best for casual or date nights where closer encounters are desired.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Tobacco, Warm Spicy, Amber accords and Vetiver, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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