Fragrance Profile:
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Top Notes: Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Sage, Elemi
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Heart Notes: Tobacco, Cinnamon Leaf, Chestnut, Chili Pepper
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Base Notes: Bourbon Vanilla, Amber, Guaiac Wood, Benzoin
Scent Characteristics:
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Opening: The fragrance opens with a spicy and aromatic blend of black pepper, pink pepper, and cardamom, creating an immediate warmth and complexity. Sage and elemi provide a subtle herbaceous and resinous undertone, making the introduction both lively and refined.
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Heart: The heart of the fragrance brings out the star note: tobacco, which is smooth and aromatic, rather than overly smoky. The addition of cinnamon leaf gives it a cozy warmth, while chestnut adds a rich, gourmand nuttiness. The unexpected kick of chili pepper spices things up further, balancing out the sweetness with a hint of heat.
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Base: As the fragrance dries down, it settles into a rich and luxurious base dominated by bourbon vanilla, giving the scent a creamy sweetness. Amber adds warmth and depth, while guaiac wood and benzoin provide a smoky, resinous undertone that enhances the longevity and richness of the scent.
Performance:
Stronger With You Tobacco is known for its impressive longevity and projection, lasting 8 hours or more on the skin. The sillage is moderate to strong, making the fragrance noticeable without being overpowering, ideal for both evening events and cooler seasons.
Occasions and Seasons to Wear:
The warm, spicy, and sweet profile of this fragrance makes it perfect for fall and winter, where its cozy and rich notes shine best. It’s ideal for evening wear, romantic occasions, or when you want to leave a lasting impression in formal settings. Its versatility also makes it suitable for both casual and formal events, though it may be too heavy for hot weather.
Who Should Wear It:
Stronger With You Tobacco appeals to men who enjoy warm, spicy, and tobacco-centered fragrances. Its sophisticated and seductive nature makes it a great choice for someone looking for a fragrance that balances sweetness with depth. Despite being marketed as a men’s fragrance, it can also appeal to women who appreciate complex, rich scents.
Comparison with Other Flankers in the Line:
Compared to its siblings in the Stronger With You line, Tobacco stands out for its focus on the tobacco note, which adds a more mature and refined edge to the signature sweetness of the line. It shares similarities with Stronger With You Absolutely, but Tobacco leans more heavily on warm spices and the rich depth of tobacco, making it the most mature and refined offering in the series
