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A tobacco-vanilla powerhouse with tobacco flower up top, ripe tobacco leaf and clove at the heart, and a vanilla-amber-cedar base. Extraordinary projection and longevity, an evening statement for the tobacco-gourmand crowd.
This one's a proper Montale - strong and polarising. Expect a sweet, fruity-spicy wallop that some will adore and others will find overwhelming. Don't go in expecting prominent oud or traditional tobacco; this is a beast all its own.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 15% | 22% |
| Floral | 3% | 1% |
| Fruity | 1% | 6% |
| Green | 3% | 4% |
| Sweet | 30% | 26% |
| Warm | 35% | 25% |
| Woody | 13% | 3% |
| Earthy | 13% | 17% |
| Animalic | 5% | 6% |
| Fresh | 11% | 10% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Tobacco flower, ripe tobacco leaf, clove, vanilla, amber, and cedar create a dense cool-weather profile; winter is the anchor and fall the natural extension. Far too heavy for summer or spring brightness.
Occasions
Extraordinary projection and tobacco-vanilla density suit formal evenings and statement dates. One reviewer reports having to shower mid-day to reduce the trail; office and sport are out of the question.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its beastly performance and loud, sweet profile make it unsuitable for professional settings. It excels in date nights and social events where its strong projection and unique character can truly shine.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Tobacco, Amber accords and Tonka Bean, Tobacco notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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