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Perfume extract
Il Profumiere Tobacco Flower’s
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Tobacco Flower’s — Tobacco Depth in an Italian Interpretation
Tobacco Flower’s is a rich perfume extract by Il Profumiere, released in 2012.
This fragrance was created for those who appreciate expressive compositions with character, noticeable depth and a beautiful dry-down.
It is a unisex fragrance, unfolding equally naturally on women’s and men’s skin while emphasizing individual style rather than following strict gender conventions.
The release is part of the Barrique Collection—a line that particularly showcases the brand’s love of rich, mature and textured scents.
The name Tobacco Flower’s immediately sets the mood: this is a fragrance with a warm, slightly smoky atmosphere, where the tobacco accord becomes the central theme and gradually develops spicy, resinous and gently sweet nuances.
The composition was created by perfumer Massimiliano Torti.
His approach is evident in the way he combines the richness of oriental perfumery with contrasting nuances: pronounced warmth meets freshness, dry leathery texture meets delicate sweetness, while spices add volume and movement to the scent.
The Fragrance’s Character and Development
Tobacco Flower’s belongs to the oriental and leather fragrance families. This is not a light everyday spray that remains almost unnoticeable, but a full-fledged perfume extract with a very powerful sillage.
From the first minutes, the scent comes across as rich and multifaceted. It then becomes rounder, warmer and more enveloping, leaving a deep, memorable trail in the dry-down.
The fragrance is especially well suited to cool weather: its dense character unfolds most expressively in autumn and winter.
It is ideal for evening outings, intimate gatherings, restaurants, travel and occasions when you want to make an impression without saying too much.
For a business day, Tobacco Flower’s may seem too striking, so it is best to consider the setting and apply it sparingly.
Since no precise recommendations for applying it to skin or clothing are provided, it is sensible to start with one spray on the skin and assess the intensity after 15–20 minutes.
If necessary, apply one more spray. Use particular caution on fabric: the extract has a very powerful sillage and can remain on clothing for a long time.
Before applying it to light-colored or delicate materials, test the fragrance on an inconspicuous area.
The Fragrance’s Place in the Collection
Tobacco Flower’s reflects the creative DNA of Il Profumiere, an Italian house founded in 2000 and guided by a passion for perfumery, free experimentation with materials and expressive presentation.
This release is interesting not because it aims to please everyone from the first inhale, but because of its atmospheric quality: it creates a warm, sensual and slightly mysterious space around its wearer.
No separate version in another concentration is listed in the available information: this is specifically a perfume, or perfume extract.
Those seeking a similar mood may wish to explore Sylvaine Delacourte Virgile, as well as compare Tobacco Flower’s with Prada Marienbad and Prada No3 Cuir Ambre.
These fragrances share an interest in deep, resinous, leathery and woody nuances, yet Tobacco Flower’s retains its own vivid tobacco-spicy identity.
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