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Perfume extract
ABBA Parfums Tabac Vetiver
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Character of the fragrance
ABBA Parfums Tabac Vetiver is a unisex fragrance released in 2025 as part of the Tradition collection.
This is a distinctive composition in parfum extract concentration, built around the contrast of radiant citrus notes, peppery spice, and a dry woody-mossy base.
It feels composed, energetic, and sophisticated, without being confined by gender boundaries.
The release continues the signature approach of the Colombian brand ABBA Parfums, which creates highly concentrated unisex compositions.
Tabac Vetiver draws on the classic aesthetic of a fresh woody fragrance but makes it richer: the citrus sparkle does not disappear instantly, gradually giving way to spices, resins, and the refined earthiness of vetiver.
Development on the skin
The first few minutes of Tabac Vetiver greet you with an invigorating, slightly bitter citrus accord.
Bergamot, grapefruit, and mandarin create the effect of clean air and cool citrus peel, while neroli lends the opening a soft floral transparency.
This opening feels especially beautiful on a warm day, when you want freshness without a sense of lightness.
Then the fragrance becomes warmer and more textured.
Black and pink pepper bring a dry sparkle to the composition, elemi adds a resinous lemony nuance, and geranium keeps it balanced between green freshness and spicy restraint.
At this stage, the perfume feels confident and composed, making it a fine complement to a business look, a meeting, or an evening out.
In the base, vetiver takes the leading role: woody, earthy, and slightly smoky in impression.
Amber smooths its dryness, cedar adds a structured woody framework, and moss makes the trail deeper and more natural.
As a result, the citrus-spicy character acquires a dense, long-lasting, and mature finish.
Sillage and application
Tabac Vetiver is described as having a very strong sillage, and its extract format calls for careful application.
Start with one spray on the skin—for example, on the wrist or collarbone area—and give the composition time to unfold.
If you want a more noticeable presence, add one more spray, but do not rush: the rich base can last for a long time.
Apply the fragrance to clothing sparingly, and test it on an inconspicuous area of fabric first.
One light spray on the outer layer of your outfit is usually enough to preserve its distinctive woody-spicy trail without overwhelming the space.
Tabac Vetiver unfolds especially harmoniously in autumn, winter, and cool spring weather, although its citrus opening also makes it suitable for summer evenings.
Perfumer and similar scents
The composition was created by Yeferson Soto.
In his interpretation, the citrus, spicy, and woody facets do not compete with one another: freshness sets the course, spices add temperament, and the vetiver base creates a distinctive signature.
Tabac Vetiver is suited to those looking for more than just a fresh fragrance: a concentrated, characterful unisex perfume with a serious woody foundation.
For comparison, try Molton Brown Vetiver & Grapefruit Eau de Parfum: both fragrances combine grapefruit freshness with vetiver woodiness, but Tabac Vetiver stands apart through its extract-like richness, peppery expressiveness, and mossy-amber depth.
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