Rebecca Minkoff

Wow, I've been working on this one for a couple of days now. To begin, it's a gorgeous scent. But how it unfolds is very interesting and seems to be dependent on several factors: temperature, humidity and pH. Also upon examining it closer, there are some wonderfully unique notes that appear dependent on the above circumstances. I found this at TJ Maxx in an open box, so I tried it in the store. I sprayed it on the cardboard of the box and was kinda meh on how the scent unfolded. It was very sharp at first and stayed very crisp and acrid on the paper. On skin it behaves entirely different: still opens sharp with green notes but while the notes listed are cardamom and coriander, I can't help but notice a very strong anise note. This licorice vibe and the bergamot are very sharp when anchored by the leather and tonka. At first spray I wasn't sold but figured it was worth the purchase based on the Reminds Me Of bar. Anyway, as this scent dried down the creamiest of woods emerged and presented in a very sexy yet very daytime wearable fragrance. The temperature and humidity really do elevate this especially with projection: yesterday was 75 and sunny in South Florida and I was able to get wafts of this off of my arm for hours. There are two noses on this fragrance and Rodrigo Flores-Roux is behind some of my favorite perfumes of all time: Tom Ford Neroli Portofino and Clinique Happy, so I was surprised and impressed to see him behind this one as well. I'm surprised by the below review that describes this scent as smelling druggy -- I barely get any tobacco notes here, what is apparent on my skin is so well blended that it just seamlessly presents alongside the patchouli and leather. A very strong cigarette tobacco scent would be Amethyst by Elizabeth and James. That is truly a fresh Gauloise or a pouch of American Spirit. Here I really don't get any cannabis or cigarette vibes whatsoever. It does remind me a bit of Kat Von D Sinner (2017 bottle) which is a nod to YSL Black Opium and does have elements of Mugler's Alien which I guess comes down to smoky patchouli. I think this is a safe buy if you enjoy woodsy patchoulis but totally office safe unless you work with a bunch of prudes who go into anaphylactic shock if they smell anything stronger than copier paper.

A lovely lady reviewer sent me a box of samples and among them was Rebecca Minkoff. I was in love at first sniff. Heavy tobacco isn't alluring to me, but this one has the softest hint of tobacco that reminded me of my late uncle's pipe smoke wafting through the room. Everything about it is just soft. It smells heavenly on my skin, not sweet, but tobacco with some warmth and a hint of spice. I find I really love spicy vanilla and tonka fragrances. It does not list vanilla, but I get some of that. Longevity is okay, no more than 4 hours, I guess, maybe layering with an oil or body cream would hold the scent longer. After using the gifted sample almost up, I have ordered a full bottle of it. I know some say it's a winter fragrance, but it is such a soft warmth, not overbearing in any aspect, seems to me it could be worn year-round unless you live where temps exceed 100*. That's me, the woman wearing what many would think are wholly inappropriate heavy gourmands in summer, LOL. This is not that, however, not heavy in any way, shape or form, not super sweet and not a teenager's fragrance, IMO. This is just very pleasant and I'm becoming more and more picky in what I purchase these days. Got this at Walmart online, if you can believe it, for a $38 for the largest bottle. I do not live near any store where I can sniff fragrances (rural mountains), only have a very crappy TJ Maxx in the next town that has almost nothing fragrance-wise so almost everything is a blind buy, but I wasn't unhappy paying more than my usual (yes, that is high for me, never paid more than that for any fragrance, frugal here), but at least this was not a blind buy and I know I will love it and use it. Later: I have been wearing this a lot this summer. It's just so lovely. I have found that it layers beautifully with the inexpensive Cremo Spice & Black Vanilla which is marketed to men and has a nice tobacco note as well along with cardamom, cashmeran and vanilla.

Wow, this is so nostalgic for me - I love it. It takes me to the 90s when I was a young adult, waiting tables, hanging out with my bartender boyfriend, making it on my own. Not that this smells like a 90s scent - it doesn't at all! I keep my little vintage mini of Tresor in a memory box for that. With this one it's the soft combination of notes plus tobacco that are so evocative of a different time in my life. (Several have said below that they don't smell the tobacco, which is interesting because for me it is there and in the best way.) When I close my eyes I go back in time. I am walking, in my biker boots, through crunchy autumn leaves to my boyfriend's apartment, a chill in the air. We both worked late, made money last night and we're going to go to brunch. He's waiting for me with a lit cigarette and a pack of Marlboro reds. We'll have coffee. Then a few beers as the day melts back in to evening. We're both off tomorrow so it doesn't really matter what we do. "Fade Into You" by Mazzy Star plays at the bar we've moved on to. And "Round Here", by the Counting Crows. I do wish this scent lasted longer - I'll overspray and reapply a lot to keep it going, and try layering it with the Living Lalique body lotion I picked up recently, which gives me a similar vibe. Maybe I'll spray it on the inside of one of my jackets this November. I really, really love this. Edit / Addition, January 2024: Just felt like publicly reaffirming my love for this fragrance! It has become a great fall-back option for me for everyday wear this winter. When I don't know what to wear, I often choose this and enjoy it every time. It is very versatile. I had blind-bought the much-loved Stash, but it didn't work for me (which surprised me, I thought I'd love it). Rebecca Minkoff is similar, but softer and more gentle. On me, it is more feminine than Stash. The more I wear it, the more I love it! Highly recommend - and so very affordable!

This is a very nice, light year round scent, I immediately loved it at first sniff! Received a little sample with a perfume order from Macy’s, sprayed it a couple of times on my wrist and went right back online to purchase a full bottle! If you’re looking for a power house, this one may not be for you. I own many strong perfumes, but this one is just lovely! Sits close to the skin, projection as well as longevity are on the moderate to lower end of the spectrum. But this one is perfect for intimate settings, very light and safe. Plus since I’ve been working from home for the past year, there are days where I prefer something a little less intense. (Yes, I wear perfume everyday even though I barely leave my house 😂) I don’t get much of the bergamot in the beginning, and the tobacco scent is somewhat present, I do sense a bit of the jasmine, but the tonka bean and patchouli are really prominent in the dry down on my skin, with just a touch of the leather. I feel like the listed notes are pretty well balanced, I could definitely see this being somewhat of a unisex scent. If they ever come out with an Intense version, I’m definitely getting it!!

Rebecca Minkoff is, to my nose, mostly a soft jasmine scent, after a warm cardamom + tobacco opening (but the tobacco is subtly in the background, too, throughout the fragrance). While it does bear a resemblance to Banana Republic Tobacco & Tonka, that one smells more strongly of tobacco, and also features a rich plum note; RM is far more softly floral than that. In its floral jasmine heart, it bears a resemblance to Black Opium, and Fine'ry dupe, Midnight Cafe, though their openings are quite different -- RM is cardamom/tobacco and MC is sweet, milky coffee. Overall, Rebecca Minkoff is a warm and beautiful fragrance, lightly cocooning and never overwhelming, as appropriate for warm weather as for cool. The one thing I'm not sure about, however, is its longevity. It could be that I'm trying too many things at once, in order to compare fragrances, and RM -- being a somewhat gentle scent -- is getting lost in the shuffle... Incidentally, I found a big 3.4 mL bottle in the cheap scents section of Marshall's for $20; it's definitely worth grabbing a bottle if you see one!

A light, fresh floral tobacco perfume. Really nice with an everyday versatility. Summertime tobacco and leather. Beautiful and feminine. Smooth, not rugged. Bottle is beautiful with a weighted cap. My only issue right now is that the longevity seems really poor (2 hrs). RM is so soft and stays close to the skin. This is such a beautiful perfume that I'm willing to be patient with it. I've never experienced such a translucent leather and tobacco. I'll have to report back when the humidity isn't as high. Today was 90F and Rebecca Minkoff might be better for transitional seasons. EDIT: I wore this perfume this evening when the temperature was 70F, low humidity. It performed very well. Lasted all evening, through dinner and drinks. Much better performance in transitional weather. Probably not substantial enough for cold or hot weather. Very similar to STASH by SJP but Stash performs very well.

The initial spray is addicting, sweeter than I imagined but spiced in an almost licorice way. As it dries down it mellows and more of the sweet tonka/leather/tobacco notes stick around. It's 'masculine' in the note selection but it's done in a soft sweet way that makes it more feminine. From my perspective at least, as someone who prefers unisex or masculine scents. It's not super strong either and stays close to the body, so if this scent profile is something you enjoy but are a little hesitant to wear, this might be a good place to start. I agree with the Carmex comparison, not sure what note that's coming from. Either way I like it, adds a freshness without being sharp. I really only wish it lasted longer, but at least it's on the affordable side so I don't feel guilty reapplying a few times a day.

There it is again one of my favorite notes cardamom, I seem to gravitate towards it. This fragrance being designer has a niche quality. It’s one of my favorites and I feel almost like it’s my signature scent. I will still wear this in the spring because it’s not super screechy with the notes listed. It come of soft on my skin and takes such a beautiful floral smell as it settles. In the drydown the florals come out and i can smell the jasmine and it makes this very soft mixing with the other notes. Longevity starts strong and then softens into a close to skin. I put it on last night sand I can still smell it this morning. Tobacco is smooth in this not spicy at all. I do recommend this 10/10 it does sit close to skin after 4 hours but you can smell it when you move.

DON’T BE FOOLED by the cute pink bottle with its light juice. For the longest time, I saw it on the shelf at Winners, and it didnt attrack me at all. Yesterday, I saw a small bottle for 20$ in the discounted rack and grab it, why not. OMG! This is gorgeous. Too bad we’re in summer right now but will keep it preciously until fall 🍁🍂 I tried R. Minkoff vs Jazz Club on both wrist and it is not similar. The fragrance reminds me a lot more of Whisper in the Library by MM. Sweeter (vanilla), less smooky, more rich. For the fragrance, it’s warm, spicy, unisex. A vanilla, ambery, woody juice. Tobacco is not in your face. Also, the bottle is beautiful and sturdy. It smells expensive. It has caracter. It’s bold and rich. Will update my review next fall 🍁 Well done Rebecca 💙

Today I used a sample of this fragrance for the first time. It’s cool and rainy out. This perfume is warm and cosy, more interesting than my Nirvana Amethyst. While my nose is not as sophisticated as others’, I can tell that there’s a lot going on - many notes - and they work together in harmony. Longevity is about three hours with intimate sillage. For today, it’s perfect. This perfume will be perfect for cool and cold weather, is perfectly unisex, and I keep catching it in the air as I move. So cosy I just sprayed on more for bed. Don’t be fooled, though. This perfume is likely to make people want to get a little bit closer if you know what I mean. Already ordered a full bottle. I’m that impressed.

A lovely, well-blended fragrance currently on TJMaxx shelves for ~$12. Gossamer-sheer iteration of scents like MAC Velvet Teddy, Nirvana Amethyst, TF Tobacco Vanille. Reminds me of Kate Walsh Boyfriend more than anything else but not as dense. Given the price, I expected it to vanish from skin after 30 minutes, but it remained satisfyingly present for hours. Not a room filler and I'm grateful. A summer-wearable, office appropriate, ambery tobacco scent is a rare find. Really pleased with this purchase, highly recommend. P.S. If you find reformulated Versace Crystal Noir lacks the spice it once carried, try layering it with Rebecca Minkoff. Fantastic combo.

It's a YES for me! I absolutely, positively love this fragrance and cannot wait to get me hands on a larger bottle. On my skin, the cardamom and coriander give off a warm, spicy aroma. I get the vanilla, a little tobacco and woodiness, some tonka bean, amber and patchouli. The patchouli gives off a sharpness that I do not care for - as things dry down, the sharpness becomes mild and eventually undetectable, for me. The vanilla and patchouli give me amber; the vanilla and amber give me a light powdery smell...I just LOVE it! I do see how this may be unisex to some. It is sweet, but not in an overly girly, total florally kind of way.

I really enjoy this perfume, and from what I have it is my favorite. It's warm, not egregiously sweet, and is to me easy to wear. I feel that most would prefer it for fall/winter or evening but I wear it as a signature scent. Tobacco can turn to pencil shavings on me, but I feel that the other notes like the tonka + cardamom and the overall composition keep it more smoky and on the sweeter, softer side. It made me realize my love for cardamom and tonka in perfumes and right now you can get it pretty cheap since I believe its discontinued (sadly). It gives effortless cool girl vibes and I am on the hunt for something similar.

Totally agree with other reviewers that they NEED to make an intense version. This is a beautiful fragrance. It has a beautiful tobacco note that gives off a little bit of a honey vibe to me. The florals are very pretty and the whole composition is very well blended. It is not your typical floral perfume. It’s like wearing your hubby’s old shirt with remnants of his tobacco fragrance lingering on it mixed with your floral perfume you wore the previous day. It’s very soft but I do get whiffs of it throughout the day. It’s definitely worth reapplying and lasts a little longer on clothes.

I've owned this Rebecca Minkoff EDP for 3 years and it has become one of my most treasured perfumes. In the beginning, I thought that it was an interesting but very soft tobacco perfume. Years later, it has become an ever present, timeless, sultry and classy perfume that satisfies any occasion. It fits in that category of unisex perfumes like Stash, Nirvana Black, Boyfriend etc that is a pillar in your collection but rarely mentioned. I am happy to secure a refill bottle at a super cheap price. In 20 years or so, this perfume will become a collectible. Thoroughly enjoying it.

Love this. Spicy, rich. Unisex, yes. Posh and grown up! Here is a tip. Get the oil perfumery impression oil of Tobacco Vanille ($15?) which is magnificent by itself, and use it as a base for this perfume and you will extend its life for 6+ hours and add a whole new dimension to the rich vanillic, leathery spice train that is so divine here! Edit: now this goes powdery weird on me. Not reliable with my skin chemistry at the moment, but hopeful my nose or skin will come back around. I’m suspicious that once my nose disapproves there’s no turning back! Oh well

Smells very niche to me. The note of cardamom is sometimes used too heavy handed in niche perfumes, but it's blended to perfection here! What a pleasant surprise! I have more testing to do but I'm pretty sure I'll be picking up a bottle! EDIT: Unfortunately the performance is poor. I sprayed heavily (10 sprays) and got around 4-5 hours of proper wear time. 1 hour of good performance. The scent is a 10/10 for me so just as another reviewer mentioned, I sincerely hope they come out with an intense version soon!

Blind buy from Marshall’s for a work christmas party and used it almost everyday after - polished spicy yet smokey start with a distinct yet inoffensive slightly masculine tonka dry down. The jasmine really pulls everything together and adds popular familiarity. She’s just so put together. The bottle is also nicely shaped and pretty heavy. This perfume makes me want to buy a purse for the first time in my life... and RM just happens to sell purses. Considering repurchasing after writing this I miss her sm.

Finally! A warm tobacco scent I can wear every day! I pick up patchouli, tobacco, jasmine, vanilla (even though it’s not listed). Minimalist bottle, decent projection...sadly it doesn’t last on my skin but for the price, I can’t complain! I have a few back up bottles so I’m good for now. Not to be dramatic but I might cry if this gets discontinued. It’s an affordable hidden gem & my signature fragrance <3 <3

I was not expecting to see these notes at all... Upon first spray, I got some thing, soft, feminine, and powdery... It’s weird. Once I saw the notes, I started to notice the spice and tobacco... But it is nothing like tobacco vanille. More like, volutes with that soft, fuzzy, cozy, Amber mixed with a feminine powdery BabyWipe, or something with cashmere and soft powder. It’s really pretty for a cheap sent.