Amber Oud Tobacco Edition

Bottom Line

This is for the individual who cultivates an air of brooding intensity. They favor dimly lit libraries, leather-bound books, and intellectual debates. Someone who appreciates the idea of luxury more than actual refined elegance, and seeks to project a persona of opulent sophistication without the inherent effort. Perhaps a student of philosophy, a fledgling writer, or anyone drawn to the darker romanticism of gothic aesthetics.

Olfactory Experience

Amber Oud Tobacco Edition opens with a bold, almost medicinal tobacco leaf. It's not the freshly cured sweetness, but more akin to a humidor holding pipe tobacco laced with cloves and a whisper of smoky cardamom. The heart leans hard into tonka bean, creating a marzipan-like sweetness that, combined with the vanilla, edges dangerously close to cherry cough syrup. Where it diverges from its muse is in a certain density; the heart feels heavy, lacking the buoyant airiness. The drydown offers a dark fruit compote aroma and dry woody undertones, yet carries a plasticky edge that lingers unpleasantly.

The Performance Stats

Longevity clocks in at a solid 7-8 hours, with moderate projection for the first 3 hours, radiating about an arm's length. Tested in a cold office environment, it fills a small space, but might become cloying in warmer temperatures.