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Perfume extract
The Lab Tobacco Blanco
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Lab Tobacco Blanco — an expressive tobacco extract
The Lab Tobacco Blanco is a unisex fragrance released in 2022 by The Lab, presented in an extrait de parfum concentration.
The composition belongs to the amber and woody fragrance families, but its character is not limited to a single warm theme: here, the density of tobacco and oak meets the contrasting freshness of pomelo and the richness of coffee.
This release perfectly conveys the aesthetic of the Colombian niche house founded in 2016.
In a world long dominated by European brands, The Lab sounds like a bold, modern voice, creating highly concentrated unisex fragrances and unafraid of unusual combinations.
Fragrance character and development
The impression of Tobacco Blanco is built on a play of contrasts.
The sparkling citrus nuance of pomelo refreshes the opening, while a coffee accord adds bitter depth. The composition then becomes softer, warmer and more expansive thanks to vanilla and palo santo.
In the base, the fragrance takes on a particularly expressive woody-tobacco silhouette. Oak creates a dry, noble texture, while tobacco contributes a dense, slightly smoky and comforting nuance.
As a result, The Lab Tobacco Blanco smells composed, distinguished and noticeable, maintaining a balance between gourmand softness and austere woods.
Longevity, sillage and wearability
It is positioned as a fragrance with very strong sillage, so excessive application is unnecessary.
The extrait is especially suitable for cool weather, when the amber-woody base unfolds slowly and beautifully, and the coffee-vanilla nuances sound their fullest.
Tobacco Blanco will appeal to those looking for a noticeable fragrance for an evening out, a special occasion or an expressive everyday look.
It is not tied to a gender: on one skin it may appear drier and more tobacco-oak-led, while on another it may be softer, coffee-vanilla-like and slightly smoky.
Specific application recommendations for skin and clothing have not been provided for this release.
Given its concentration and very strong sillage, it is best to start with a minimal amount and assess its development after a few minutes, especially indoors.
The perfumer and Tobacco Blanco’s place in The Lab collection
The composition was created by Mario Galindo.
His work makes Tobacco Blanco more than just a sweet tobacco fragrance: the perfume is built around a gradual transition from a bright citrus-and-coffee opening to a warm heart and a deep woody base.
No other concentrations of this fragrance are listed in the available data, so Tobacco Blanco should be viewed specifically as an extrait de parfum in its own right.
For further exploration of rich compositions with a similar mood, consider Oriza L. Legrand Horizon, as well as Osmogenes No.
III and Sultan Pasha Attars Café Ambre Noir.
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