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leonidkal1967 – :
I just received the edc, and it’s instantly familiar. I was going crazy trying to figure out what it reminds me of…in some way a little like 1-12 or Por Lui. Then it hit me. It smells very close to English Leather to me (I only have the aftershave). I checked here to confirm, and adoratek nailed it. Good stuff.
lexa523 – :
The EDT is a completely different scent than the EDC, though both are very good. Whereas the EDC is a smooth, warm scent that, to me, smells like Old Spice with zero sweetness, the EDT is a big, blaring floral fougere, almost macho, powerhouse level of strength. The EDC reminds me of the remnants of pipe tobacco smoke – the EDT is a brutal blast of soapy floral notes with no remnants of tobacco at all. I like both, but the EDT is definitely for those times when I want to broadcast a “SOAP” vibe.
My rating of the EDT: 8/10
aleksandr594 – :
Tabac….Where do we start? This, first of all doesn’t cost much. The fragrance is aldehydic, soapy and fresh. It is presented in a lovely opaque thick white glass bottle. If you get the splash – it’s one of the best, if fact I prefer this to a spray. Have a shower, and spritz on Tabac, on your chest and arms. You will feel great. By the way, I think the EDC is the nicest.
vorohob – :
I had a tiny key chain bottle of this when I was a child so it may have imprinted very early. Nevertheless, I rediscovered this in a box of unused bottles a friends father had left and i acquired. I had to have them. The box included after shave. eau de cologne and shaving soap.
I keep this for Autumn. I don’t use it any other time of the year. The shaving soap is great, with a subtle but definitive Tabac scent. But this isn’t about soap.
The scent is classic barber shop. And since I got over the cheap barber shop scent stigma and began to understand it as an extension of experiences, along with Old Spice (which i love) and Brut, which also has its place, I have fallen back into enjoying Tabac, the first scent I ever really knew.
It is very powdery, and has heaps of aldehyde and pine needle, and no surprise, tobacco. Very standard scent, great for home on a Sunday, not for wearing out, but not an issue if your do.
This is a scent that makes me feel at home, relaxed and very domestic. It sits perfectly with Autumn.
As an aftershave, it has a a very distinct feel. It is very hot, but unlike some aftershaves, rather than simply burns, it prickles like pepper across your face. Very strong, dry and leaves no residue. In fact its a great aftershave as unlike say, Old Spice which leaves your hands tacky, this completely dries away, leaving only the powdery scent.
If someone were to ask me what the quintessential barbershop scent was, i would have to say Tabac. Straight out of the 70’s with its pine and aldehyde, it is all you could ask for in a domestic aftershave.
One drawback, there is a slight fecal note to it, possibly due to the age of my bottles, but I also read someone else mention it so, wear at your own risk. That aside, it is really a classic.
affilatman – :
Tabac is my #1 favorite everyday scent. I guess at this point I can safely call it my “signature”.
I’m a married man in my mid 40’s, and my tastes in scents have changed a lot over the years. In the 90’s I spent a good deal of my disposable income on frags, had a nice little collection for a while. But I was single then, and was trying my best to project an image of “hey, ladies!”. Wore a lot of Fahrenheit, Obsession, Escape, Donna Karan, Hugo Boss, etc., whatever smelled good at Macy’s. If I ever smelled Tabac in those days I’m certain I dismissed it out of hand as too soft and floral and not at all for me.
But nowadays, it’s totally different. I’ve discovered I truly love vintage barbershop scents like the Pinaud lineup, Aqua Velva, Floid, etc. and can totally pull them off. I don’t want to go out smelling like I’m looking for strange, my image is “hey, check the ring” now. Tabac fits the bill perfectly. The soft, clean floral opening gives way to powdery, smoky oakmoss and a whiff of gentle musk. It’s soft and comforting yet confident and masculine all at once.
The formulation changed in 2014, and the new version is missing the “thing” that makes vintage Tabac what it is. Pretty sure it’s the oakmoss. My wife says the vintage EDC is like a time machine for her, takes her right back to the early 80’s, to the fragrance counter next to the film developing department at the Long’s Drugs. The reformulated aftershave splash doesn’t transport her like that, but she still loves it.
When I wear Tabac I go all the way. I shave with Tabac soap (the finest shaving soap on the planet regardless of scent, beautiful triple-milled tallow), apply a generous splash of current formula “straight logo” Tabac aftershave from the big 300ml bottle, then apply some 80’s vintage “dot logo” West German Tabac EDC to my pulse points.
Yep, this is pretty much The One for me. I’m stocking up on vintage bottles, I don’t ever want to be without legit Tabac.
loggen – :
I found there´s quite a difference between EdC and EdT – EdC starts with blast of citruses followed with a powdery drydown while EdT lacks this fruity opening notes, being instead rather a powdery-soapy kind of scent with some flowers thrown in. EdC feels more traditional and vintage (simply put: smells like 50s) while the EdT is more modern, aldehydic and oscilates between chypre and fougere (smells like 70s, if that makes sense to You). I understand why some people (not me) classify this cologne as “dated” and personally I wouldn´t recommend it to youngsters.
Nevertheless I like them both a lot but I still prefer EdT a little bit more.
(EdT I am talking about is the one sold in 50ml(1.7oz) bottles with atomizer…splash EdT smells the same as EdC and aftershave)
Longevity and projection of both (EdC and EdT) are moderate.
woulpDupamoli – :
Wearing today for first time of 2017. Still amazing as always, and nothing else smells like it in my 200+ fragrance collection. It’s not going to blow you away and compliments will be rare. But it’s just such a pleasant, relaxing, fresh scent — a perfect barbershop clean cut scent. For decades a lot of guys have been using the aftershave version so most of us have smelled this on our dad, uncle, grandfather, etc. However, it’s by no means dated. This is the kind of scent that never gets dated because of it’s so fresh, clean and powdery vibe like slapping on a luxury aftershave. Woman in my world love it on their man. It’s not going to rock anybody socks. And it’s a cologne so don’t expect Interlude kind of performance. Truth be told, on the first time you smell Tabac you’ll probably think it’s just okay and nothing special. But this juice really grows on you and you’ll beginning liking it a lot and eventually love wearing it on casual occasions. It’s like a new friend you never thought would end up becoming one of your best friends the more you hang out together. That’s Tabac.
Season: Winter/Late Fall
When: Daytime (Ideal for mornings)
Occasions: Anything but formal or semi-formal
Attire: Casual
Rating: 7.5/10
SEMKI – :
very very impressed. I used to not like tobacco scents. Versace dreamer went some way to changing my mind. I wouldn’t say that this smells similar but is in the same style in that it has a prominent tobacco note, is imo a cold weather scent but is also has a freshness that makes it a good option when you want something warm but also a bit lively.
the opening is very soapy and clean. this eventually dies down to reveal the tobacco/ lavender combo. The lavender is very generic/ familiar (depending on whether you see this as a positive). Very safe blind buy, good performance, amazing price. Might be redundant if you have a very big fragrance collection, it doesn’t really do anything new and you may find yourself reaching for other things instead.
Despod78 – :
A brilliant old school scent, makes you feel fresh, powdery and ridiculously clean. Although it’s sweet and tabacco tones lend itself to bring a Winter / Autumn fragrance it’s definitely versatile to be worn on any occasion that you like, great stuff.
Winnissy – :
A classic, barbershop fougere. For me, the opening is both sweet and citrusy with strong tobacco wrapper. After that, it’s straight into soft powdery florals with lavender and carnation being the main chords. All this sits on top of amber and musk, both of which are easily detectable right from the start.
Unlike many other old school offerings, Tabac is something that can still be worn for its own sake, rather than purely for reasons of retro or irony. It is what it always was, a nicely balanced, masculine scent. Not particularly complicated, not remotely pretentious and certainly not expensive.
If you like Aramis, you’ll like this.
Quite long lasting on my skin, with good projection.
Sergey88 – :
Tabac reminds me newly washed white towels, smelling soapy and salty breeze coming from the ocean in a coast side. Its like I’m coming out of the water and grabbing that towel to dry off and smelling it deeply.
tyupaandrey – :
This EDC smells nearly identical to the Tabac shave soap. It is very powdery; floral with a backbone of lavender, tobacco and sandalwood. This is probably the most mature smelling fragrance I own. Doesn’t project at all. Longevity is around six hours; very soft after that. Not expecting compliments; no one else will be able to smell it. Interestingly, I smell similarities to YSL’s M7 Oud Absolu. Bottle design is cool but I’m not too impressed by much else. I enjoy Tabac shave soap but I’m not sure anymore that I want to smell like it after the shave. Decent fragrance considering the cheap price.
Befsexculse – :
English Leather and Old Spice had a child… His name was Tabac.
The “Cologne” version is the one you want. I have both the cologne and the EDT. While the EDT is basically the same scent, it has a different emphasis on the notes. EDT has a bit more spiciness and what seems like less leather and tobacco. Normally you would think that an EDT is going to be a longer lasting version vs the cologne… but this is not the case. I don’t see where it lasts any longer, and I prefer the cologne version in the notes.
serqei1407 – :
Watery, airy, tobacco with sandalwood, lavender, red carnations & musk, mingled and blended harshly with a Russian leather cologne.
That was the first 3 minutes, then afterwards it goes soapy tobacco with mild lavender sandalwood, & pines.
It is cheap but kind of worth it as it sort of defines masculinity and lures the ladies mostly specially when applied after a hot shower.
Anastasya21 – :
I LOVE this fragrance. Thought it was “Mehhh…” at first but tried it again and was sold/hooked.
Tabac smells like a more sophisticated Old Spice.
Scent 9/10
Projection 7/10 Enough to get you noticed.
Longevity 7/10
Versatility 9/10 I can see this fairing well in all seasons. It is excellent for casual scenarios… doing errands, taking your dog for a walk, going fishing, things of that nature. Because of it’s relatively fleeting life span I personally don’t wear it to work.
All in all this is a timeless, soapy, floral, masculine fragrance that will stand out in a crowd of boring modern fragrances. I recommend it to those who appreciate classics fragrances.
Perun77 – :
Tabac Cologne (not the Eau de Toilette which smells awful) is one of those fragrances about which you’ll strain yourself trying to find something to pick at. It’s great. A soft, clean concoction of fatty shaving soap, musky-ambery aldehydes, floral notes, herbal accords, and woody essences which projects like a big fluffy cloud of goodness. Simultaneously old fashioned, yet new.
wmprogs – :
I think this stuff is simply wonderful. I wear it myself (in summer) and just love it on a man. It is clean, choc full of Amber Aldehyde, and best of all smells exactly the same as it always has. Men, if you don’t own this, you cannot go wrong. It smells clean but sexy, and is full of class, even though it is not expensive. Please may it never, ever, be reformulated. A true unisex too.
DRON8666 – :
I feel like this is a fragrance that is better enjoyed if you have nostalgia for it. I smelled a very brief opening of burnt tobacco which gave way to a powdery lavender, and finally, soap. I don’t want to knock this too hard, though; it’s a classic, but it doesn’t make you smell like a barbershop. If you’re trying to smell clean, this is a good way to go about it.
967 – :
Meh.
It’s wearable, but it does smell old, and sorta boring and nothing special.
Sorta powdery, comforting smell.
I’d rather spend more money on better smelling stuff.
Score: 55%
Proverbs 27:9
vova BOSS – :
One of my first fragrances when I was a very young man. I started out using my dads.
There is only one original Tabac, the first release, all the later ones smell differently and do not posses the true vintage distinction.
I still like this, mostly for nostalgic reasons, but it was a fantastic cologne at the time.
Ноэль – :
I use the whole tabac line for grooming. I love it!
Down here in Germany we have often special offers on some of their products and so I spend around 30 Euro for nearly their complete line* and I must say that it can easily compete with Designer and most Nische products in regard of quality. I mostly wear it on laid back sundays, when i take a nice shower in the morning and take a lot of time for a nice shave and grooming. It has this relaxing quality. When i am done with grooming I brew a nice quality Darjeeling or good Coffee. It is a bit oldschool, but more timeless than oldmanish, I myself with my 24 never mind wearing it in public but I like it mostly wearing around the house…
The smell to my nose: is a dry, a bit powdery (ambery) sandalwood scent. I think the chamomille, lavender in combination with the sandalwood give it this relaxing quality.
I prefer the After shave over the Edt. because the Edt. has some sharp edge to it which doesn´t fit the occasions I wear it mostly. On the other hand i think that this sharp edge make this scent interesting and totally signature scent worthy.
If you use some products of their line combined (for example: Shower Gel, Deostick, Natural Spray (for layering), After Shave and Edt.) the performance is great too.
*shower gel, shaving cream and soap, edt., after shave, cologne, deostick, natural deospray
max13 – :
This one is my absolute favourite. There are very few fragrances that match the performance of Tabac on my skin. It has an intense, mysterious fragrance and good projection. 4.5/5
mkrt63 – :
Refreshing in many ways. Box design, nice. I have a brand new US$ 20, 5.1 oz (150ml) EDC. The bottle is heavy, in fact it can be a weapon. LOL. Just a little big for my hand, thus would fit a man perfectly. QUALITY heavy, thick milk glass, Quality , German engineered cap, which will not leak even if sent to the moon. Juice inside, same way. Quality. I am sorry not to have the original but this modern version is fine. To me, it is 60% 4711, 10% Tosca, 10% original Old Spice, and 10% something else. Opening is 4711 with more soap. Then a more feminine vibe, musk also, like Tosca….little spice like Old Spice …If you like classics… They original vintages of this are not so easy to find and can be quite dear–.I am now going to seek it on ebay-.
After a few days, I find the new Tabac has a hairspray note.
Yuriche – :
This opens with lots of neroli, and dries down with very gently discernable tobacco. It is very retro masculine. Very few will dislike this fragrance.
If you have a halfway decent nose, just about all the notes can be picked out separately.
I wouldn’t say the effect is classic barbershop, though I do recall this being used in old fashioned barbershops when I was a kid, so it’s somewhat of a barbershop scent.
You could call this a comfort fragrance. The perfume equivalent of a bowl of chicken soup. I don’t usually like to wear fragrance if I am not feeling well. This one I will sometimes wear, provided my nose is not stuffy. Makes me feel better, and that everything will be OK.
As for its non restorative qualities, I’d call this a good office scent. You could wear this to almost any function. Not a good first date scent lest your date think you too old fashioned, nor would it make a good clubbing scent or formal fragrance, but you could wear this just about anywhere else.
I almost hate to say it, but this is a perfect scent to wear to a funeral. I think in its own tiny, non-obtrusive way, it could provide a speck of comfort to the bereaved. Such a morbid thought, but sometimes what to wear to a funeral is a real consideration among those of us who own many fragrances.
nikon(off) – :
as promised I tried the edc and is a triumph of aldehydes, tobacco and flowers.
incredible performance. 9/10 also for the price.
a fragrance macho-romantic-clean-soapy.
strangely better edc that edt.
Goodwin1987 – :
My older brother is the most inconsistent fragrance user I’ve ever met. Wearing a roaring powerhouse in the morning and a syrupy bubblegummy squealer in the evening is something he finds perfectly normal and no contradicting at all. Thus, I was rather surprised the other day by smelling something quite intriguing and unusual on him. Something I didn’t recognise and didn’t have a clue about what it might be.
So I asked him: “What’s this strange juice you’re wearing bro?”
He replied: “Are you kidding me? It’s Tabac for chrissakes!”
I took me less than a second to tell him: “This ain’t Tabac!”
If any of you remembers an old Jim Beam commercial where Kevin Sorbo (before messing with Greek mythology) stepped into a bar in the middle of nowhere and asked for a shot of the said bourbon, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about.
What my brother was wearing was an exceptional masculine fragrance, but definitely not Tabac. It carried a very vibrant coriander note, which was peculiar to say the least since Tabac doesn’t contain any. But since I dig coriander, I gave it two thumbs up and continued pestering him about having been cheated by bying a knockoff. However, the fact that the stuff was so good is one thing and pretending it was Tabac is another.
For some strange reason, the idea that Tabac might have been reformulated beyond recognition didn’t cross my mind. So, in case it was some sort of misconception created by some strange happenstance, next morning I paid a visit to the family owned cosmetics shop where I usually delve for holy relics and asked if they had a Tabac sample. They did. But having just returned from a partial sweeping of their stockroom, they had also unearthed a 50ml splash bottle with “Made in West Germany” printed on its box. For people who dont’t dig History or are simply too young to know what this means, it means the bottle predated 1990. Needless to say it landed in my bag in a heartbeat and, what’s more, for a song. Paying a tribute to German perfumery, I kept happily whistling “Schwarzbraun ist die Haselnuss” all the way home.
Now, I parted ways with Tabac some time in the mid 90’s, cause I (stupidly) thought it was time for me to move on and leave my coming of age scents behind. I’ve done the same thing with quite a few fragrances, and although we have become best buddies with most of them again, I’ll never stop feel ashamed for that idiotic and traitorous decision of mine. All the more that some of them can’t be found anymore for less than a fortnight’s paycheck.
After a thorough wrist by wrist comparison, my initial take of the current Tabac version proved to be no wrong at all. It’s a different fragrance. A very good one, but standing no chance to occupy a place in the front row of the shelf right under the “legendary” label where Tabac has been for so many years. The funny thing is that despite being a far cry from vintage Tabac, it’s also a far cry from nearly everything else in the market today. An one of a kind reformulation of an one of a kind benchmark scent. And this deserves some credit, if nothing else. On the other hand (literally), vintage Tabac was exactly as I remembered it. Moving, comforting and spectacular. And I was more than happy for reintroducing ourselves anew.
I can’t understand why Maurer & Wirtz had to launch a new version of Tabac in 2014 and make a fuss about it, since the version that was on the shelves till then had nothing to do with the one I remembered from the ’80s. All the more that the newly launched version doesn’t even feature a tobacco note if we’re to believe its pyramid. I don’t know about you, but if I ever bought a fragrance called “Rose” only to discover there’s no damn rose in its composition, I’d certainly feel kinda ripped off.
Tabac was always a heroic scent to me. Something to be worn in the face of danger and turn its wearer invulnerable. Something like an assuaging smile, carrying the aura of a gallantry only found in tales anymore, since its defenders and champions are long gone from this world. Fortunately their scent is still lingering in hidden, dusty, scorned and unfashionable corners of our reality, reassuring us that our gone heroes will never ignore our distress calls and they will always be there in our time of need.
modx – :
@Otakar Ishar, the Perfumer is called Arturo Jordi-Pey.
prikolnov – :
I had a sample of the aftershave. At first, I get neroli with floral and powder. Is the tobacco in this scent the flower or the leaf? I would wager it’s the flower which explains why it’s more of a floral scent to me. For me, this in a similar vein as Geo Trumper Spanish Leather aftershave, but the Tabac is more affordable, and, obviously, Spanish Leather has more of a leather note.
Valerii61 – :
This was always my Grandfathers favourite aftershave. As I will be 40 in a few months, I decided to buy a bottle.
It smells exactly as I remembered it! when I had my first job interview at 16, I went for a shave at the barbers beforehand and, after the shave, this was the aftershave the barber used.
Unfortunately the smell doesn’t last very long but when it’s there it’s like a window back in time.
Happy memories from a real gem of a fragrance.
raul4ik07 – :
Tabac is not really for the average person under 30. A review written by anyone more suited to wearing Paco Rabanne 1 million or something expensive from Guerlain, is going to be skewed against something like Tabac because the latter is less than 30 units of currency (often less than 20) and is available at a local chemist’s shop. The young men who don’t like it probably had fathers wearing Paco Rabanne and Cool Water, which is fine. The older men who deride it probably want to escape their father’s fragrance choices, that’s okay too. This is what nostalgia is for them and will inform their fragrance choices.
Dismiss any preconceptions and take Tabac for what it is: a rather sophisticated ‘barbershop-style’ preparation that doubles as a fine understated cologne. Its long heritage and ability to have avoided the slide to the bargain bin that other old classics have suffered, means it has retained a sense of dependable quality. Like Old Spice it has now become intertwined with how old-school gentleman comport themselves.
Tabac isn’t a cheap musk-bomb, or an overpowering cloud of sandalwood or an alcoholic astringent. It is a complex of crisp floral and citrus top-notes, mild lavender and gentle spices and petitgrain at the heart, woody moss at the bottom and a pinch of tobacco throughout. It doesn’t shout out like Brut upon application and it develops well before it dries down. You catch it on your clothes at the end of the day (even the following day) and the fragrance is refined.
Tabac is affordable and dependable and quality. It is probably best as a daytime fragrance (both summer and winter).
lora777 – :
I bought this blind due to the low cost. Sadly Sandalwood takes over for me along with the tobacco it all gets a bit too overwhelming and barbershop but not in a good way. I can see it working well for others but not on my skin.
tzusfgdsgqjk – :
Tabac gets a bad wrap because it is old and relatively cheap. It has been around forever because some men like to wear it and others like to smell it. If it smelled bad, then it wouldn’t matter how cheap it was as people simply wouldn’t buy it. Simple economics really.
My father wore Old Spice and i will forever associate it with him. But does that make Old Spice bad? No. I don’t wear because it does not agree with my chemistry. But i have tried it. I do wear Tabac from time to time when the mood takes me. But I like both.
We are spoiled for choice these days, unlike my father’s time. We are not stuck wearing whatever we can get hold of. We can source almost any fragrance provided we are prepared to pay for it. Yet Tabac, Old Spice, and the other classics still remain popular. We cant all be hung up on the past so it must be because quality has a way of lasting over the decades.
One final observation – men seem to be much harder on older fragrances than women. I don’t see the same level of derision when women review their classic fragrances.
Provitsial – :
Outdated? Old school? To be honest, I don’t really know and don’t really care. All I know is that Tabac Original smells awesome!
I have the EDC and without a doubt it’s the best performing cologne-strength fragrance on my shelf. Three sprays to the chest under my shirt and I’m good to go for the whole day. Puts a few EDP’s I know to shame.
This is a simple scent in a solid, honest, no-nonsense kind of way. It has a clean, dry, powdery freshness that works all year round. For me, it’s perfect on those cool autumn and spring days when the air’s fresh and the sun’s shining.
ovidiu dendea – :
Does someone knows who is the parfumer of Tabac Original?
acyc – :
otakar i have the eau de cologn i just wondered about the eau de toilet..
rza_54 – :
by the way i have seen an eau de toilet “tabac” not eau de cologne its bottle is almost flat oval
is there such a product? or is it fake?
khvust – :
simply its addictive what you think about it!!
i say its an old men fragrance but i can not stop opening the bottle and splashing this fragrance…
iulian.puscasu8 – :
I purchased the EDC in a spray bottle.
A lot of people with much more experience and discernment than me are rapturous about this scent, so I say this with no disrespect–but this screams “old man fragrance” to me. It’s like grandpa just washed his hands with grandma’s soap.
There’s a lot going on in this scent. Check out all those notes in the pyramid. The overall effect, for me, is extremely floral–lavender and rose stick out particularly. There’s definitely a creamy, slightly musky base that puts it into the masculine category, but for me those lemony/floral notes are very prominent.
You could say it’s a barbershop scent, but honestly–I don’t even think most barbershops use scents like this anymore.
The first 90 minutes or so of this were very powerful. After that it settled down, but I could still catch traces of it without putting my nose on my wrist.
If you like this, enjoy it! It’s not for me.
Devjatajkina – :
My dad used the shaving soap when I was a kid. I remember it smelled good, but I couldn’t remember the smell itself. I just bought a 100 ml EDC, and it’s wonderful. It’s comparable to Old Spice, but I think Tabac smells cleaner and fresher.
One spray on each side of the neck and one on the chest does the job. It doesn’t get overpowering, and I smell it on myself throughout the day (I applied 9 hours ago). Very good longevity and sillage. Women like it as well, even the younger crowd.
If you like Old Spice and classic men’s fragrances in general, you’ll really like this. Well balanced, fresh, clean and calming.
I rarely stick to one fragrance over a longer period of time, but I’ve been wearing this every day since I got it because it’s just so….wonderful.
63valter – :
Four words description: Creamy, sparkling, natural, addictive !
Every time i finish a bottle of Tabac Original EDC and wait a while before i buy another bottle, i feel that my wardrobe is missing something.
Every time i wear it again, i realize how perfect it is.
It’s soapy yet silky and creamy, it’s sparkling yet smooth, it’s straightforward yet multi-dimensional, it’s classic in structure yet feels modern in its execution and interaction with the skin, but most importantly: It smells amazing.
The aldehydes opening blast can become overwhelming during the first 5-10 minutes (me i love it), but it then snuggles into a rich creamy paradise packed with vanilla, tobacco, oakmoss, flowers and sandalwood.
An irresistible delight humbly wearing a $15 price tag.
лянторская – :
Barbershop, barbershop, barbershop and barbershop……………….this, like Agua Lavanda is a page turner, they changed the direction of scents for men.
Masculine, virile and not a wallflower..
Maurer and Wirtz can stop production of all others but this, this scent will not come to an end.
Phokssninnern – :
After many years of buying different cologne’s, I finally decided to buy Tabac. I’ll be honest, I was looking at something else and a fellow walked in and wanted this fragrance in a cologne version. He knew what he wanted and didn’t think to looking at something else. I decided to try the EDT version and I was surprised!! As soon I tried it on my skin I get a mix of soapy/powdery notes as well a real attractive clean/fresh aroma giving it a real gentleman not mucho tone to me. A real classic from the 70’s when lavender, sandalwood, tobacco are supported by a real warm tone of amber, carnation and a blast of musk.
Longevity and Silage is excellent lasting over 6hrs when I spray it on my skin 2x.
Final thoughts,
A lot think of this juice a fall/winter frag, I do agree as well as the spring. I use to think of this juice as an older man’s frag. Now I realized that I had a closed mind and that it’s for any who likes a old school scent with musk. 7.5/10
Update @beaconaust
I totally agree with your comments about men being more hard on older fragranc. Your right on when you say…just because it’s old and cheap doesn’t make it bad. We are far more critical because we are spoiled with hundreds of frag’s, back in late 50’s-60’s only a handful of what we call cheap fragrance existed then.
varlonec – :
Lovely timeless man’s scent. The EDC is the nicest version I think. The “shaker” bottle is one of my very favorites.
zevslys – :
I recall reading as a kid in the mid-60’s that Tabac was the favorite aftershave of the Beatles. It wasn’t until several years later that I actually came across a bottle of it to sample, but I was hooked right away. Since it’s a German creation, my hunch is that the lads were introduced to it during their tenure in Hamburg by Astrid Kirchherr, the photographer and fashionista who also got them wearing their distinctive hairstyles.
Whether or not that’s accurate, I still can’t help hearing the strains of “A Hard Day’s Night,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” or “Please Please Me” every time I splash some on. The scent fits — it’s bright, fresh, and energetic, just like those early Beatles songs.
supervazniichelovek – :
A clean, aromatic and smoky floral that will enrich your savoir faire. A timeless scent
that defies time……….
snikers – :
Husband wore Tabac today as he does frequently. I was amazed to smell oak moss, a most favorite note of mine, a note he doesn’t wear well in other colognes, and one I’d never isolated before in Tabac. I’ve loved Tabac which he has worn for over 30 years. I cannot say it better than others have, but especially how Geordie Sam has in his review. It doesn’t smell “old fashioned” to me. It has always been the scent of a Gentleman.
vip_file – :
I just love this scent. After a somewhat heavy start it softly embraces the wea