Tabac Impérial

Tobacco absolute and Provençal honey sit at its centre, with benzoin softening the sweetness while cypriol and patchouli add an earthy depth. Woods and everlasting flower absolute hold this gourmand, spicy character on a woody base.

Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings or nights out; it sits less naturally in summer heat or at the office. It reads more masculine than feminine. Tauer Perfumes Sundowner and Robert Piguet Oud Délice have a close profile.