Dark Tobacco No. 23 by The Master Perfumer bottle
The Master Perfumer

Dark Tobacco No. 23

4.1/5 · 68 votes Masculine 2016
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity3.0/5
Sillage2.5/5
Day59
Night74
Fall100
Winter100
Summer32
Spring29
Our take

Iris arrives with a soft, violet-leaning dust that settles over the skin like fine chalk. It never shouts, yet it refuses to hide, lending the blend a refined polish that feels tailored rather than casual. Amber adds a warm resinous weight that keeps the powder from floating away, while leather brings a dry, slightly animalic edge that keeps the whole thing grounded. The three notes sit close together, each one pulling its weight without overpowering the others.

The composition feels at home in a room with heavy curtains drawn against bright sunlight, where a wooden desk holds old books and a half-filled glass. It suits someone who prefers a scent that stays near the body and moves with the person rather than announcing itself from a distance. The wearer who chooses this likes a fragrance that lingers in the background and asks for a second glance rather than immediate attention. It holds its place through a day of layered clothing and cooler air without needing a heavy hand at application.

Leather and earth give it a rugged foundation that prevents the iris from feeling too formal, and the amber ensures the transition between them stays smooth. There is a quiet confidence in how the powdery facets meet the animalic ones, creating a space that feels private and slightly worn. The scent stays near enough that only those close by catch the full mix of violet, resin, and hide, and it keeps that intimacy through changing temperatures and longer evenings

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