No. 312E

The Scent Profile

No. 312E opens with a potent, somewhat harsh tobacco leaf accord. The spices are there, but lean towards a generic potpourri – cinnamon and clove mostly, lacking the nuanced ginger snap quality of Tobacco Vanille. The heart attempts the tonka and vanilla blend, but the vanilla is cloying, almost like melted plastic. It's missing the rich, boozy vanilla extract feeling and instead smells synthetic. The drydown introduces a vague dried fruit aroma. Think prune juice left out in the sun. The woody notes are minimal, a whisper of pencil shavings struggling to cut through the sweetness. It resembles its inspiration, but only from a significant distance. Up close, the differences are stark.

How Long Does it Last?

Longevity is moderate, at about 5-6 hours. Projection is strong for the first hour, easily filling a room, then quickly fades to a skin scent. I tested it indoors in an office environment and outside during a cool evening. The projection significantly decreased outdoors.

Conclusion

This scent is for someone who appreciates strong, sweet fragrances and enjoys the *idea* of refined tobacco but isn't overly concerned with subtlety. It would suit a college student or someone who frequents nightclubs – a setting where the synthetic edge wouldn't be as noticeable. It requires a light hand; over-spraying amplifies the less desirable characteristics.