Jasmine & Tobacco

Jasmine & Tobacco is a 20% Extrait de Parfum from Neshama, launched in 2023 and credited to perfumer Simon Shaer. It comes in 50 ml and 15 ml bottles. The contrast between light citrus and darker tobacco is its clearest thread. The opening is bergamot, lemon and aromatic rosemary, which gives the first minutes a fresh, green lift. Egyptian jasmine sits at the centre, softened by tobacco's dry, smoky character. As it develops, sandalwood and Virginia cedarwood add creamy warmth, and benzoin and labdanum deepen the resinous base. Wearers describe a chai-like spiciness and a smoky quality. One finds the blend immediately approachable and feminine-leaning, although the overall votes still read it as unisex. Reports on performance diverge: some voters lean towards weak longevity and intimate sillage, while others lean towards stronger wear. The numbers are small, and nobody gives wear time in hours or projection in distance, so no single promise is warranted. Its gentle projection and warm, polished contrast make it a natural fit for daytime, casual use or close settings. A sample is the sensible first step if strong projection or long wear matters to you.