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Eau de parfum
TOBBA Lovers and Strangers
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character and History of the Fragrance
TOBBA Lovers and Strangers is an eau de parfum from 2025, created for those who see fragrance as a personal story rather than simply a beautiful accessory.
This unisex composition belongs to the oriental and gourmand families, where sensual sweetness meets dark, spicy and woody nuances.
The release comes from TOBBA, a young and vibrant Hong Kong brand that appeared on the niche perfumery map in 2021.
The house aims to create emotional and expressive fragrances, and Lovers and Strangers conveys this aesthetic beautifully: it smells rich, unusual and distinctly characterful.
Scent Profile and Mood
The impression created by TOBBA Lovers and Strangers is built on contrasts.
It has a gourmand allure reminiscent of coffee and desserts, but the composition never becomes carefree or overly sweet: spicy, tobacco, amber and woody nuances add depth, density and a touch of mystery.
Coffee plays an important role, giving the fragrance a dark, warm and slightly bitter tone.
As it develops, the mood becomes softer and more voluminous thanks to bourbon vanilla, rose, tobacco and tonka bean, while the final accord moves toward an amber-woody direction with patchouli and sandalwood.
Development and Sillage
At the opening, Lovers and Strangers smells bright and dense, quickly creating a pronounced fragrant cloud around the wearer.
Fruity and alcoholic nuances of prune, juniper berries and rum create a rich introduction, after which the composition becomes rounder, spicier and more enveloping.
The fragrance is described as having very strong sillage, making it suitable for those who enjoy noticeable perfume compositions and want to leave a memorable impression.
For the office, small spaces or warm weather, the dosage should be chosen with particular care: the exact number of sprays for skin and clothing is not specified in the database, and the fragrance's intensity calls for a cautious introduction.
When and Whom It Suits
This perfume reveals itself especially beautifully in the cooler seasons, in the evening and whenever a more expressive look is appropriate.
It can be imagined for a date, an intimate gathering, dinner or a walk through the city, when you want to add warmth, sensuality and a touch of dramatic intrigue to your look.
Despite its gourmand character, Lovers and Strangers is not limited to a single style and does not come across as exclusively feminine or masculine.
Its unisex positioning allows the composition to develop differently on the skin, highlighting either the creamy softness of vanilla and tonka or the dry depth of tobacco, patchouli and woody nuances.
The Perfumer and Its Place in TOBBA's Style
The fragrance was created by Maxime Exler.
His work is evident in the way he combines an appealing gourmand accord with a more complex oriental structure, allowing the fragrance to smell layered and expressive rather than flat.
Lovers and Strangers shows how TOBBA works with emotional contrasts: familiar, seductive motifs receive a darker, richer and more niche interpretation.
There is no information in the database about other concentrations of this fragrance or a separate collection, so the current release should be considered a standalone eau de parfum.
Similar Fragrances
Those interested in rich gourmand compositions with coffee and liqueur nuances may want to explore Damask Haus Cocoa Liqueur Bomb Perfume Oil.
It may appeal to fans of a rich, sweet and noticeable scent, although Lovers and Strangers maintains its own balance between fruity juiciness, spice, tobacco and a woody base.
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