Vanille en Tobacco

The Verdict

This fragrance is best suited for someone who enjoys sweet tobacco scents and appreciates a linear fragrance profile. The ideal wearer is confident, possesses a casual style, and seeks a comfortable, everyday fragrance for autumn and winter. They likely enjoy relaxing at home, reading by a fire, or taking leisurely strolls on crisp days.

How it Smells

Vanille en Tobacco opens with a blast of sweet tobacco leaf, immediately recalling pipe tobacco with a distinct cherry liqueur accent. The spices are present, but muted, leaning more toward cinnamon bark than a vibrant, complex blend. The heart amplifies the vanilla, which veers toward a slightly synthetic, Play-Doh accord, a noticeable departure from the original's richer, more natural vanilla extract impression. Tonka bean adds a powdery sweetness, blending cohesively with the vanilla. The drydown introduces the promised dried fruits, primarily dates and figs, offering a sticky sweetness but also developing a slight plastic undertone after about two hours. The woody notes are subtle, providing a grounded base but lacking the nuanced depth of aged oak found in higher-end formulations.

Wear time & Sillage

Longevity clocks in around 6 hours on skin, extending to 8-9 on clothing. Projection is moderate, extending to about an arm's length for the first two hours before settling into a closer skin scent. Tested in cool weather conditions; performance may vary in warmer temperatures.