Tabac Exquis (2021)

What a wonderful creation! You get both the slightly spicy tobacco, which has a damp and sensual character to it; but then you also get one of the most authentic chocolate milk notes as well. This mixture borders close to being mainstream at times, since the tonka bean also plays significant part in creating the gorumand tones. And we all know how tonka bean is found in pretty much every mainstream gourmand fragrance, but luckily, Tabac Exquis is made of much higher quality ingredients than those. The superb materials used in the formula prevent the fragrance from ever smelling banal. But it's not only thanks to the quality of the single ingredients that makes this such a special experience, but also the way perfumer Jean Jacques uses tiny nuances to accentuate the "chocolate-milk-tobacco" mixture. For example, the olibanum and especially the wonderful iris lend Tabac Exquis tiny bits of a silvery sheen, which lightens up the mixture, so it never becomes too dense. If you seek a gourmand fragrance that is simply comforting, yet elegant and highly enjoyable, look no further! Tabac Exquis has all you need: Rich tobacco, delicious chocolate, little quirks to keep it interesting, and above all, exceptional materials and skill went into the creation. Longevity and sillage are superb as well, applying this scent in the morning before work, I can still smell it on myself in the evening. People around me compliment me a LOT on Tabac Exquis, so that's a win too. Plus these new Caron bottles are beautiful, especially the 100 ml bottles are a real treat to look at, very heavy too! Great work, Caron!

Half a year ago I wandered into a perfume boutique in Zurich. They had a whole modern Caron lineup. I confidently reached for what I thought was Tabac Blond (because it's the only one I heard of), sprayed myself generously and left (because no self-respecting American perfume-addicted degenerate is gonna pay those Switzerland prices). The scent haunted me the entire day and well into the night. Back in the USA, I found Tabac Blond, bought it, and was immensely disappointed because this was not at all the scent I fell in love with. On a mission to find "my" Caron's Tabac, I ordered samples of the other three Tabacs offered by the brand. And this is it! I have found it! The deepest, richest and the most realistic tobacco I have encountered in perfumery, complete with stale ashy notes that some might find offputting. Tobacco is framed with dark chocolate, as those two go so well together. But what distinguishes this from other tobacco scents here is the Iris. OMG, the Iris. It adds this amazing powdery-ness that I personally find nearly orgasmic. A full bottle worthy fragrance. 9.5/10.

Oh my, I really love this one. And it was love at first sniff. Literally! I remember how I came across Caron’s fragrances, and without knowing anything about them, I tested a few. This one immediately got my attention. Then, in a short time, I got a full bottle. The cocoa note here is amazing. As much as I love chocolate, in perfumes it often annoys me, and to be straightforward - it stinks to me. But in Tabac Exquis, this is the most delicious smell ever. It's prominent yet not overwhelming, perfectly balanced with ashy tobacco and powdery tonka bean. Then, benzoin gives it a bit of sweetness, but the smell never becomes cloying. It has an airiness to it... It’s simply wonderful. When it comes to performance, the projection is moderate, but the longevity is great. Highly recommended for all tobacco lovers, as well as others who are picky about chocolate notes in perfume and look for a delicious yet not 100% gourmand, addictive smell.

simply put, a tobacco-/gourmand-lover's dream. this has pretty much everything that i like in perfume: tobacco, iris, lots of resins, chocolate and tonka. kind of resembles les indemodables vanille havane but it's more wearable and toned down, also lacks the booziness. it's perfectly tobacco-heavy upon first spray, not damp or too smoky, quite balanced. you're hit with this cacao powder that's not too chocolate caky/edible, it's more so like a dark cacao. beyond that, i get some resinous touches but it's not too overly sweet or sticky. however, i liked it better with 2 sprays vs. 4. for some reason i got a bit of a caramel when i did 4 sprays and i'm not a fan of sweet scents, also resembled a bit the tonka of tonka de canaima, it was perfect at 2.

For a few years in my youth my dad smoked a pipe. Not cigarettes (that would be my mom) and not cigars (thank goodness). Because we didn't have much money, he didn't smoke his pipe often so it was kind of a special occasion when he did, and he would be in a happy mood. This frag scent takes me back to that time, when things were happy and food plentiful. For those without that limbic sense of goodness, this is at first heady sweet tobacco, warming to frothy cocoa and finally a powdery warmth. Wrap yourself in a down blanket on a cold winter evening. All is right with the world. This.

Tabac Exquis. This is relatively safe but well executed scent. (Now stick a big dose of tuberose in this then youd have something to talk about!) As it is, on its merits its rich, spicy chocolaty tobacco scent with the obligatory tonka in the gourmand base. I wish these go a bit deeper and even bolder. I understand to please as many as possible, but I do like this as their gourmand entry in the cannon. Again this leans unisex masculine. I think this is the better buy over vanilla diorama, feve, tobacco vanille. Its more unique and quality is here in spades.

This is my second review for this criminally underrated gem. It keeps getting better with time. I feel like the dark chocolate note got a lot more pronounced since I first sprayed my bottle. The name of the fragrance is so very fitting, because it is, indeed, exquisite, refined, extremely elegant. My favorite part is about one hour in, when the iris appears and just ties everything together beautifully. An absolute masterpiece. I wish Caron had a presence in the USA, I really really want to explore their fragrances more and get a discovery kit.

Initially purchased Tabac Noir but came back for Tabac Exquis. On my skin the tabacco in Tabac Noir fades extremely fast (it's GONE within a hour) where as this tobacco is here to STAY. It' seems to last forever without being loud, this fragrance is poised. Love the balance between the spices & resins; making it sweet but not sugary. Gourmand, but like a honey colored liquor. Pipe tobacco & 85% dark chocolate.

Seductive warm sweet earthy tobacco -what a fantastic scent. Lasts a long time but it is intimately a skin scent. Which is a shame, because I want to wear it loud and proud. This is unisex; a more delicate version of Franck Boclet Tobacco and Arabesque The Merchant of Vino. UPDATE: 9 mos. later - ARIBA! It is now stronger, boozier, toooo-bacco and even more dang gone good!

This smells great! A great chocolate and tobacco scent mixed with iris. The combination is really smooth and appealing, it's quite calming also and the good thing that it's not super sweet and cloying. Basically it smells like a cacao powder, great for cold weather and will definitely work all year round. I'd prefer to smell this on women. It's unisex leaning feminine.

This is beautiful! the tobacco here is a bit gourmand but its not too edible, it's more wearable here! I love the combination of iris and tobacco. Laya said it perfectly here, the sweetness is that light caramel that you get. I personally would layer with this and even alone, its a good fragrance. overall a 9/10 here. Cant go wrong with blind buying this.

I was not expecting this one to be this good. A true gourmand. I got multiple compliments the first time I wore it. Cinnamon, Tonka, Iris, and chocolate is what I get. I do not smell any Tobacco at all. Someone said I smelled like French Toast, which is the best way to describe it. It projects decent, and lasts a good 6-7 hours.

I loved this scent when I bought it. 2 months on the shelf and it has macerated further into this deep red wine like color and it's even better! Holy hell - the mix is now even deeper and more harmonious. If you like refined tobacco and if you like gourmands, get this. An exquisite banger 10/10

Tabac Exquis is a refined blend of smooth tobacco wrapped in a silky dark-chocolate accord. Warm spices and a touch of iris give it an elegant softness, while the dry-down stays cozy, creamy, and slightly smoky. A luxurious, grown-up gourmand that feels both comforting and polished.

I didn’t know tobacco could be so fancy, but here we are. It’s clearly tobacco, neither smoky nor dry, but sort of like an enveloping veil of airy fine powder. It’s sweet, but in a very tasteful way, that doesn’t stand out so much.

I own 3 bottles of this masterpiece, beautiful tobacco , chocolate, myrre and vanilla to die for. I love tobacco in fragrances. Tabac Exquis, Vanille havane and Tobacco Vanille are my all time favorite tobacco fragrances

Was testing it out at home to see how it sits on my skin and its very strong I was smelling it on myself for hours after I applied it. Could be a little headache inducing to some who aren't a fan of this rich of a scent.

I find this to be very similar to Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanilla. This one has a chocolate scent, not vanilla, but still similar. If you like Tobacco Vanilla, you'll love this one! It smells wonderful in winter.

OMG!! I love this one with all my heart!! It was love at first sniff! Such a fine dark cocoa blended with tobacco, sligtly boozy but not too much. Delicious!

What a fragrance , love by first sniff for me. Awsome dark chocolate , resinous tobacco with cinammon cacao and tonka bean blended to perfection 👍👍