Tobak

I adore this fragrance. It smells like old books, libraries, wool and of course tobacco. The dry down is worth the wait, after an hour it smells more of tobacco, musk cinnamon and the first notes are more leather and vetiver. Tonka is present throughout and softens everything and there is something slightly artificial and animalic in there for sure. It’s ever so gently sweet, not a gourmand type , however it does slightly smell like whisky. There’s not too many notes in there and that minimalism is something I appreciate as it melds well with my sweat. Longevity is good , 3 sprays will last till almost the next day. I’ll be getting a refill for sure, the vetiver makes it light and wearable in the spring too. It’s also interesting how literal leather and tobacco have their own notes depending on brand, influencing our expectations ....I always associate tobacco with a prune / plum like smell and leather with sharpness and astringency more typical of masculine scents . I found this fragrance pleasantly surprising as it subverted that expectation. The inspiration for the perfume is Maja’s Swedish Ghanaian childhood and being an immigrant myself, I can appreciate how going suddenly to a different place will heighten what you notice about it.

This is one of my favourite perfumes of all time. It’s leather bound books , antique shop, warm wood , spice and evokes the sense of nostalgia so well. I really do think there’s something so unique and special about this. The Tonka note saves the day because the description does make it heavy but on me it’s woody , hay like and delicate. The last gasp of the perfume smells EXACTLY like an old book. I’ve also worn it year round, in winter cinnamon and spices stand out and spring vetiver and Tonka, giving a more green and fresh quality. Projection excellent , and it lasts until the next day. Great value it took me 3 years to get through one bottle that I’ve since refilled.

Tobak is a beautiful invention. It’s seductive softness combining dried tobacco leaf, leather and vetiver on a base of tonka and a gently animalic musk, generates a warm enveloping aura which casts a spell in any room it enters and goes on for ages in the best possible way. Expertly crafted, Maya Njie has conjured a real masterpiece into being with Tobak. I love it!

I rarely review fragrances....but this smacks! It vibes a private club with tobacco and smoke. It's longevity and projection leave a lot to be desired but I wear my scents for ME and no one else. As long as I can catch a small whiff it comforts me.

A warm, spicy, leathery unisex fragrance. I really like this. You think it's masculine at first but then it's softened with warm, powdery spices. A splash of whisky really adds something.