Parfum d'Empire 2015 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Tabac Tabou

by Marc-Antoine Corticchiato

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Parfum d'Empire Tabac Tabou is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Marc-Antoine Corticchiato. Tabac Tabou settles into a heart of Musk, Leather, Narcissus, and Grass, and dries down to a base of Immortelle, Honey, and Tobacco. Parfum d'Empire's Tabac Tabou carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Tabac Tabou, by Parfum d'Empire, is a deeply polarising animalic floral tobacco that sparks strong love-it-or-hate-it reactions. Some find it a masterpiece of raw naturalism, others can't get past the 'barnyard' notes. Definitely one to sample first.
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Tabac Tabou Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and unique animalic-floral character make it unsuitable for office wear or casual settings where it might be overwhelming. However, its complex and sensual nature shines on a date or in a formal evening event, offering a distinctive and memorable presence.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Tabac Tabou opens with a striking, almost pungent blast of animalic honey and indolic narcissus, quickly evolving into a rich, complex heart. Imagine a sun-drenched field where wild grass and honeyed immortelle mingle with fresh, green tobacco leaves. The dry-down reveals a sophisticated interplay of musky leather, balancing the initial sweetness and the herbal earthiness. It's an immersive, naturalistic scent experience, a tribute to the raw, untamed beauty of the outdoors.

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