Shay & Blue London 2024 EDP

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Violet Tabac

by Julie Massé

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Shay & Blue London Violet Tabac is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Julie Massé. Violet Tabac opens with Ginger and Star Anise, settles into a heart of Gingerbread, Violet, and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Leather, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Shay & Blue London's Violet Tabac carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a divisive delight. Some find it a gorgeous, comforting autumn scent, embracing its unique profile. Others, however, recoil from the 'nightmare' combination of tobacco, leather, and anise, proving that Violet Tabac is definitely not for everyone.
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Violet Tabac 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:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its sweet, tobacco-heavy accords and strong personality, this fragrance is best suited for evening or cooler weather casual wear, especially dates where its distinctive character can shine. It might be a bit much for a formal office setting, but could work for an outdoor casual event.

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

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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Shay & Blue London says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim
  • Vegan Brand-stated Shay & Blue London says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Violet Tabac opens with a sweet, powdery flourish, its signature floral violet immediately present. This tender start soon gives way to a richer heart, where warm gingerbread and spicy ginger meld with the depth of vanilla and tonka. Beneath it all lies a robust foundation of tobacco and leather, given an unusual twist by the subtly licorice-like anis, creating a comforting yet complex autumn scent experience.

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