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Eau de parfum
MetaScent Tabac
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character and History of the Fragrance
MetaScent Tabac is a 2023 eau de parfum from the Library Collection.
This unisex fragrance has a distinctive tobacco-leather character, where cool freshness meets smoky depth and soft amber warmth.
The fragrance was created by MetaScent, a brand founded in Australia in 2018.
The young brand aims to speak about perfumery in a contemporary language, combining clean contrasts, atmospheric accords and a sense of open space, and Tabac expresses this aesthetic particularly convincingly.
Olfactive Profile and Development
The composition is built around tobacco, leather and smoke, yet it does not feel heavy from the very first seconds.
The opening greets you with fresh bergamot, cool mint and a mineral-dry smoky nuance, immediately giving the fragrance a composed, slightly mysterious mood.
As it unfolds, green lavender softens the leather accord and connects it with a rich tobacco heart.
Here, Tabac becomes warmer, deeper and more textured, revealing dry woody shades, a touch of bitterness and refined smokiness.
The dry-down unfolds with amber, vanilla and musk.
The base leaves a dense, soft and noticeable presence on the skin, where the sweetness of vanilla balances the austerity of leather and tobacco, while musk lends smoothness to the trail.
Positioning and Wearability
In character, MetaScent Tabac belongs to the chypre and fougère families, enhanced by amber, aromatic, citrus, gourmand, green, leathery, mineral, musky and woody accents.
This combination makes the perfume versatile in terms of gender, but far from neutral in mood: it is a choice for those who enjoy noticeable compositions with character.
The fragrance has very strong sillage, making Tabac especially suitable for cool weather, evenings, walks, dates or atmospheric events.
In a warm room, it is best to start with a moderate number of sprays and give the composition time to develop, as the smoky leather base quickly becomes the dominant accent.
No precise information is provided about the amount to apply to skin or clothing, so it is sensible to test the fragrance gradually: apply a small amount to the skin, assess its development after several hours, and only then adjust the intensity.
On fabric, the composition may last longer than on skin, especially due to the amber, vanilla and musk.
Impression and Similar Directions
Tabac will appeal to those who enjoy fragrances in which a fresh opening gradually transitions into a dark, warm and slightly sweet scent.
It can complement a formal look, a leather jacket or evening wear, but with careful application it is also interesting for everyday wear.
Those who want to explore a similar mood with an emphasis on an expressive character and noticeable presence may want to consider Eisenberg J'Ose.
At the same time, MetaScent Tabac retains its own individuality through the combination of mint, smoke, leather accord and tobacco, which comes across as modern and distinctive.
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