Woody

White Tobacco

Note Profile

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About

White Tobacco in perfumery evokes the scent of clean, sun-dried tobacco leaves before they are smoked or processed, resulting in a smoother, softer, and subtler aroma compared to classic dark tobacco. This note is woody, slightly sweet, and gently earthy, often with creamy or hay-like undertones. It is used to impart an elegant, airy, and modern twist to tobacco accords in fragrances.

Scent Profile

White Tobacco has a smooth, airy aroma with gentle woody and hay-like facets, lacking the dense smokiness of cured tobacco. Its scent is subtly sweet, with creamy, slightly earthy undertones that evoke sun-dried leaves. As it develops, it maintains a soft, elegant presence with a refined dryness.

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EnvelopeBase · ~24h lasting

Origin

This note is inspired by the scent of unprocessed, sun-cured tobacco leaves, typically sourced from Nicotiana tabacum plants. In perfumery, the aroma is recreated using a blend of natural extracts and synthetic molecules to capture the clean, fresh quality of white tobacco before fermentation or smoking.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers employ white tobacco primarily as a heart or base note to impart softness and modernity to woody, oriental, or fougère compositions. It blends well with woods, musks, soft florals, and gentle spices, providing a nuanced alternative to traditional tobacco notes.

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