Parfums Caron 1919 EDP

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Tabac Blond

by Ernest Daltroff

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Parfums Caron Tabac Blond is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1919, created by Ernest Daltroff. Tabac Blond opens with Leather and Carnation, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Iris, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Parfums Caron's Tabac Blond carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive yet iconic, Tabac Blond is a challenging masterpiece that demands boldness. Whether it's a 'love at first sniff' or a 'gas station' horror depends purely on your skin and your nerve. This one's definitely not for the faint of heart, but absolutely legendary if you can pull it off.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Edgy
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Tabac Blond 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent character and commanding presence make it less suitable for typical office wear, while its complexity and richness align perfectly with formal events and intimate dates. The bold leather and tobacco facets are not ideal for casual or sporty settings, though many reviewers enjoy wearing it just for themselves.

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
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

An opulent, complex journey from the sharp, peppery embrace of carnation and distinct leather, leading to a sophisticated heart of powdery iris and creamy ylang-ylang. The experience settles into a rich, warm base of earthy patchouli, woody cedar, and sweet vanilla, evoking the impression of aged tobacco and fine leather goods. It’s a scent that morphs and reveals new facets with each wear, embodying a luxurious and somewhat enigmatic presence.

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