Guerlain 2023 EDP

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Tobacco Honey

Name: Tobacco Honey Eau de Parfum
Brand: Guerlain

Guerlain Tobacco Honey is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Delphine Jelk. Tobacco Honey opens with Anise, Clove, and Honey, settles into a heart of Sesame, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Oud. Guerlain's Tobacco Honey carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one is as divisive as it is potent. For some, it's a 'masterpiece' of photorealistic honey and nuanced tobacco. For others, it's a 'sickeningly sweet', 'headache-inducing' honey bomb that drowns out everything else. Sample before you splurge, as personal chemistry is key.

What our verdicts mean →

Confident
Sensual
Luxurious
Warm
Sophisticated

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Anise33%

Clove33%

Honey33%

Heartas listed

Sesame25%

Tobacco25%

Tonka Bean25%

Vanilla25%

Baseas listed

Oud50%

Sandalwood50%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:

Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its beast-mode performance and strong sillage make it unsuitable for office wear or sport, where it would be overwhelming. The rich, opulent character of honey and tobacco, combined with frequent mentions of its sex appeal, positions it perfectly for dates and formal events, though some find it can be worn casually if applied lightly.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Coumarin from Tonka Bean

Other declarable allergens

Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Guerlain's Tobacco Honey opens with a rich, almost syrupy blend of golden honey, warmed by the spiced kick of anise and clove. As it deepens, a smooth, aromatic tobacco emerges, intertwined with creamy vanilla and the nutty earthiness of sesame. The dry down introduces a subtle, dark oud, grounding the sweetness without overpowering the dominant honey-tobacco core, creating a luxurious and profoundly comforting scent.