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Looking for a list of the best tobacco colognes for men? Then look no further, my friend, because…
After a LOT of researching and testing the most popular tobacco scented colognes, we can now confidently recommend 17 below that are worth your attention.
And to be crystal clear, my friend:
This is not a random list of tobacco smelling cologne. In fact, we have now spent YEARS continuously searching, continuously testing, and continuously updating this list. So without further ado, let’s discover the results below.
In a hurry?
Our Top 3 Picks:
- 1. Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Extreme
- 2. Xerjoff Naxos (Premium Upgrade)
- 3. D&G The One For Men EDP
Jump Links
- 17. Aramis Havana
- 16 Calvin Klein CK One Shock
- 15. Versace The Dreamer
- 14. Phaedon Tabac Rouge
- 13. Diptyque Volutes EDP
- 12. Tom Ford Tobacco Oud
- 11. Daniel Josier Ambre Tabac
- 10. Kilian Back to Black
- 9. Burberry London
- 8. Serge Lutens Chergui
- 7. Mancera Red Tobacco
- 6. 18.21 Man Made Sweet Tobacco Spirits
- 5. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille
- 4. Parfums de Marly Herod
- 3. D&G The One For Men EDP
- 2. Xerjoff Naxos
- 1. Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Extreme
#17 Aramis Havana
A Timeless Classic
First things first…
Aramis Havana isn’t for the younger crowd; this is grown man’s stuff! Only gentlemen need apply. 🙂 Let’s take a quick smell:
Havana opens up strong and masculine with sharp green herbal notes mixed with a splash of bitter orange citrus. And dry leafy tobacco sits buried underneath. And to be brutally honest, my friend…
Bold & Manly
This opening could be quite harsh for some people as it has an old-school barbershop vibe. However, don’t judge the fragrance just yet because as it dries down on your skin, it becomes a LOT more enjoyable. Because…
As it dries down, the dry leafy tobacco slowly rises up and takes center stage, and it joins forces with a dose of warm, spicy cinnamon. So…
Those sharp green herbal notes get pushed into the background and eventually smooth out, giving the scent a refined green soapy undertone.
Assertive
And finally, a touch of patchouli and oakmoss creep in to give it a manly earthiness, and everything is backed up with some soft sandalwood. The end result?
An assertive warm, spicy, woody tobacco scent with an earthy green vibe. And to be clear, my friend…
The tobacco smells like the dry unlit cigar leaves kind; it’s not like those typical overly sweet pipe tobacco kind of scents on the market. Anyway…
Masculine & Sophisticated
As I mentioned before, Havana is more suited for a mature gentleman (suggest 35+). And you wear this in all seasons (except the high summer heat): Dressed up, dressed down, for work, office, nights out, etc. Does it last?
Well, Havana comes in a EDT concentration, and we found it projects about an arm’s length for the first 1–3 hours. And then it sits closer to your skin and lasts around 6–8+ hours.
Update: Since we first tested Havana, Aramis, sadly, went ahead and discontinued it, so it’s now getting harder and harder to find (and more expensive, too!) So be quick and grab a bottle while you still can!
#16 Calvin Klein CK One Shock For Him
Super Affordable But Smells GREAT!
First off…
My friend, please don’t be put off by the tacky-looking bottle or the name of this scent… because CK One Shock is actually SHOCKINGLY good stuff! 😎 Seriously. In fact…
CK One Shock previously earned a slot on our best cheap colognes hall-of-fame list. Oh, and by the way, it smells NOTHING like the original iconic CK One. In fact, let me tell you how it smells…
When you first spray CK One Shock, you’re greeted with some fresh spicy green notes mixed with slightly sweet and fruity pipe tobacco.
Slightly Sweet & Fruity
And as it settles on your skin, some nice warm honey-like sweetness (amber) joins the party, with some woody notes sitting in the background. Or put simply…
It kind of smells like if you took some fresh unlit pipe tobacco and mixed it with some sweet cherry Red Bull soda. And (shockingly) it smells GREAT. 🙂
Now, this has a more youthful vibe to it but can absolutely be worn by all ages. And it’s more suited for fall/winter use (especially for nighttime wear):
Dressed up/dressed down, work, dates, nights out, bars, clubbing, casual. And so on.
Warm Amber Sweetness
CK One Shock is an EDT concentration and projects about an arm’s length for 1–2 hours. And then it quickly dies down and sits close to your skin. So if you’re looking for a “room filler”, this ain’t it, my friend.
And in our tests, we found it to last about 4–6+ hours on skin (and even longer on clothes).
And the beautiful part:
You can discover this online for an absolute steal! So spray away, my friend! 🙂
#15 Versace The Dreamer
A Unique Floral Tobacco Scent
I’ll be straight with you…
This isn’t for everybody. How so?
Well, The Dreamer is a sweet powdery floral tobacco scent… that has a bit of an old-school vibe. So please keep this in mind, my friend. By the way…
Speaking of Versace, you can discover our top picks from the brand that we have ranked on our best Versace colognes showdown post. Anyways…
Enough babble, let’s take a smell of The Dreamer:
Clean Soapy Florals
The Dreamer starts off with strong, bitter herbal notes blended with soft-powdery iris and white florals. And I’m not gonna lie, you may find it a little harsh… But please be patient, my friend, because…
Once it starts to dry down, the tobacco creeps in with a pinch of sweet woodiness, and they eventually smooth out the florals. The result?
You’re left with a nice, calming, sweet-powdery clean linen aroma. And it smells “dreamy” and truly unique!
Calming Effect
And I would say you can wear The Dreamer all year, days or nights: for casual, semi-formal, date nights, nights out, dinners, bars. And so on.
That said, though, when it’s super hot and humid outside, I would definitely reach for something fresher.
Now, to be clear, my friend.
Because The Dreamer gives off old-school vibes, I wouldn’t recommend this for the younger crowd (suggest 25+). So don’t be saying I never warned you. 🙂 How’s it perform?
Well, we found it projects about an arm’s length for the first 1–2 hours, and then it sits close to your skin. And we found it to be noticeable on skin for approx. 5–8+ hours.
Bottom line: The Dreamer is a Versace CLASSIC… but it’s not for everyone.
#14 Phaedon Tabac Rouge
Rich, Warm Cinnamon & Honeyed Tobacco
I’m going to let you in on a little secret here…
Phaedon Tabac Rouge smells VERY similar to our #5 pick on this list: Tom Ford’s Tobacco Vanille. (Hmmm, what’s going on here? 🤔) That said…
Please note: they do NOT smell exactly the same. (Think: same, same — but different!) 🙂 In fact, to keep it simple:
Tabac Rouge vs Tobacco Vanille
Tabac Rouge is a smoother, lighter, less spicy, and more refined version of Tom Ford’s Tobacco Vanille (making it more versatile). And the best part…
Phaedon’s Tabac Rouge is also a LOT more affordable! 👍😎
To be fair, though, they are BOTH great fragrances in their own right. But in my opinion, they smell so similar that it may be redundant to own both.
Oh, in case you didn’t know: Phaedon is a French niche fragrance house, named after the legendary Greek philosopher Phaedon of Elis. Anyways…
The main difference, to my nose, is Tabac Rouge replaces the vanilla in Tom Ford’s Tobacco Vanille with a nice dose of sweet honey. Let’s take a closer smell…
Dusted With Warm Cinnamon
Tabac Rouge opens up sweet, warm, and spicy: with a blast of honey that is dusted with warm cinnamon and a pinch of ginger freshness. And buried underneath all these notes is a layer of unlit pipe tobacco. However…
As it dries down on your skin, the cinnamon and ginger take a backseat, leaving the honey center stage. And finally…
The tobacco slowly rises up with some soft powdery sweetness and they both morph beautifully with the honey. The result?
A semi-sweet honeyed pipe tobacco — that is dusted with cinnamon and a pop of ginger.
Pop of Fresh Ginger
And it smells warm and incredibly inviting, so it’s no surprise that it garners a LOT of nice compliments. And the good news:
This is totally unisex, so you care share it with your significant other. (Bonus!)🙂 Who’s it for? When can I wear it? Well…
Tabac Rouge is tailored for the mature, well-dressed 25+ crowd, and it should be limited to cool weather use: fall/winter (cold spring nights).
Work or Play
Say, for work, the office (spray light), formal, semi-formal, nights out, special occasions, dates, etc. And even better news…
This is SUPER long-lasting! In fact, we found it projects about an arm’s length for a noticeable 2–4 hours — creating a gorgeous scent bubble around you. And…
Then it becomes more subtle, sitting closer to your skin, but it sticks around for an impressive 7–10+ hours! So…
If you LOVE Tom Ford’s Tobacco Vanille but HATE the price tag… then I urge you to try Phaedon’s Tabac Rouge.
#13 Diptyque Volutes EDP
Rich, Smooth Honeyed Tobacco & Iris
In case you’re wondering…
Volutes is French and translates to “swirls.” Swirls of what? Well, my friend, meaning:
Swirls of Scent
You see, Volutes is supposed to evoke the luxurious sweet, fruity tobacco smell of smoke swirling from a group of elegant ladies who are smoking Khedives (an iconic luxury Egyptian-branded cigarette). More specifically…
The aroma of the swirling smoke of the Khedives mixed with the aroma of the ladies’ luxurious soft-powdery makeup. Oh, by the way…
All of this is a childhood memory of one of the founders of Diptyque, whilst on an ocean liner voyage bound for Saigon in the ’30s. Anyways, enough backstory, let me tell you how Volutes smells:
Soft Powdery Iris
Volutes opens with soft powdery iris blended with a pinch of warm cinnamon and other soft spices. And sitting behind all these notes is a layer of sweet, dried-fruity honeyed tobacco.
And as it settles on your skin, the iris tones down, allowing the honeyed tobacco to shine through. This creates a delicately powdery and sweet, fruity, honeyed tobacco aroma.
Rich & Spicy
And as it develops, the scent is deepened with rich, warm, resinous myrrh. So it smells sweet (but not overly), warm, and comforting. And the beautiful part:
Volutes is totally unisex, so it can be shared. So needless to say… if you’re looking for a super-masculine tobacco cologne, this is not it, my friend.
Furthermore, Volutes is more suited for the mature 25+ crowd for cool weather wear: fall/winter and cool spring days. It’s great for dates, nights out, semi-casual, work/office. Is it strong?
Elegant & Smooth
Well, to be clear: Volutes is an EDP and doesn’t scream out for attention. We found it to project just under an arm’s length for the first 1–2 hours (leaving a scent trail that picks up some nice compliments).
It then becomes more subtle and sits intimately close to your skin. The good news:
A little goes a LONG way, so you only need to use 1–2 sprays MAX and you’re set for about 6–8+ hours.
#12 Tom Ford Tobacco Oud
A Sophisticated Boozy Tobacco Scent
Now I should point something out:
Even though the name on this scent suggests that the main notes are Tobacco and Oud, that’s not actually the case. In fact, let’s take a quick smell:
Splash of Whiskey
When you first spray Tobacco Oud, you’re greeted with a strong, dark pipe tobacco aroma mixed with a splash of sweet whiskey. And…
Buried underneath all these notes are some woody oud, a sprinkle of warm cinnamon, and pops of other spices. Oh…
In case you don’t know, oud is a scented resin obtained from Agarwood. It has a dark, smoky/incensey woody scent. Speaking of, if you enjoy oud fragrances, our top oud colognes list will serve you well. Anyhow…
Bold & Masculine
Not gonna lie, to my nose, this opening is quite harsh. However, be patient, my friend, and don’t judge the scent just yet because…
As it dries down on your skin, warm amber and creamy sandalwood creep in and smooth everything out beautifully.
So the oud sits politely in the background and, despite the name of this scent, it is not the dominant note. 🤷♂️ The end result?
Photorealistic Tobacco Note
A masculine bold, dark, warm, sweet boozy-tobacco scent. And hats off to Tom Ford because it smells SUPER realistic! And so it should because…
If you didn’t know, this is part of Tom Ford’s luxury Private Blend collection. These are higher quality and more complex and unique smelling than typical fragrances found in department stores. And they are priced accordingly, I may add.
By the way, we recently fully tested and ranked the best smelling Tom Ford colognes, so if you want to discover the ones that are worth your attention, you can check that post out. Anyway, let’s get back on track…
Sophisticated Dressed-Up Aroma
Now, this scent is more suited for the sophisticated 25+ crowd for cooler weather use: fall/winter (cold, cold spring nights).
And it’s absolutely tailor-made for formal/semi-formal, dressed-up occasions: black-tie events, special events, etc. So…
To be clear crystal clear, my friend: this is not an everyday casual type of scent — it smells super sophisticated and unique! Does it last?
Tobacco Oud is an EDP and projects nicely (just over arm’s length) for the first 1–3 hours — leaving a nice scent trail behind you.
And then it settles down closer to your skin and sticks around for 5–9+ hours. I’ll take that. 😎
Update: Apparently, this masterpiece has been discontinued (what the?!? 🤷♂️🤦♂️). So grab a bottle while you still can!
#11 Daniel Josier Ambre Tabac
Sweet Resinous Tobacco
This is a hidden gem! Now, in case you’re wondering…
Daniel Josier is a niche fragrance house created by the highly talented Spanish perfumer himself, Daniel Josier. But here’s something you may not know…
Apparently, he previously worked and trained under the watchful eye of one of the greatest perfumers of modern times: Mr Jean-Claude Ellena (formerly the in-house perfumer for Hermès). Simply put:
He was in good hands. 🙂 Anyway… No surprise here because…
Just as the name on the bottle says, you get a perfect blend of amber and tobacco, which results in a gorgeous-smelling thick, sweet, resinous, fruity tobacco scent.
Honeyed Sweetness
In case you didn’t know, the term Amber is used to describe a scent that is sweet, warm, resinous, and honey-like. The amber accord is created by blending various resins. Oh, and by the way…
I should point something out, my friend:
When you first spray Ambre Tabac, it has slight similarities to 2 other amazing fragrances called Hermès Ambre Nargulie and Parfums de Marlys Ojan. So…
If you enjoy those scents, this will probably be a love for you. Anyway, let me quickly tell you how it smells:
Warm & Rich
Ambre Tabac opens up with a thick, sweet, fruity amber accord mixed with a dose of cinnamon and whispers of incense. And…
As it dries down, cherry tobacco creeps in with a pinch of patchouli and they both morph beautifully with the fruity amber accord.
And next, some boozy vanilla and sandalwood show up — and it gets warmer, richer, and darker.
High Quality
It smells elegant, warm, and inviting. And hats off to Daniel Josier because the quality is TOP NOTCH. Oh, and it bags some NICE compliments, too! (And a LOT of them!)😎
Now, this is unisex (but leans masculine) and more suited for the mature 20+ crowd. And because of its rich sweetness, it’s strictly for cool weather use: fall/winter.
By the way, it makes for a GREAT night out scent. Because you’ll be please to know…
Refined & Elegant
Amber Tabac is an EDP and projects nicely (about arm’s length) for the first 1–2 hours, leaving a GORGEOUS scent trail.
And then it settles closer to your skin, and in our tests, it lasted around a glorious 6–10+ hours.
Now, a quick word of caution, my friend:
Don’t go crazy with the sprayer as this is quite heavy. 1–3 sprays MAX and you’re golden. 🍯❤️
#10 Kilian Back to Black Aphrodisiac
A Luxurious, Seductive Honeyed Tobacco Scent
First off…
Kilian’s Back to Black has a prominent honey accord, which remains the main player in this scent (paired with the tobacco). So if you don’t like honey, you may want to skip this one, my friend. Ok, with that out the way…
In case you’re wondering:
Kilian is a luxury fragrance house based in Paris, created by Kilian Hennessy, who is the grandson of the founder of the Hennessy cognac company. Anyway, know this…
Back to Black has a TON of different HIGH-quality fragrance notes that have all been masterfully blended by award-winning perfumer Calice Becker, to create what Kilian have labelled as an…
Aphrodisiac
Aphrodisiac?!? Does it deliver on its promise?
Let’s find out… 🙂
Back to Black opens up with a deliciously sweet honey accord mixed with some raspberry fruitiness. And…
All of these notes are drizzled over dark, softly spiced cherry pipe tobacco. Very nice.
Dark Rich Cherry
And as it dries down on your skin, the sweet honey remains center stage, and the cherry pipe tobacco begins to shine through, joined by a touch of creamy vanilla.
Also, faint hints of spices, woody notes, patchouli, and whispers of incense sit in the background — giving it some rich, sophisticated depth.
It’s sweet, it’s warm, and it smells incredibly seductive!
And make no mistake, my friend, Kilian’s Back to Black screams quality and garners a LOT of VERY nice compliments — that is, providing you do NOT overspray or rock it in the summer (more on this in a minute).
Sweet, Warm & Seductive
Now, I should point something out:
As this scent develops on your skin, it gets a soft, smooth powdery vibe. So if you’re not a fan of powdery scents, this may not be for you. Please keep that in mind, my friend.
The beautiful part?
Back to Black is totally unisex, so it smells amazing on a man or a woman. Therefore, you can share it with your significant other. Bonus, right?
Needless to say, if you’re looking for something super masculine, this is definitely not it. Trust me.
Special Occasion Scent
Also, I would say Back to Black is tailored for the sophisticated, mature 25+ crowd for nighttime dressed-up occasions:
Special occasions, upscale events, nights out, clubbing, date nights, intimate nights in. You get the idea. 🙂
Plus, due to its richness, it’s strictly a cool weather only scent: fall/winter. My friend, if you rock this is the HIGH heat, it becomes sickly sweet! Trust me. 🤦♂️🤣 But the good news…
Lasts & Lasts & Lasts…
Back to Black is an EDP and projects nicely (about an arm’s length) for the first few hours, leaving a gorgeous, seductive scent trail. 😈
It then settles closer to your skin and lures people in for a second sniff. And in our tests, it lasted an impressive 6–10+ hours on skin. A quick heads-up, though:
Back to Black is definitely a “less-is-more” type of scent. Seriously, my friend, if you go crazy with the sprayer, it becomes overwhelming! So…
If you (and everyone around you) want to enjoy it, just use 1–3 sprays max. The beautiful part? A bottle should last you YEARS! Not going to complain about that, right? 🙂
#9 Burberry London for Men
Spiced Fruity Tobacco & Leather
This smells super unique. And interestingly… some people say this scent reminds them of the Christmas holiday season. I kind of get that, too. 🙂 In fact…
Let me paint a picture for you:
Sweet Pine & Warm, Spicy Cinnamon
When you first spray this, you’re greeted with a sweet pine accord that is dusted with warm, spicy cinnamon. And…
As it settles, cherry tobacco creeps in with a hint of leather and a splash of port wine… and they all blend beautifully with the cinnamon and pine.
And buried underneath all these notes is a smoky woody accord. And eventually, everything settles to create a warm, comforting (holiday 🌲) feeling. Oh, and by the way…
It came as no surprise that this also scored highly on our best Burberry colognes post. Anyways…
Holiday Season Vibes
This scent is perfectly suited for fall/winter and more geared for the 25+ sophisticated crowd.
And as a matter of fact, it would actually work GREAT for the holiday season: family gatherings, outdoor events, casual, work/office. But…
To be clear, my friend, this is NOT a night-out-on-the-town or clubbing or dating type of scent. Far from it.
Subtle Projection
Furthermore, please note: this is not one that screams out for attention. You see, it’s an EDT, and we found it projects very politely (just under an arm’s length) for about 1–2 hours.
And then it hovers close to your skin. And finally, we found lasting power to be around the 5–6+ hour mark.
#8 Serge Lutens Chergui
For Niche Fragrance Lovers
I’ll be straight with you, my friend:
This fragrance isn’t for beginners. Huh? Why so?
Well, you see, Chergui is NOT an everyday, mainstream type of fragrance. In fact – it’s quite the opposite. Here’s why:
Chergui is an artistic, creative, complex scent that smells SUPER unique — but in a good way (more on that later).
Complex Scent Profile
Therefore, this scent is geared towards fragrance connoisseurs who have “smelled-it-all” and who are looking for something complex and highly unique. So…
If you’re new to fragrances and simply looking for your first tobacco scented cologne, then I would NOT recommend Chergui to you, my friend. But do me a favor…
If you’ve been into fragrances for a while, and you want a mature, elegant tobacco fragrance that smells super unique, then I DO urge you to try this. 🙂 OK, with that out the way:
French Niche House
If you’re unaware, Serge Lutens is a French niche fragrance house. Oh, and in case you’re wondering… Chergui is the Arabic name for the dry desert winds that flow through Morocco in the summer. Anyways, let me quickly break the scent down for you…
Chergui opens with a dark syrupy-sweet honeyed dry-hay note (yes, hay! weird, right? 🙂) And all these notes are blended with spicy pipe tobacco and some soft, powdery floral notes (iris). However…
As it settles on your skin, the hay note fades, and the dry, sweet honeyed tobacco takes center stage. And it joins forces with some warm amber, which smooths everything out beautifully. Also…
Warm & Comforting Aroma
Whispers of smoky incense weave in and out the scent. And finally, some creamy sandalwood and a hint of musk join the party. The end result?
You’re left with a rich, dark, and complex-smelling blend of dry, sweet powdery honey and tobacco — that is both warm and comforting. Oh, and SUPER unique!
Now to be crystal clear:
As well as fragrance newbies, I would also NOT recommend this for the younger crowd.
Mature & Sophisticated
Because, in my opinion, Chergui is a unisex scent (leans masculine) that is a LOT more suited for the mature, sophisticated 30+ “niche” crowd — for dressed-up formal and semi-formal nighttime occasions.
Also, I would say this is strictly for cold weather (fall, winter, and cool spring nights) because, in testing, we found it became extremely cloying if worn outside in the summer. The good news…
Chergui is an EDP and projects about an arm’s length for the first 1–2 hours, and then it settles closer to your skin. And we found lasting power to be an impressive 6–10+ hours.
#7 Mancera Red Tobacco
Super Strong & Super. Long. Lasting.
Now, I’ll be brutally honest with you…
When I first sprayed Red Tobacco, I went, “Yuck, that smells awful!” Huh?!? So why the heck have you placed this on a best tobacco fragrance list, then?
Well, my friend, because after about 20 minutes, it transforms into an INCREDIBLE smelling, masculine tobacco scent. Sounds crazy, right? So…
Transforms
The moral of the story:
Just as you should never judge a book by its cover… you should also never judge a fragrance by its opening. 🙂 Oh, and by the way…
In case you didn’t know, Mancera is French luxury fragrance house, known for their powerful, long-lasting scents. Anyways, let me quickly walk you through the scent…
Huge Blast Of Notes
When you first spray Red Tobacco, you’re bombarded with a HUGE blast of different fragrance notes, and they are all competing aggressively against each other:
Saffron, cinnamon, nutmeg, dried fruits, a pinch of oud, tobacco, incense, the list goes on and on. And…
As I mentioned before, this initial opening doesn’t smell very pleasant (to my nose, at least) as it has a medicinal tinge to it.
In fact, some people may only take one sniff and then immediately scrub it off. HUGE mistake, though, because, as you now know, this slowly transforms into something that smells much, MUCH better. So…
Smooths Out Beautifully
Please give it some time on your skin before you pass judgment, my friend. Think of this one like the story of The Ugly Duckling that changed into a beautiful swan. 🤣 Oh, and by the way…
Fortunately, there’s a simple solution to the harsh opening: Simply apply it 30–40 minutes before you go out, to give it time to settle. Sorted. 🙂 Anyways, stay with me…
Because as it dries down on your skin, all those aggressive notes start to smooth out beautifully as vanilla and amber creep in to give it a nice hint of warm sweetness. Also, you get a hint of earthy patchouli and some creamy woods.
And eventually, the dry cherried pipe tobacco finally makes its presence known and takes center stage — alongside the cinnamon and vanilla. The End Result?
Warm, Sweet & Spicy!
A warm, semi-sweet fruity-cherry pipe tobacco and cinnamon scent… with hints of smoky woody oud and manly earthiness buried underneath. And it smells GREAT. 😎 However…
I should point something out: This is one of those scents that if you smell it right up close, it doesn’t smell as good… But when you catch whiffs of it in the air — it’s gorgeous!
And once it’s reached this stage, it manages to garner some nice compliments. Who’s it for and when can I wear it?
Cuts Through the Cold
Well, Red Tobacco is listed as unisex (but leans heavily masculine), and is strictly a cool weather scent: fall/winter. And it CUTS through the cold.
And it’s more suited for the mature 25+ crowd for dressed-up nighttime occasions: Nights out, special occasions, dates, parties, clubbing, semi-formal. And so on.
To be clear, though: this is not an everyday, casual type of scent. Plus, it’s too overpowering for the office/work. Unless you’re the boss, that is. 🙂
The beautiful part?
This is TREMENDOUSLY long-lasting. You see, Red Tobacco is an EDP and it “packs a punch!”
Huge Scent Bubble
In fact, it can even JUMP off your skin over 6 ft for the first few hours, leaving a nice powerful scent trail behind you. (Beast mode! 🙂)
It then becomes more subtle and creates a gorgeous scent bubble around you. And in our tests, we found it could last anywhere from an impressive 8–14+ hours! Can you say jackpot? 👍
One word of caution, though:
Don’t go crazy with the trigger, my friend. Seriously, this is (definitely) a “less is more” type of scent. So the good news, you only need 1–2 sprays MAX.
Side note: the bottle is gorgeous and is fitted with a high-quality atomizer and magnetic cap. Plus, the brand also throw in a handy shiny-gold-colored drawstring travelling pouch. Nice touch.
Oh, and maybe you’re wondering, it’s the thick-glass bottle that is red colored, not the juice inside.
#6 18.21 Man Made Sweet Tobacco Spirits
The Name Says It All!
With this pick on the list, you know exactly what you’ve signed up for by its name. So if Sweet Tobacco Spirits sounds like your kind of thing, my friend, keep reading…
Now, maybe you don’t know, 1821 Man Made is a premium men’s grooming brand founded in the USA. But here’s the cool part:
The brand’s theme is inspired from the prohibition era, which can be seen with their vintage bootlegger-style bottles, packaging, and the labels on their wares.
Pretty cool, right? Oh, and by the way…
In case you’re curious, the numbers “18.21” are simply a mash-up of the 18th Amendment that started the prohibition, and the 21st Amendment that ended it. Anyways, the BIG question is…
Does this cologne live up to its name?
YES, dear friend, it does! Read on…
Rich Golden Honeyed Sweetness
As soon as you spray 18.21 Man Made Sweet Tobacco Spirits, it starts off strong with a rich, slightly powdery, golden honeyed sweetness. And buried underneath this honeyed sweetness is a layer of spicy dried fruits.
These dried fruits give it a boozy port-wine-like aroma. Though I’ll admit, to my nose, it smells a little rough at first — but stick with me here because…
Fortunately, after a short while, warm friendly vanilla tiptoes in and smooths everything out beautifully. And then…
Splash of Sweet Port Wine
As it evolves on your skin, the pipe tobacco finally pokes through the boozy-sweetness, accompanied by a smooth woody undertone. The end result?
A deep, rich, honeyed boozy-sweet tobacco. And when people smell this on you, they take notice, my friend, because it separates you from the crowd.
Now, this cologne will appeal more to the mature 25+ crowd, and because of its rich, warm sweetness, this makes it a sheer pleasure to wear in the cooler months. (Summer is definitely off-limits, though!)
And man — I gotta tell you…
This Packs a Punch!
Seriously, this packs a punch, so don’t go nuts with the sprayer, my friend. Because you’ll be pleased to know, this cologne is a highly-concentrated parfum… So the good news: you should expect around 6–10+ hours of wear.
And on top of that, this projects quite strongly (up to 6 ft) for up to 2 hours. And then it eventually quietens down to a smaller scent bubble that lingers around you.
Therefore, I don’t think this would be a very safe choice for you to wear at the office or if you work with other people in confined spaces etc. So please keep that in mind, my friend.
In fact, I would say this is more geared for outdoor events, casual, special occasions, dates, nights out… you get the idea. Regardless…
It smells good. VERY good. Nuff said. 🙂
#5 Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille
High-Quality Upscale Vibes
Hats off to Tom Ford…
Because, just as the name on the tin says, you get a perfect HIGH-quality blend of tobacco and vanilla (with some nice additional spices & dry fruits). The end result?
A luxurious, dark, warm, and sexy-smelling spicy-sweet scent. Which, unsurprisingly, also sits proudly on our best vanilla perfumes list. Oh, and…
In case you didn’t know, this is part of Tom Ford’s luxury Private Blend collection. Which is a collection of higher quality and more complex and unique-smelling fragrances than typical fragrances found in department stores. However…
They, understandably, come with prices to match. Anyways, enough babble, let’s smell it…
Bold & Luxurious
Tobacco Vanille opens up bold, with a blast of pipe tobacco mixed with some spicy cinnamon and cloves.
And as it dries down, the vanilla creeps in accompanied by some honeyed dry fruits. And everything slowly becomes smoother, warmer, and sweeter. The beautiful part?
This is totally unisex, so it can be shared — it smells GREAT on a man or a woman! And it pulls in a LOT of compliments, by the way. Not complaining, mind you! 😎 Who’s it for, though?
Nighttime Special Occasions
Well, this is more suited for the sophisticated 25+ crowd for dressed-up nighttime wear: special occasions, upscale events, date nights, nights out, lounges, parties, etc. However…
In my opinion, it smells too upscale for everyday casual/work use. But, hey, wear what you want, right? That said…
This is strictly a cold-weather scent: fall/winter. Period. My friend, if you rock this in the high summer heat, you will regret it! Trust me. 🤦♂️🤣
GORGEOUS Scent Trail
Tobacco Vanille is an EDP and is BOLD. In fact, we found it jumps off your skin for the first few hours, leaving an addictive scent trail behind you.
And then it slowly softens up and sits closer to your skin. And you’ll be pleased to know, we timed it, and it sometimes lasted up to an impressive 9+ hours on skin. So 1–2 sprays of this, and you’re set.
#4 Parfums de Marly Herod
Tobacco. Vanilla. Cinnamon.
Here’s the skinny:
Parfums de Marly is a French luxury brand that use super-high quality ingredients and master perfumers to create unique fragrances. In plain English:
The brand’s creations smell a BIG step up in quality and uniqueness over the typical mass-marketed fragrances that you find in department stores/malls. They also come with step-up prices to match, of course. Anyways…
Does Herod live up to the hype?
The answer seems to be “YES!” 🙂 Because this also scored highly on our best Parfums de Marly test. In fact, let me break it down for you.
Sweet, Warm Cinnamon
Straight off the bat… you’re greeted with a blast of sweet, warm, peppery cinnamon, with cherry pipe tobacco and smoky vanilla buried beneath. However…
As it settles, the tobacco and rich vanilla sweetness rise up and smooth over the cinnamon — and all the notes morph beautifully together. Nice.
And as it slowly develops… it becomes more woody, and you finally get a hint of vetiver and musk, which give it a manly earthiness. And hats off to Parfums de Marly…
Because the tobacco smells SUPER realistic. It’s sweet (but not overly), and it smells warm, rich, and comforting.
Mature Sophisticated Guys
Now, Herod is listed as unisex (but leans heavily masculine), and it’s more suited for the mature, sharply-dressed 20+ crowd. Formal/casual, upscale events, work/office, nights out, dates. And so on.
Oh, and trust me, my friend, it’s best worn ONLY in the cool weather: fall/winter and cold spring nights, because…
Please note: I tested this in the summer heat and it became overwhelming! (Seriously, I’ll not make that mistake again lol. 🤦♂️) Anyhow, let’s get into its performance…
Warm & Inviting
Herod comes in a EDP concentration and projects nicely (just over arm’s length) for the first 1–2 hours. And then it becomes more subtle and sits politely close to your skin.
So to be clear, my friend:
If you’re looking for a room-filler, this is NOT it. To be honest, though, you don’t (always) want to be overpowering everyone else around you with your fragrance, right? The beautiful part:
This draws people in and leaves them craving for more. 🙂 And even better…
Long Lasting
Lasting power is 7–10+ hours. Great.
Bonus: Herod comes in a beautiful glossy grey heavy ceramic-like bottle, finished with a polished Zamak metal cap. So it looks, feels, and more importantly — smells premium!
Bottom line:
If you LOVE tobacco scents… This is a MUST smell.
#3 Dolce & Gabbana The One For Men Eau de Parfum
A Sweet, Seductive Manly Scent
Question for you:
What happens if you take the already amazing and ICONIC original Dolce&Gabbana The One and enhance it?
Making it smell more refined, richer, and slightly sweeter? And even make it longer lasting?
Answer: You get this newer Dolce & Gabbana For Men EDP (Eau de Parfum) version. 🙂 In fact, I’ll come right out and say it…
D&G The One for Men EDP is one of the BEST date night scents — EVER!
Newer Improved Version
What’s that, my friend? You say you’ve never even smelled the original before. Well, let me tell you how this newer improved version smells…
When you first spray Dolce & Gabbana EDP, you’re greeted with a blast of fresh, juicy grapefruit citrus mixed with some soft spices and a pinch of zingy ginger. However…
As it starts to settle on your skin, a rich pipe tobacco that has been beautifully blended with warm, sweet amber starts to shine through, and they both take center stage.
Warm & Rich
And buried underneath both of these dominant notes are pops of spicy cardamom and woody notes, which give the scent a sophisticated, rich, warm depth.
It’s sweet, it’s warm, and it’s INCREDIBLY inviting. So don’t be too surprised if you bag some nice compliments, my friend. And I mean, a LOT of them. 😎
PERFECT for Date Nights
Now, D&G The One for Men EDP is more suited for the 20+ crowd for use in the fall and winter (or cool spring nights).
Just avoid wearing it in the summer, my friend, as it will get overly sweet and cloying. And the beautiful part…
You can wear this dressed up or dressed down: for work, the office, nights out, dates, romantic settings… You get the idea. 🙂
Now I should make something crystal clear:
Intimate Seductive Scent
D&G The One EDP is more of an intimate scent that sits politely close to your skin and draws people in (which makes it perfect for date nights!) So…
If you’re looking for a “beast mode” scent, this ain’t it! Because here’s what we found:
It projects about 2 ft for the first 1–2 hours, and then it settles very close to your skin. So it’s worth repeating… If you’re looking for a powerhouse, you’re going to be disappointed, my friend. The good news…
Improved Lasting Power
This newer Eau de Parfum concentration lasts (slightly) longer than the original EDT version. In our tests, we got about 4–7+ hours of detectable scent life on skin.
To be honest, though, I WAS hoping for an even longer scent life. 🙏😎 But, hey, the smell of D&G The One EDP is simply a 10 out of 10, and it gets the job done!
Bottom line: If you were a fan of the iconic original D&G The One, this newer improved EDP is an absolute “no-brainer”.
#2 Xerjoff Naxos
A High-Quality Luxurious Honeyed Tobacco (Premium Choice)
All right, things are getting serious now: 😎
Xerjoff Naxos is currently our favorite premium tobacco fragrance pick on this list. Oh…
In case you’re wondering, Xerjoff (pronounced Serj-off) is an Italian luxury fragrance brand that use SUPER-high-quality ingredients and premium presentation. Anyways…
Naxos is part of the brand’s XJ 1861 collection, which was created to celebrate the unification of Italy. OK, enough babble, let me just tell you how it smells…
Incredibly Realistic Smelling
Naxos opens up fresh and fruity with a smooth blend of juicy bergamot and lemon citrus mixed with some clean lavender. And these are backed by a dose of sweet honey that is lightly dusted with cinnamon (and it smells incredibly realistic!) However…
As it starts to settle on your skin, the citruses and lavender stand aside and allow the sweet honey and the now-emerging tobacco to take over. And they are both supported by some soft floral notes.
And shortly, all these notes join forces with a dash of creamy vanilla and tonka — which sweeten and warm everything up (but not overly). And to be clear:
Smooth & Refined Blend
The tobacco note is not aggressively poking out. It smells very smooth and balanced because it’s perfectly blended with all the other notes.
So everything smells super smooth and refined. And it screams quality! So no wonder it’s a HUGE compliment getter (watch heads turn). 🙂 And the beautiful part:
Naxos is also super versatile because it’s unisex (leaning masculine, though), and it can be worn for almost ANY occasion (days or nights) in the cooler weather: fall, winter, and even on mild spring days.
Highly Versatile Scent Profile
Just avoid wearing it outside in the high heat and you’ll be golden. Who’s it for?
Well, IMO, Naxos is more suited for the mature 25+ crowd for either dressed-up or dressed-down occasions:
Special occasions, work, the office (don’t overspray, though 🤦♂️), casual, nights out, dates, clubbing, you name it. Oh, and hats off to Xerjoff…
Stunning Presentation
Because Naxos’s presentation is stunning. From the beautiful attention to detail on the bottle and packaging… to the quality of the juice inside the bottle. It all looks, feels, and smells premium. Top marks! 👍
Pretty awesome, right?
But now for the bad news, my friend…
As you may have probably guessed, Naxos also comes (understandably) with a premium price tag to match. So…
If you want to treat yourself, it’s going to cost you. No surprise there, right? But the good news…
Naxos Performs Like a Champ
A little goes a LONG way, so your bottle should last a LONG time! You see, this is because Naxos comes in an Eau de Parfum (EDP) concentration and it performs like a champ!
It’s strong (but not overpowering). So just go easy with the sprayer, my friend. Because in our tests, we concluded that you only need to use 1–3 sprays and it will jump off your skin (approx. 2–3+ ft) for the first 1–3 hours.
And then, of course, it settles down closer to your skin and lingers in your vicinity. And I’m happy to report: on our testers’ skins (and yours truly) it lasted, on average, an impressive 7–12+ hours! Can you say jackpot? 🙂
#1 Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Extreme
Vastly Improved!!!
What happens when you take the already amazing-smelling original Spicebomb… and you make it darker, richer, and more sophisticated and better smelling… and then make it even longer-lasting, too?
You get Spicebomb Extreme! 😎 Oh, and by the way…
Not only is this scent our number-one pick on THIS list, but it’s also our number-one pick on our best winter fragrances for men list. Yes, my friend, it’s THAT good! (Can you tell I love this? 🤣) OK, enough hype, let me tell you how it smells…
Sweet & Spicy
Now, there are no surprises here because true to its name, Spicebomb Extreme opens up spicy (mainly black pepper with a pinch of warm cinnamon).
And as it dries down, a perfect, high-quality blend of sweet, warm vanilla and rich pipe tobacco creep in and smooth all the spices out beautifully.
And it slowly becomes more warm… and more and MORE inviting. It’s a HUGE compliment getter, by the way. When to wear?
Cuts Through The Cold Air
Well, Spicebomb Extreme is more suited for the mature 20+ guys and strictly for cold-weather use (fall/winter). Wear this in the summer at your own risk, my friend. 🙂
It’s great for casual, nights out, bars, clubbing, parties, dates. And so on. (But maybe a little too sweet and seductive for work and the office). How does it perform? Here’s what we found:
Jumps Off Your Skin
Spicebomb Extreme is an EDP and jumps off your skin (up to 6 ft) for the first 2–3 hours. It then settles down politely closer to your skin. So needless to say:
Don’t go bonkers with the sprayer, my friend. 🙂 My advice?
Depending on your situation, use only 1–3 sprays max and you’ll be off to the races! Oh, and for up to a DELICIOUS-smelling 9+ hours, I might add!
If you enjoyed the original Spicebomb… this is a no-brainer!
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Great list, and breakfown of notes with suggestions for demographics/ occasions. I think tobacco is my favorite note, and I was pleased to see Red Tobacco and Naxos on your list. Have you had a chance to try and Amouage fragrances? I recommend Royal Tobacco
Thanks Lee! glad you find it useful. 🙂
Yes, we have already tested and ranked the men’s Amouage fragrances, which you can discover in the men’s section on this site. My personal favorite out of the line showcasing tobacco is Journey Man.