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Tabac Rose
by BDK Parfums
Tabac Rose by BDK Parfums is a rich, gourmand rose fragrance with a vibrant and bold opening of lemon, plum, and pink pepper, creating a fresh yet sweet, almost tropical impression. This evolves into a velvety, jammy rose heart with chocolate, cinnamon, and hints of tobacco, giving it a luscious, warm character. The dry-down is smooth and deeply textured, with earthy patchouli, smoky labdanum, and a dry, warm tobacco note emerging slowly—testament to its longevity and complexity. Though some find the sweetness and fruity opening overwhelming, the scent transforms dramatically over time, revealing a nuanced, nearly masculine dry-down that many describe as unexpectedly seductive and mature. The fragrance appeals strongly in colder seasons and performs exceptionally well, stalking the skin for hours even after the initial burst. It is primarily unisex, though its balance of sweet, smoky, and spicy notes is more widely appreciated by those willing to embrace its layered development.
Pros
- +Excellent longevity and projection, lasting through long evenings and even into the next day
- +Rich, evolving dry-down with a subtle but compelling tobacco and earthy base
- +Distinctive sweet-fruit opening that balances its sweetness to avoid cloying, ideal for cooler weather
Cons
- −Initial sweetness and fruity opening can be overpowering or overwhelming for sensitive noses
- −Some find the transformation into a smoky, masculine dry-down abrupt or less accessible
- −Performance is dependent on spraying—over-spraying may accelerate the initial sweetness and create a less balanced experience