1930

I was given this scent in roller ball form as a gift, and what a lovely gift it was! The sweet tobacco notes are extremely noticeable, so much so that it's all I smell when I hold my wrist to my nose. There is a softness in the drydown, a faint vanilla musk, which keeps this scent from being overly sweet. Sillage is moderate, longevity fair. Having been a huge fan of Besame cosmetics, this one did not disappoint. I think Gabriela does an immense job on her packaging, and keeping true to the vintage esthetic. She herself immersing herself in the lifestyle. While I find the large atomizer bottles gorgeous, be weary of ordering them online. They still can't seem to figure out how to stop leakage during travel and twice now at least 1/4 of my bottles have been lost. They are extremely gracious in replacing, I will say. Also, you need to use your perfume rather quickly. This one does not keep. I keep all of my fragrance in a dark cabinet away from sunlight. My bottle that is only about 1 year old is now only a faint scent of what it used to be. All in all, for the price, I think it is worth it.

This is my favorite perfume of all time, and I just found out they don't sell it anymore. I'm absolutely devastated. It's so spicy and warm, yet still feminine (at least to me). A perfect version of tobacco that leans warm and rich like fresh tobacco, instead of smelling like stale cigarettes. It is also fruity and a little sweet, and the dry down is wonderful. Perfect for the holiday season!

smells divine, like christmas at your grandmother's house. Spiced oranges, cookies, warm by the fire, looking through old drawers for family photos.

Candied citrus takes the foreground in yet another tobacco-ey vanilla from Besame. 1930 definitely shares its DNA with its 1920 and 1940 sister scents. Kind of reminds me of cleaning antique wood with orange oil (in an abstract way; this is not a woody fragrance). Mildly sweet and nostalgic without feeling dated. I don't get cinnamon at all, but I struggle to identify individual notes in most of these! Current formula seems the same as the original 2014 issue.

Absolutely stunning. So spicy and wintery. It almost has a warming effect like spiced wine while wearing it. Very vintage smelling, strong, and extremely nostalgic. I had this and cherished it for years. If only they would bring this back...