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Tobacco leads. It is dry and leafy rather than smoky, wrapped in a little warm spice, and it gives the opening a cosy, library-like feel. Within minutes the heart softens into creamy vanilla and tonka bean, with a touch of cocoa and a sweet tobacco flower tucked behind them. This is where the scent becomes a hug: round, dessert-like and warm without being sticky. The base adds dried fruit and soft woody notes, giving a darker, slightly boozy richness that keeps the sweetness from feeling flat. The house describes the scent as warm tobacco and creamy vanilla with an elegant, lasting aroma for those who like bold, refined and slightly sweet fragrances. It is a good fit for cold evenings, dinners, winter weekends and anyone who likes gourmand scents. As an eau de parfum, one or two sprays are enough, as the richness fills a room quickly. It wears best in cool weather, and the vanilla stays on clothes well into the next day. Bottom line: a plush, spiced tobacco and vanilla blend built for cold nights.