1907

Sicilian sunlight, honey and tobacco in one golden sweep. Naxos by Xerjoff is Sicilian luxury captured in fragrance: sparkling citrus, aromatic lavender, golden honey, warm cinnamon, rich tobacco leaf, creamy vanilla and smooth tonka bean combine into a scent that feels bold, elegant and irresistibly addictive. Timeless sophistication with undeniable presence.

The Story

Naxos belongs to Xerjoff's 1861 collection, created in tribute to the unification of Italy. The house sets this eau de parfum in Sicily, drawing on the island's sunlight, architecture and blue waters. It begins fresh and aromatic, then turns warm and gourmand with honey, vanilla, cinnamon, tobacco and cashmere woods.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright, aromatic and immediately captivating: lavender, bergamot, lemon and incense from Oman. Sparkling citrus wrapped in smooth lavender, with a subtle resinous depth that gives instant luxury.

Heart
The fragrance grows warmer and more addictive. Honey, cinnamon, cashmere and jasmine sambac form a rich heart that feels sweet, creamy and sensual. The honey is one of Naxos's signatures: golden, smooth and beautifully blended with spice.

Dry Down
Vanilla, tobacco leaf and tonka bean create a warm, smooth, luxurious trail that lingers for hours. The tobacco is refined rather than smoky, adding depth and masculine elegance to the sweet base.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Lemon
• Bergamot
• Lavender
• Incense from Oman

Heart

• Jasmine Sambac
• Honey
• Cinnamon
• Cashmere

Base

• Vanilla
• Tobacco Leaf
• Tonka Bean

Fragrance Profile

Aromatic · Spicy · Amber · Gourmand · Tobacco

Warm marzipan, vanilla cream and soft tobacco wrapped in cashmere. BDK Parfums Velvet Tonka is a sensual gourmand masterpiece built around the irresistible richness of tonka bean. Almond and orange blossom open luminous and creamy, then the fragrance deepens into rose absolute and Balkan tobacco before settling on tonka, Madagascan vanilla and amber woods.

The Story

A modern comfort scent with undeniable sophistication, Velvet Tonka is a velvety, addictive composition that feels warm, luxurious and effortlessly elegant. It comes from BDK Parfums, the Paris house based in the Palais Royal district.

How It Smells

Opening
Almond-forward and smooth, slightly sweet, with a delicate floral touch from orange blossom.

Heart
Rose absolute and Balkan tobacco absolute add depth and maturity.

Dry Down
Tonka bean and Madagascan vanilla turn creamy, powdery and seductive over amyris and amber woods, leaving a velvety trail: cosy yet polished, sweet yet refined, like luxury in cold weather.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Almond
• Orange Blossom

Heart

• Rose Absolute
• Balkan Tobacco Absolute

Base

• Tonka Bean Absolute
• Madagascan Vanilla Absolute
• Amyris Wood Essence
• Amber Woods

Fragrance Profile

Gourmand · Amber · Woody · Tobacco · Vanilla

From Oman to Cuba, along the Tropic of Cancer. Opus XIV Royal Tobacco by Amouage joins radiant frankincense to rich tobacco absolute, liquorice, vanilla, myrrh and oud. Regal, dark and complex, it is widely regarded as one of the great tobacco fragrances in modern niche perfumery.

The Story

Released in 2022 as part of the Library Collection and created by perfumer Cécile Zarokian, Opus XIV links Omani frankincense with Cuban tobacco traditions. Amouage describes it as a fragrant journey from Oman to Cuba, with a frankincense and tobacco accord that bursts alive; it also nods to El Lector, the readers who entertained cigar-factory workers with novels.

How It Smells

Opening
Radiant frankincense, cardamom, elemi, anise, basil and bergamot: fresh, spicy, resinous and immediately arresting.

Heart
Tobacco absolute and liquorice root form the core, warmed by fenugreek, lavender, orange blossom, osmanthus and rose for sweetness and complexity.

Dry Down
Vanilla, myrrh, benzoin, oud, birch tar, tonka bean, vetiver, guaiac wood and musks create a smoky, resinous, creamy finish, dark, sweet, spicy and extraordinarily rich.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Frankincense Oil
• Elemi
• Cardamom
• Anise
• Basil
• Bergamot

Heart

• Tobacco Absolute
• Liquorice Root
• Lavender
• Prunol
• Fenugreek
• Orange Blossom
• Osmanthus
• Rose

Base

• Frankincense Resinoid
• Peru Balsam
• Benzoin
• Labdanum
• Myrrh
• Birch Tar
• Tonka Bean
• Madagascar Vanilla
• Vetiver
• Guaiac Wood
• Oud Assam
• Musks

Fragrance Profile

Tobacco · Resinous · Spicy · Smoky · Sweet

A chapel at dusk, smoke curling through burnt wood. Bois d'Ascèse by Naomi Goodsir is a bold, meditative composition that captures the raw essence of fire, smoke and sacred ritual. Created by perfumer Julien Rasquinet, it explores the beauty of destruction, where burning wood becomes something deeply spiritual and atmospheric. Dark woods, rich resins and curling incense make a scent that feels both ancient and avant-garde.

The Story

The inspiration is a wooden church in the hills of New South Wales, Australia, with the surrounding countryside on fire. The fragrance is a memory from the childhood of designer Naomi Goodsir and a tribute to her family's Scottish roots. The name translates roughly as the ascetic's wood. Unapologetically intense, it is for those who seek fragrance as an art form rather than an accessory.

How It Smells

Opening
The striking impression of smoldering wood, as if freshly burned logs were still glowing with heat. The smoke is dry, textured and almost tangible, touched by tobacco and whisky.

Heart
Church incense and resinous warmth emerge, with cinnamon and cistus labdanum, adding depth and a solemn, ritualistic feel, like a quiet cathedral filled with lingering smoke.

Dry Down
It softens slightly into ashes, warm amber, oakmoss and faint tobacco nuances, a haunting, meditative trail. This is not sweet, not clean and not conventional: pure smoke, structure and atmosphere.

Fragrance Notes

• Tobacco
• Whisky
• Cinnamon
• Amber
• Cistus Labdanum
• Oakmoss
• Smoked Cade Wood
• Somalian Incense

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Smoky · Incense · Resinous · Tobacco

Bold elegance with a decadent, charismatic pulse. Bodacious by Boadicea the Victorious is an opulent blend of luscious fruits, warm spices and rich florals, wrapped in creamy woods and golden resins. Cherry, jasmine sambac and Moroccan rose lead to a base of amber, vanilla and tonka bean.

How It Smells

Opening
Sweet and vibrant, with cherry, clove and almond lending fruity brightness and warm spice.

Heart
Jasmine sambac, heliotrope and Moroccan rose deepen into warm florals and creamy, spicy woods.

Dry Down
Amber and vanilla create a creamy, seductive warmth with tonka bean, sandalwood, vetiver, tobacco and a refined touch of musk.

Fragrance Notes

• Cherry
• Clove
• Almond
• Jasmine Sambac
• Heliotrope
• Moroccan Rose
• Tonka Bean
• Amber
• Musk
• Sandalwood
• Vanilla
• Vetiver
• Tobacco
• Cognac

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Floral · Gourmand

Ancient Egypt, rendered modern. Aswan by Widian is a radiant, sophisticated fragrance that blends vibrant fruit, refined woods and sensual leather. Part of Widian's Sapphire Collection, it feels both modern and rooted in heritage.

The Story

Aswan takes its inspiration from the timeless beauty and richness of ancient Egypt and the Egyptian city of its name. It balances freshness and depth, a versatile yet refined signature for those who want luxury without heaviness.

How It Smells

Opening
A bright fruity-citrus sparkle: raspberry adds a slightly tart sweetness, bergamot keeps it fresh and clean, and pink pepper gives a soft spicy lift.

Heart
Smooth and airy. Violet leaves add a green, powdery elegance while cedar introduces a dry, refined woodiness, softened by an amber-like warmth.

Dry Down
Warm, soft and slightly creamy. Leather and tobacco add depth, balanced by vanilla, patchouli and musk that keep it smooth rather than heavy.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Raspberry
• Pink Pepper
• Bergamot

Heart

• Violet Leaves
• Cedar
• Ambergris

Base

• Leather
• Musk
• Tobacco
• Vanilla
• Patchouli

Fragrance Profile

Fruity · Leather · Woody · Sweet · Spicy

A forbidden bloom at dusk. Wolfsbane by Parfums Quartana is a dark, seductive Eau de Parfum inspired by the legendary poisonous flower known for both its beauty and its danger. Velvety petals meet green facets and a subtly animalic warmth, captivating, slightly dangerous and impossible to ignore.

The Story

Wolfsbane belongs to the Les Potions Fatales collection, a series of Eau de Parfums inspired by poisonous plants. Its theme is the tension between allure and toxicity, where soft florals meet shadowy depth.

How It Smells

Opening
Green, slightly bitter and fresh, like crushing leaves between your fingers: sharp but intriguing.

Heart
A dark floral heart, rich, velvety and just a little wild, with the feel of dangerous beauty.

Dry Down
Warm, musky and softly animalic, a skin-like depth that feels intimate but untamed.

Fragrance Notes

• Angelica Root
• Fig Leaf
• Cumin Seed
• Black Ginger Root
• Absinthe
• Patchouli
• Cedarwood
• Tuberose
• Tobacco Flower
• Castoreum
• Benzoin
• Sandalwood
• Spiced Black Plum
• Vetiver
• Deer Tongue
• Black Truffle

Fragrance Profile

Balsamic · Animalic · Earthy · Boozy · Woody · Gourmand

Disco-era decadence in a bottle. Fifty Four by Jusbox is a glamorous, high-energy gourmand amber inspired by the nightlife of Studio 54. A piña colada and cardamom opening, saffron and chocolate at the heart and a rum, vanilla, sandalwood, patchouli and tobacco base make it feel both vintage and modern, confident and magnetic.

The Story

Jusbox is the Italian house built around music and fragrance, and Fifty Four pays tribute to 1970s club culture, particularly the legendary Studio 54, where music, movement and desire collide. It was composed by perfumer Julien Rasquinet and released in 2024 as an indulgent scent for going out.

How It Smells

Opening
The house describes it as floral and slightly sweet: a soft, luminous, elegant opening, enriched by a sweetness that gives a seductive glow, here carried by piña colada, cardamom and Guatemalan davana.

Heart
Patchouli takes centre stage, earthy and slightly smoky, rich and confident, alongside saffron, a chocolate accord, nagarmotha and cinnamon bark.

Dry Down
Warm and smooth, with rum, vanilla resin, sandalwood and tobacco forming a long-lasting, sensual finish of woods and musks.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Piña Colada
• Cardamom
• Guatemalan Davana

Heart

• Saffron
• Chocolate Accord
• Nagarmotha
• Cinnamon Bark

Base

• Rum
• Vanilla Resin Absolute
• Sandalwood
• Patchouli
• Tobacco

Fragrance Profile

Gourmand · Amber · Spicy · Patchouli · Woody

Tobacco Supreme is the ultimate tobacco fragrance with an impactful opening of rich tobacco, Bulgarian rose and Bulgarian lavender. This blends smoothly into the heart of the fragrance with Egyptian geranium, nutmeg, clary sage and amber followed by a complex base of vanilla, Atlas cedar, Siam benzoin, tonka bean, myrrh and guaiac wood.

Fragrance Notes: 

• Bulgarian Lavender & Bulgarian Rose
• Egyptian Geranium, Nutmeg, Clary Sage & Amber
• Atlas Cedar, Siam Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Myrrh, Vanilla & Guaiac Wood

Master Perfumer: Christian Carbonnel

A candlelit evening in the Alps, bottled. Nuit de Megève is a sophisticated unisex Eau de Parfum from Eight & Bob that pairs crisp citrus freshness with warm woods, roasted coffee, smooth tobacco and creamy tonka. Refined, intimate and polished, it is made for those who appreciate quiet opulence.

The Story

Nuit de Megève is a tribute to glamorous winter nights in the French Alps, inspired by the elegance of Megève's ski lodges and candlelit evenings. The house tells of its founder Albert Fouquet, who wished to preserve an evening in 1930s Megève, a time when the resort was a high-society alternative to St. Moritz, with its mountain air and a wood fire burning in the hearth.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright bergamot and grapefruit lift the opening, with petitgrain and a touch of spice from clove buds adding a crisp, aromatic edge.

Heart
The scent deepens into a rich heart of violet and clove, with tonka bean, powdery orris and black coffee giving it a cozy, roasted warmth.

Dry Down
Earthy vetiver and smooth tobacco settle over musk, with cedar and amber leaving a soft, luxurious warmth that feels expensive and comforting.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Grapefruit
• Petitgrain
• Clove Buds

Heart

• Tonka Bean
• Orris
• Black Coffee

Base

• Vetiver
• Tobacco
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Spicy · Gourmand · Tobacco

A richly layered fragrance that opens with bright citrus, black cherry, clary sage, and the gentle bitterness of mate tea. Jasmine and orris soften a heart of warm, smoky tobacco before amber, leather, labdanum, tonka, and vanilla settle into a deep, sensual finish. Part of Clive Christian’s Addictive Arts collection, Hedonistic is an indulgent choice for anyone drawn to tobacco fragrances with sweetness and depth. 

What it smells like:

Smoky tobacco wrapped in amber and leather, with a hint of cherry, soft florals, and a smooth vanilla finish.

Fragrance Notes:

• Top Notes: Bergamot, grapefruit, neroli, black cherry, clary sage, mate tea
• Heart Notes: Jasmine, orris, papyrus, tobacco
• Base Notes: Amber, leather, labdanum, tonka, vanilla

Tobacco and cognac, with the volume turned down. Enigma Parfum Cologne from Roja Parfums pairs citrus brightness and powdery heliotrope with a warm base of tobacco, cognac, spice and vanilla. Created by Roja Dove.

The Story

The parfum cologne format is designed to feel as fresh as an eau de cologne while lasting like an eau de parfum. In Enigma, that means the sweet balsamic notes of vanilla and benzoin and the dry, masculine tones of tobacco and cognac arrive with a lighter, more sprayable touch than the Parfum.

How It Smells

Opening
Bergamot, lemon and mandarin open bright and clean.

Heart
Geranium, rose, neroli and jasmine meet heliotrope, whose powdery, almost cherry-like note softens the spice that follows.

Dry Down
Cardamom, ginger and pepper warm the smoky tobacco and cognac, with patchouli, sandalwood, benzoin, vanilla and ambergris closing it out.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Lemon
• Mandarin

Heart

• Geranium
• Rose de Mai
• Neroli
• Jasmin de Grasse
• Heliotrope

Base

• Cardamom
• Ginger
• Pepper
• Patchouli
• Cognac
• Tobacco
• Sandalwood
• Benzoin
• Vanilla
• Ambergris

Fragrance Profile

Spicy · Tobacco · Amber · Citrus · Floral

Warm, spiced and quietly seductive. Enigma Parfum Pour Homme from Roja Parfums wraps tobacco and cognac in cardamom, ginger and pepper, then softens everything with heliotrope, vanilla and benzoin. A rich, after-dark parfum created by Roja Dove.

The Story

Enigma is part of Roja Parfums' men's collection and is built around contrast: dry, smoky tobacco against sweet balsamic resins, and a bright citrus opening against a dark, boozy base. This is the more concentrated Parfum expression, designed for evenings and special occasions.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright bergamot gives a brief, clean lift before the florals and spice arrive.

Heart
Rose, neroli and jasmine weave through powdery heliotrope, giving the spice a soft, elegant cushion.

Dry Down
Tobacco and cognac sit over cardamom, ginger and pepper, resting on sandalwood, patchouli, benzoin, vanilla and ambergris for a long, amber-warm finish.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot

Heart

• Rose
• Neroli
• Jasmine
• Heliotrope

Base

• Cardamom
• Ginger
• Pepper
• Patchouli
• Cognac
• Tobacco
• Sandalwood
• Benzoin
• Vanilla
• Ambergris

Fragrance Profile

Spicy · Tobacco · Amber · Floral

The joy of the senses in a bottle. Roasted coffee melts into musk and sandalwood, wrapped in honey, tonka and vanilla — warm, sensual and deeply addictive, with an animalic edge. Created by Alessandro Gualtieri for Nasomatto, the experimental olfactory house he founded in 2007.

How It Smells

Opening
Dark, aromatic coffee with a trace of tobacco — rich and slightly bitter before the sweetness arrives.

Heart
Honey, tonka bean and vanilla slowly soften the edges, while sandalwood and amber build a creamy, resinous warmth underneath.

Dry Down
Skin-close and magnetic. Musk and a faintly animalic warmth linger for hours, leaving a trail that feels intimate, passionate and unmistakably Nasomatto.

Fragrance Notes

• Coffee
• Tobacco
• Honey
• Tonka Bean
• Vanilla
• Sandalwood
• Amber
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Gourmand · Spicy · Creamy · Animalic