Tabac 1959 Edt

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Original

Tabac Original is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1959. The fragrance opens with Pepper, Neroli, Petitgrain, and Lemon, settles into a heart of Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender, and Oak, and dries down to a base of Ambergris, Carnation, Vetiver, and Sandalwood.

Our verdict on Original: Statement

A masterclass in aromatic masculinity, Tabac Original bridges old school barbershop with modern freshness. Versatile, reliable, and quietly charismatic, it never shouts but always feels composed.
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  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Fresh
Original Eau de Toilette bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 19%
Floral 22%
Fruity 2%
Green 13%
Sweet 8%
Warm 8%
Woody 19%
Earthy 7%
Animalic 10%
Fresh 22%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Aromatic
92%
Woody
87%
Herbal
68%
Fresh Spicy
63%
Floral
54%

Notes

Top Notes

Petitgrain 24% Bergamot 21% Pepper 18% Neroli 18% Lemon 18%

Heart Notes

Chamomile 26% Lavender 26% Oak 26% Geranium 22%

Base Notes

Sandalwood 21% Musk 21% Vetiver 20% Ambergris 19% Carnation 19%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Bright citrus and aromatic herbs make this ideal for spring, while the woody and powdery base gives enough warmth for fall. It can work in summer if applied lightly but stays more restrained in winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Refined yet understated projection makes it well suited to the office or casual daywear. Its classic, clean masculinity offers some date appeal but is less fitting for sports or black tie.

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About

Tabac Original Eau de Toilette opens with a bracing wave of citrus and pepper, quickly giving way to a complex aromatic heart of lavender, chamomile, and oak. The base settles into soft sandalwood and musk, with vetiver and ambergris lending a grounded, slightly powdery finish. Evoking the barbershops of mid-century Europe, it is both clean and subtly smoky, with a timeless, well-groomed elegance that feels at once familiar and distinctive.

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