Tabac by Tabac — Notes & Longevity

WS-T-1959

1959Men

aromatic up front, then woody, settling into aldehydic.

Tabac by Tabac is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Tabac was launched in 1959. Top notes are Aldehydes, Lavender, Neroli, Lemon and Bergamot; middle notes are Carnation, Sandalwood, Pine Tree Needles, Rose, Jasmine and Orris Root; base notes are Tobacco, Musk, Oakmoss, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.

aromatic woody aldehydic citrus

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Aldehydes, Lavender, Neroli, Lemon, Bergamot
Heart· 2–4h
Carnation, Sandalwood, Pine Tree Needles, Rose, Jasmine, Orris Root
Drydown· 6h+
Tobacco, Musk, Oakmoss, Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

97%

79%

78%

73%

72%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Fall32%Winter27%Spring27%Summer14%Day73%Night27%Wears male67%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Tabac picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Tabac smell like?

aromatic up front, then woody, settling into aldehydic. Dominant accords: aromatic, woody, aldehydic.

What notes are in Tabac?

Top: Aldehydes, Lavender, Neroli, Lemon, Bergamot. Heart: Carnation, Sandalwood, Pine Tree Needles, Rose, Jasmine, Orris Root. Base: Tobacco, Musk, Oakmoss, Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla.

How long does Tabac last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Tabac loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Tabac best for?

Fall is the top pick (32%). Winter is second at 27%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Tabac?

Day wear leads at 73%. Night is a secondary pick at 27%.

Is Tabac for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 67% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.