Zaharoff Signature Tabac – Warm Soul (Claude Dir, 2021)

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 Scentrack: Chet Baker - Estate


I must acknowledge, that I really appreciate George Zaharoff’s collection. Signature pour Homme was a surprise as an easy-to-wear everyday niche scent. It is one of my most complimented fragrances. Signature Tabac is a needed spin-off to take the collection further on an oriental path.

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Signature Tabac is like a warm blanket during a cold winter night. Soft, cuddly, and comforting. It radiates through a cold fog and breaks a freezing wind. It opens with the spiced rum or brandy note that damps fresh tobacco leaf. Everything is so sweet and festive. The opening could be over the top for some, but interestingly the magic is yet to come. The most impressive part is the lightweight nature of the heart and base notes. This was achieved by a beautiful plum note, possibly accompanied by Tolu balsam, that prevents the composition to slip into an oriental cliché. This light fruitiness refines the sweet oriental notes of the base. It gives vividness to candle-like vanilla absolute, sandalwood, holy incense, and amber. Surprisingly, after the striking opening, this creation is easy to wear.  

The composition reminds me of several fragrances like Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille, sadly discontinued Lanvin Avantgarde, or Mugler Pure Havane, but catchy fruitiness reminds me most of By Kilian's Single Malt.  

Although the oriental cold weather genre is heavily populated, Signature Tabac, in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful warm blankets.

Thanks once again to George Zaharoff, for sending me a sample. However, your generosity did not influence my review. Signature Tabac is simply gorgeous.    

                                                 

Longevity/ Projection

Excellent (8-10 hrs) / Strong

 

Suggested Wearing

Fall/Winter                  

 

Alternatives

By Kilian – Single Malt

Lanvin – Avantgarde

Tom Ford – Tobacco Vanille  

Thierry Mugler – Pure Havane


Pros

Light and substantial

Warm and cozy

Great performance


Cons

Demanding opening for some

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