Quintessential Tobacco-Vanilla Olfactory Experience – Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille Fragrance Review
In this article, I’ll be providing a review on Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille a fragrance by the house of Tom Ford as evident by the name.
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanilla is a sensuous, sweet scent. It’s heavy, yet it’s also enticing. It’s powerful, but it’s also flattering. Possessive while also being generous. The fragrance manages to enchant every wearer, whether young or old, male or female. The tobacco, and spice notes make this a great male scent, but the sweetness and mystery make it suitable for women as well. It’s a piece of art for me. a fragrant landmark, and unquestionably one of the firmament’s brightest stars. Chapeau Mr. Ford.
We live in an era that is extremely complex, demanding, and stressful. We are continuously under pressure to perform, and we are required to be available at all times thanks to cellphones. It all goes over your head sometimes. For me at least, I need some time to do nothing, and allow my ideas to run wild, and free every now and then. Scents frequently assist me in relaxing, and loosening up. Tobacco Vanilla by Tom Ford is a perfume I come back too often when I want to take it easy. I normally put it on when I’m alone at home. I’m not looking for compliments or attention. The clove, wet tobacco, and a beautiful, sweet vanilla nestle softly, and warmly on my skin, providing me with warmth, safety, and balance. Each note harmonizes nicely, and you can still distinguish each note present in its beautiful aura.
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille’s smell is definitely not for everyone, since it is rather dominating and manly. It doesn’t have as much tobacco in it as some other tobacco fragrances, but it does have its own mellow tobacco essence. Tom Ford has done the same thing with this that he did with Oud Wood. Tom Ford introduced a more mass-suited garment to the market with a more rigid tone. As I previously stated, it is not for everyone, but it is already more accessible to the general public than a pure tobacco perfume. The performance and Sillage. are pretty amazing, and you can stomp on some people’s toes with them if the person on the other side isn’t into these notes as much as you are. Basically, it’s a fun and unique scent that goes great with the fall/winter season.
Backstory
Tom Ford’s exquisite Private Blend range includes Tobacco Vanille. When asked about Private Blend Tom Ford said the following: ‘Private Blend is my perfume lab; it’s a location where I can develop uncommon, one-of-a-kind perfumes free of perfumery’s customary constraints.’
Tom Ford’s Amber Spicy scent Tobacco Vanille is for both men and women. In 2007, Tobacco Vanille made its debut. Olivier Gillotin is the nose behind this perfume. Tobacco Leaf and Spicy Notes are on the top notes; Vanilla, Cacao, Tonka Bean, and Tobacco Blossom are in the middle notes; and Dried Fruits and Woody Notes are on the bottom notes.
Review
What do I say about Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille. It’s lighthearted, mischievous, and decadently sweet. Tobacco Vanille is a fragrance undeniably beautiful. A creamy and spicy potpourri, a handful of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, a bit of pepper, and melting sweet and sour dried fruit show themselves in this perfume. I detect a mellifluous spiciness comparable to that of V&R Spicebomb and Bvlgari Man in Black in the start, which isn’t to say they’re identical; rather, they have the same warmth, boozy, and comfortable vibe. It looks just like plum pudding on my skin, a dark, blackened, moist-to-dry fruitcake typically accompanied by a vanilla rum sauce. The resemblance is so strong that it’s startling. Dark pipe tobacco, cinnamon-like cocoa, and spices accompany the boozy start.
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille emits mouth-watering chocolate, coupled with tobacco notes, as the fruity and spicy notes fade. Vanilla is muted at first, gritty, thick, and nearly filthy, while the tobacco is wet, very moist, and soft, somewhere in the middle of a cigarette or a Cuban cigar. It has no smoky or incense undertones and is a sweet, light, and fruity pipe tobacco. The exquisite tones of dried fruit build and increase, yet they do not become dominant. The heart has tobacco flowers, which I had never heard of before.
I think it’s important to point out that the fragrance has a exceptional lifespan but not a lot of projection or sillage. As a result, increasing the dose has no effect on the projection, but it does result in a much stronger chocolate note. The stronger and darker the chocolate, the more you sparkle. The scent of chocolate is as mild as cocoa powder, but when used properly, it takes on the flavour of cinnamon-spiced dark chocolate.
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille may be described as a somewhat prominent, and lovely aroma of blond tobacco, vanilla, tonka bean with subtle fruity, warm, and woody notes once it has dried completely. The scent is vibrant, semi-greedy, manly rather than feminine, mature, modern, natural, creamy, sticky, sweet, syrupy, warm, and pleasant.
Fragrance Facts – Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille
Who is the perfumer behind Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille?
Olivier Gillotin
What notes are in Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille?
| Tobacco Leaf |
| Spicy Notes |
| Vanilla |
| Cacao |
| Tonka Bean |
| Tobacco Blossom |
| Dried Fruits |
| Woody Notes |
How is the sillage. and longevity of Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille?
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille has average projection, and average sillage. The performance of the fragrance is above average, it performs especially good when compared to other offering by Tom Ford in the private blend line.
The lifespan of the Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille is exceptional. I can get around 11-12 hours of solid use from this fragrance. Moreover, the fragrance keeps it character throughout its lifespan, and delivers on it promise of keeping you smelling like a gentleman. The fragrance is a great value for money, considering it smells opulent, and has excellent longevity. I appreciate the fragrance carrying me throughout the day. The sillage, and projection might be considered average, but this perfume is definitely noticeable even after hours of wear.
How versatile is Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille?
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille is a finely balanced combination of tobacco and vanilla notes, smoothed out with a blast of chocolate and tonka. It all starts with a smidgeon of bittersweet tobacco. The tobacco is really authentic, and it never becomes too ‘cigar boxy.’ The top notes linger a while before giving way to a luscious center of vanilla, chocolate, and tonka. This manages to stay fresh and not get overly syrupy. The center notes of this smell are my favorite, as they evolve into a smokey chocolate on my skin. The woodsy and dry fruity undertones are pretty faint. I notice a dried apricot poking out from beneath the surface. Overall, the tobacco and vanilla are unquestionably the show-stoppers.
Tobacco Vanille is an elegant and classy scent. It reminds me of a dashing gentleman in a tuxedo or a lovely lady in a velvet gown. Although it is a unisex scent, it appears to be more popular among men. It isn’t very macho for females. When worn by a woman, though, it tends to emphasise the sweeter elements. This is a perfume for those who aren’t afraid to use bold smells. I don’t believe a teenager could pull it off, other than that every age group is appropriate.
Tobacco Vanille is best worn in the cooler months because of its massive volume and durability. It’s true that a little goes a long way. Tobacco Vanille is something I’d save for a special event or evening out. It would also be ideal for a romantic date because of its sensual aura. This fragrance can work for all occasions in the cooler months of the year.
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille is a stunning creation from the world of perfumery. Every note is a unique experience, blending into the next like jazz. It exudes a deliberate attitude that you want to relish with every wear. There’s no such thing as too much tobacco or vanilla. It’s just a beautiful blend of several seductive tones playing in unison.
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille Fragrance Review
Fragrance Classification – Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille
Conclusion
Because of the tonka and vanilla notes, Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille is sweet, spicy, and inviting, yet it’s also formal, elegant, and rich. The thing I like best about this scent is the olfactory association I have with it: pipe smoke. The scent is not that of a pipe smoker; Tobacco Vanille does not have smokey undertones, nor does it have a sour aftertaste; rather, it smells like new, unburnt pipe tobacco, as if you were putting your nose inside the package. It conjures up images of a refined gentleman, masculinity, and a sense of history.
This isn’t a ruse; Tobacco Vanille is precisely what it says on the tin. It’s a wonderful scent for the fall and winter, and maybe even spring. In warmer temperatures, you will most likely feel uncomfortable with it. Unless you’re a tobacco farmer, you might find it a little too sweet. This scent has excellent longevity, and sillage. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille like some of the others perfumes in the Private Blend series, can be noticed on the skin even after 12 hours of wear. Don’t go overboard with the spray. Moderation is essential since this is a tobacco, and vanilla based fragrance.
I hope you enjoyed my review on Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford. As always, if you’ve found the article interesting don’t forget to share it with others. I’d love to know about your thought on TF Tobacco Vanille in the comments. Take care, god bless, and keep smelling fantastic. 🙂