Rubini 2018 Extrait

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Tambour Sacre

by Cristiano Canali

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Rubini Tambour Sacre is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Cristiano Canali. Tambour Sacre opens with Bergamot, Orange, Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Acacia, Tuberose, Cinnamon, and Coffee, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Benzoin, and Myrrh. Rubini's Tambour Sacre carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Some find it a challenging, artistic masterpiece, others reckon it smells like coffee breath and vomit. Definitely not a blind buy, but if you're after something truly unique and bold, it might just be your jam.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Playful
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Tambour Sacre Extrait 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 Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with its divisive and challenging opening, make it less suitable for office wear. However, its unique and sophisticated character lends itself well to dates and more formal, evening occasions where it can be appreciated.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Tambour Sacre kicks off with a spicy, zesty punch of cardamom, pepper, and orange, quickly followed by a surprisingly bitter, almost burnt coffee note. This dark brew then mingles with a rich, indolic tuberose and warm cinnamon, creating a complex, almost contradictory heart. The dry down settles into a comforting, resinous base of sandalwood, myrrh, and tonka bean, leaving a lingering, mysterious warmth.

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