Tabac 1959 EDP

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Tabac

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Tabac Tabac is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1959. Tabac opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Pine, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Oakmoss, and Vanilla. Tabac's Tabac carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Tabac Original is either a timeless, clean, masculine masterpiece or the smell of an old granny's talcum powder. Despite the polarisation, it's an undeniable classic that’s stood the test of time, proving that some things actually get better with age.
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  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Relaxed
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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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its barbershop cleanliness and moderate projection make it suitable for casual and office wear, though some find it dated. For dates, it's a bit too old-school for some; for formal events, it might lack modern sophistication. It's definitely not a sport scent.

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
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 opens with a vivid aldehyde burst, mingling with bright bergamot and neroli, softened by a touch of lavender. The heart unfolds into a rich floral bouquet of rose, jasmine, and carnation, underpinned by earthy pine and smooth sandalwood. The dry down is a comforting, musky embrace of oakmoss, amber, and a subtle, clean tobacco, rounded out by sweet tonka and vanilla.

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