Tobacco samples as unisex

Listed as unisex and with tobacco on record: 30 of our samples. This guide walks through 8 of them using only what is on record: names, concentrations, note lists and tags. The order is not a ranking; it is a way to choose where to begin.

The selection

Les Eaux Primordiales Ambre Superfluide

Les Eaux Primordiales Ambre Superfluide is an Eau de Parfum by Les Eaux Primordiales. The notes on record are Honey, Apple, Cinnamon, Sesame, Bergamot, Rose and others. The scent families on record: amber, spicy, gourmand and oriental. The listing names autumn and winter as its season. Pay attention to what is still there by the evening, since that is the part you live with longest.

Argos Triumph of Bacchus

From Argos comes Argos Triumph of Bacchus, an Eau de Parfum. On paper it lists Saffron, Rum, White Peach, Green Apple, Patchouli, Jasmine and others. By family it is filed as oriental, spicy, gourmand and woody. Season on record: autumn and winter. Do not judge it next to other perfumes on the same arm, as they blur each other.

Maison Crivelli Papyrus Moléculaire

Maison Crivelli Papyrus Moléculaire, an Eau de Parfum from Maison Crivelli, has coriander essential oil, papyrus essential oil, sandalwood essential oil, black pepper essential oil, tonka bean absolute, tobacco absolute and leather accord on record. Its family tags read woody, spicy and leather. For season the tags say autumn and winter. Wear it on more than one day before you make up your mind.

Naseem French Vanilla

Naseem French Vanilla by Naseem is a Parfum with these recorded notes: Lavender, Mugwort, Bergamot, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cumin and others. Its family tags read aromatic, gourmand, oriental and woody. The listing names autumn and winter as its season. Try it on a normal day, not only on a special one, to see whether it fits your routine.

Street Origins Amsterdam Red

Street Origins Amsterdam Red by Street Origins is a Parfum with these recorded notes: Cherry, Pepper, Davana, Cognac, Jasmine, Cinnamon and others. It is tagged fruity, gourmand and oriental. It is listed for autumn, winter and spring. Write down what you notice after a few minutes and again after lunch, and you will see how it moves.

Assaf Tobacco Jam 50

Assaf Tobacco Jam 50 by Assaf is a Parfum with these recorded notes: Resins, Tobacco, Pink Pepper, Berries, Bergamot, Papyrus Reed and others. It is tagged gourmand, oriental and woody. The listing names autumn and winter as its season. A paper strip shows the outline, skin shows the detail.

Bujairami Gladiator

Bujairami Gladiator is filed as an Eau de Parfum from Bujairami; the note list on record reads Saffron, Tobacco and Vanilla. Its family tags read gourmand and oriental. The listing names autumn and winter as its season. Give it time to settle before you judge it.

Pernoire Otimo

From Pernoire comes Pernoire Otimo, an Extrait de Parfum. On paper it lists Quince, Cardamom, Rum, Tobacco, Praline, Patchouli and others. The scent families on record: spicy, gourmand and woody. It is listed for autumn and winter. Warm skin and cool skin can bring out different sides, so try both if you can.

Also in this selection: Bujairami Smokilla, Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos, Bujairami The Hype, Nishane Fan Your Flames, Lorenzo Pazzaglia Evil Angel, Maison Margiela Replica Jazz Club, Roja Parfums Manhattan, Street Origins I Do I Do, Vegas, Roja Parfums Burlington 1819, Les Eaux Primordiales Mécanique Intuitive.

How to test them

Test it on skin and not only on paper. Leave other perfumes off that day, so nothing interferes. Keep the rest of the vial for a second and third try in other weather. Try it once at home and once outdoors, since air and temperature change the impression.

Skin, weather and habit change how any perfume comes across, and a sample shows you your version of it. Two or three samples at a time is plenty; more than that and the impressions blur. Trying it as a sample first means your decision rests on wearing it, not on a description.

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Questions

Are these samples made by the brands?

No. They are decants: FragranceGems fills each one from the original bottle into a glass spray vial and labels it. They are not official brand samples.

Which sizes do the samples come in?

Every sample comes as 2, 5 or 10 ml in a glass spray vial. The smallest is enough for a first impression, the larger ones for many wearings.

Why do some perfumes show no notes?

Because we only print notes we can trace to a source. Where no note list is on record, the page says so and leaves the judging to your own skin.