BLACK TOBACCO

Black Tobacco is a deep, intoxicating note in perfumery that captures the dark richness and honeyed smokiness of cured tobacco leaves. Its scent is warm, leathery, and subtly sweet, intertwining facets of dried fruits, amber, spice, and wood smoke. Unlike raw tobacco, which smells green and sharp, Black Tobacco conveys depth, refinement, and quiet power, evoking images of aged cigars resting in cedar boxes or amber-lit lounges filled with soft smoke and polished leather. Used primarily as a base note, it lends a fragrance mystery, warmth, and sensual gravitas.

History & Production: The Black Tobacco accord is inspired by the traditional curing of tobacco leaves, which are smoked or fermented to develop their dark, resinous character. In perfumery, this complex aroma is re-created using tobacco absolute, blended with tonka bean, labdanum, patchouli, and smoky balsams to enhance its richness and longevity. Modern variations may include woody ambers or caramelic notes to soften the edges and amplify the sweetness. When paired with vanilla, leather, or spices, Black Tobacco becomes a statement of elegant intensity and quiet seduction—the scent of smoldering sophistication wrapped in velvet smoke.