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Oil-based perfume
Sultan Pasha Attars Tabacaurum
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Tabacaurum — the oriental character of Sultan Pasha Attars
Tabacaurum is an oil perfume by Sultan Pasha Attars, released in 2019.
This unisex fragrance has an oriental, spicy character and was created for those who appreciate dense, expressive and artistically crafted compositions.
It does not strive to please everyone from the very first breath: Tabacaurum unfolds gradually, leaving behind an impression of luxury, depth and mystery.
The Sultan Pasha Attars brand was born in the United Kingdom in 2012, founded by a chemist and self-taught perfumer who devoted himself to the art of attars.
That is why Tabacaurum is especially interesting when experienced not simply as a perfume, but as an exploration of the tradition of oil perfumery, where richness, slow development and close contact with the skin are essential.
The composition has a niche-like, distinctive character while preserving the brand’s signature love of rich oriental materials.
The fragrance’s character and mood
The main image of Tabacaurum is a warm golden-brown accord in which soft tobacco meets amber radiance, spices and dense floral nuances.
The fragrance is at once sensual, velvety and slightly smoky, but its character cannot be reduced to simple sweetness.
It evokes an old study with wood-panelled walls, precious resins and flowers brought in from a warm garden.
Tobacco plays an important role: it lends the composition a dry, noble texture, a touch of bitterness and a vintage mood.
Alongside it, the composition gains a spicy spark, honeyed roundness and a soft woody foundation, making the fragrance feel dimensional and layered.
The floral side does not make Tabacaurum airy; on the contrary, it adds a creamy, exotic and almost hypnotic facet.
Particular attention should be paid to sambac jasmine, which illuminates the rich oriental profile with the translucent quality of white flowers.
It is supported by iris, osmanthus, tuberose, ylang-ylang and orange blossom, forming a luxurious floral heart.
As a result, Tabacaurum balances dark spiciness, resinous warmth and seductive floral softness.
Longevity, sillage and wearability
Tabacaurum is described as having very strong sillage, so the fragrance is noticeable and develops around the wearer in an expressive cloud.
Its oil concentration enhances the sense of closeness to the skin and allows the fragrance to unfold unhurriedly, moving from one nuance to the next.
This is the kind of fragrance where even a small amount can create a complete perfume presence.
The exact amount recommended for application to skin and clothing is not specified in the database.
Given its very strong sillage, Tabacaurum should be approached with care: it is best to test the oil perfume first on a small area of skin and observe its development over several hours.
The fragrance is particularly harmonious in cool weather, in the evening, at intimate gatherings and formal events, where its rich texture unfolds at its most beautiful.
Tabacaurum is not tied to a single gender: on women’s skin, it can highlight the sensuality of white flowers and honey, while on men’s skin it may emphasize its dry tobacco-woody facet, saffron spice and the depth of oud.
Even so, it is chosen less for its gender label than for a love of rich oriental fragrances with character.
The perfumer and the fragrance’s place within the brand’s style
The composition was created by Sultan Pasha.
His approach can be felt in the ambition to assemble the fragrance as a complex attar portrait, with a pronounced material texture, a rich base and expressive development on the skin.
Tabacaurum reinforces Sultan Pasha Attars’ reputation as a brand for admirers of rare, dense and unconventional oriental compositions.
Similar fragrances to explore
If you enjoy rich amber, woody and spicy compositions, take a look at Royal Crown Tenebra, as well as Edgardio Chilini The Great Gatsby and The Spirit of Dubai Durra.
They do not literally replicate Tabacaurum, but may appeal to those who share its love of luxurious fragrances, pronounced sillage and a rich oriental atmosphere.
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