Tabac Vert

I'm on my second day of testing Rogue Perfumery products. Tabac Vert (Green Tobacco) is an exceptionally beautiful and wearable perfume - however it is by no means purely 'masculine'. In fact, it's perfectly unisex, even leaning feminine (we'll get to that). I have several tobacco fragrances (Diptyque Volutes EDP, Jacques Zolty Cubata, and a decant of TF Tobacco Vanille [old formula]). In comparison to them, Tabac Vert is very different from Tobacco Vanille (because it is neither sweet nor sticky), but also from Cubata on the other end of the spectrum - namely, Cubata features a very strong, raw and realistic scent of dried tobacco leaves, while Tabac Vert is much milder. So, this brings us to Volutes, and I'd say that Tabac Vert does resemble Volutes, because the scent of tobacco leaves is paired with powdery flowers and sweet spices. I would even go as far as to say that in Tabac Vert carnation and rose actually emerge as stronger notes than tobacco and oakmoss, especially because they are perfectly aided by amber and spices. At some point I was even reminded of Rochas Tocade! The point that I'm trying to make is that one should never take for granted marketing blurbs and gender tags. I'd be perfectly happy to wear Tabac Vert on a daily basis, and I'd never label it as a purely masculine scent. I'd also classify it as a green powdery floral, and not as a woody chypre. As to its performance on my skin, the initial projection is strong, but soon it settles into a beautiful intimate scent. It lasts about 6 hours, which is okay, given its reasonable price and the lack of synthetic gunk that would have resulted in longer duration.

The tobacco note is right there at the opening and it is a brilliant mimicking a Cuban cigar like a montcristo #2 habana. The real deal and not some cheap knock off you bought at an overseas bizarre market. Ummm Nectar of the God's. fresh fragrances like this one with all natural lusciousness . In the mid the tobacco steps back and the rose comes more to the foreIgront with a touch of moss .I am in love with this! A Chypre that lends itself more to the masculine side without over doing it on the addition of floral notes. Manny Cross has assured us with his blending techniques that he intends to orchestrate the notes in such a way as to carry us along on a mesmerizing journey in which each part melds so well into the next like a theme and development likened to a work of olfactory excellence. A Luscious tobacco, woody, floral symphony where each note and theme builds to a crescendo within the structure without being out of balance until the journey subsides and the movement decrescendo's into a beautiful finale of amber residue with sandalwood .This is possibly my favorite fragrance from Rogue and it is a completely versatile fragrance blind buy worthy. I hope others find the same happiness from this fragrance that I do. 10/10 for me

This is an absolutely beautifully composed fragrance. I don't know if it's actually meant to be for men or not, but when considering the conventional ideas of fragrances that are "feminine" or "masculine" I find it more feminine due to its powderiness and floralcy. It smells vintage-inspired and not dated whatsoever. I say "vintage-inspired" because it doesn't smell vintage. It's it's own creation, entirely modern, but with a twinkle of vintage, if that makes any sense? I don't feel this belongs in the "modern-vintage" category because fragrances in that category seem like they are deliberately trying to smell vintage or wish to take the place of vintages. I get a marvelously supple, powdery tobacco and warm, springy oakmoss at first. The florals here seem well-blended because I can't pinpoint them, but they add up to a scent that is so delicate and innocent, becoming more prominent in the drydown. Tabac Vert is very naturalistic, taking me to the outdoors. At the same time it's also wonderfully refined. I picture a very sweet, lady-like young woman who likes to read books in trees. It's a free-spirited and intellectual fragrance. This is my absolute favorite from Rogue.

I wanted to write a second review of this because I bought a full bottle in the fall; I bought the 30 ml., and I wish I had bought the 60 ml. because I'm running through this one fast. This is unlike just about any tobacco fragrance I've ever bought in that the tobacco is unsweetened and comes across when blended with all the oakmoss as very vegetal (it must be a very green tobacco), and also combines so beautifully with the carnation and the rose. This comes across as a very distinguished and dashing 40s masculine fragrance, and the evocations this brings of Chandler's Philip Marlowe and of Humphrey Bogart in his more dashing roles (one of which of course was Marlowe) seem very apt. I am a huge fan of green chypres, but this one leans more masculine than many of my other favorites, including Cabochard and Dryad: this is of course not to say a woman could not wear this beautifully (she would come across as a Bacall rather than a Bogart).

Now this is a scent I could imagine Humphrey Bogart would have worn in that movie Casablanca. It has a charming enigmatic old world sophistication vibe. Just like you have walked out of a classy barbershop in the 1940's. It opens up with a mentholated bergamot which is soon followed by oakmoss and a slightly honeyed green tobacco. As time moves towards the heart the florals appear right on cue adding a sensual depth to the green moss and tobacco. As we move towards the base after many hours, cedar and sandalwood become more apparent. All these soft spicy notes are wrapped up in a lovely shaving cream and slight talc accord. And this is the most complex one I have smelled from Rogue. The quality of the ingredients are most impressive and this smells very lovely and is easy to wear. If you are tired of modern synthetic shallow chemical fragrances and want to smell like a refined old school gentlemen then this is your scent. Wonderful!

Not the tobacco fragrance I’m accustomed to. Maybe it’s a green tobacco not you’re dark, rich, Ashy tobacco. The opening can come across a bit skanky but after 30 min or so the fragrance settles into a nice, unique scent. I get real good performance picking up whiffs throughout the day. Not sure I’d spray on clothes; first off there is no need to because those around you will smell it, and secondly you might never get it off unless you wash it ie; sweater, coat, garments you typically don’t wash after each wear. I received a sample with my purchase from this house. I went ahead to get his sample box of all fragrances from Rogue. I like fragrances that smell good and last all day and this house seems to provide just that. I give this a 9/10 rating with it on my (need to buy) list!

Wait for the first 15 minutes to mellow and you’ll be rewarded with a beautiful aromatic green scent, with dried petals and light spices becoming powdery soft. The tobacco note is expertly blended. Linear after the brief opening, becoming versatile and easy to wear, nothing synthetic pops out. Lasts a good 3-4 hours in cold weather. I have not worn Tabac Vert in warm weather, but I think it would work except in very hot weather. Don’t expect monster projection with this beauty. The only thing I don’t like is the “for men” label. Anyone, any age can wear it. Rogue is one of my favorite brands. This is my 5th purchase, and I’m still pining for Ishtar. If you are not familiar with the brand, Rogue’s discovery sets can be found on Etsy at a reasonable price.

Manuel Cross does chypres like nobody's business, and part of that is because he uses real oakmoss, which IFRA has banned for the last 13 years or so (a bigger part of it, though, is that he is such a damned smart perfumer). Two of his other chypres, Chypre-Siam and Flora & Fauna, grabbed me much more quickly than this did, largely because the pungent smell of tobacco usually does not appeal to me unless it is mixed with something sweet. The carnation adds spiciness, though, and the bergamot adds a juiciness that makes the tobacco smell very green to me--it seems like such an unusual accord. This scent leans masculine and older to me, and it might be hard to wear to the office, but I keep returning to it. Oh, that genuine oakmoss!

I had a sample of this and I was belting through it rather rapidly. But something quite nightmarish has happened. I seem to have misplaced my sample. At best I've been uprooting and unclothing furniture to see if it had fallen underneath something. Worst case scenario it has been washed in the pocket of one of my pants. Either way I am upset about it being gone because I've been craving to wear it for weeks. All I can say is what an awesome, awesome soapy tobacco fragrance from Rogue Perfumery. I have Aramis Havana and from what I can remember the opening of this clearly reminds me of the Aramis. But Tabac Vert smelled much more developed and rich in comparison to the Aramis. I will finalize my thoughts when my bottle arrives!

Dry, powdery tobacco supported by flowers. Unapologetically masculine, vintage and natural. The dry tobacco jumps off my skin but it's not sharp in the least. Very rounded and well-blended. This scent time-warped me back to my Italian grandfather and his 70s/80s scents. He wore a scent from Italy that I cannot recall that he always brought back with him that must have smelled very similar because this instantly evoked him in my mind. Longevity is excellent at 7-9 hours with moderate projection for a few hours. An 8.25/10 for me. Hard to separate the associations with my late grandfather but, objectively, I think it's super well made, as are all of Rogue's scents.

I love everything made by this house. I've been going through my samples and wore Tabac Vert for the first time today. It opens very green but does, as others have mentioned, become rather soapy after a bit. However, it's like a soap that you would pay 30 bucks for...very classy smelling. I put this on after my shower this morning at 8:00 am...it's now 9:00 at night and I can still smell it on my arm. And this is from a dauber, not a spray! I can only imagine the beastly performance if I'd sprayed it on. I've already bought three Rogue fragrances and I will also definitely be buying a full bottle of this one.

Reminiscent of the past, with an undeniable classic vibe but make no mistake, this doesn't feel dated for one second! Tabac Vert is in fact a really exciting fragrance and, like some other Rogues I tried, sketches highly realistic imagery. The blend feels quite natural and fresh. Love how the pepper and oakmoss compliment the tobacco note and hold their own once the latter inevitably fades. The oakmoss this house uses is just wonderful! I find Tabac Vert highly wearable year round, quiet in projection but long lasting. It all adds up to making it FB candidate for me.

Damn! I was skeptical before trying Tabac Vert (Mousse Illuminee was a disappointment), but this is something else altogether -- original yet familiar, vibrant yet composed, green yet warm. I love Manuel's Tabac Vert! Its fresh opening is a relief from the density of other tobacco-themed fragrances. Its floral compositions are a beautiful complement to the more forward oakmoss/tobacco/lime. I find Tabac Vert uplifting and reassuring, one of those "everything will be alright" scents that fine perfumes sometimes achieve. What a delight!

If I wanted to conjure up some backbone, this would provide it. It's a huge tobacco-laden chypre with a peppery aspect to it; potency incarnate & the most kick-ass vibe of any perfume I've encountered. After half an hour an alchemical shift takes place and the dark, earthy potency is juxtaposed against a sweet, green floral note which creates a perfect balance of yin and yang energies. It's a masterpiece anyone can wear. Distillation: a Rogue masterpiece perfect balance of yin yang both bitter and sweet

This fragrance opens with an elegant, dry tobacco—a note that feels both masculine and deeply assured. As it evolves, it transitions into a green, woody oakmoss base, grounded by a spicy backbone and energized by a bright flash of citrus. While the tobacco remains discernible throughout, it eventually settles into a refined, airy woodiness reminiscent of Bois Impérial. It is a sophisticated gentleman’s scent, perfectly balanced for the transitional crispness of both spring and fall.

“I was wearing my powder-blue suit... I was neat, clean, shaved and sober, and I didn’t care who knew it. I was everything the well-dressed private detective ought to be.” This is absolutely what you would say were you Philip Marlowe having just sprayed some Tabac Vert and ready to meet with your high-paying, high-heeled client. A super classy clean chypre that would be the perfect signature scent for any refined tough guy and well suited to business or pleasure.

A sophisticated dry tobacco fragrance with a heavy dose of oakmoss pepper, clove like Carnation beautiful sandalwood and a very soapy and masculine style musk. This is tobacco done right. So many tobacco fragrances today are drowning in fruity notes and vanilla. Not here. This is the scent for a very sophisticated and posh gentleman. A fragrance for that special night out. Very elegant and distinguished. A classy old world tobacco. Floral, peppery and dry.

A well blended powdery soapy green tobacco covered in a gigantic blanket of Oakmoss and florals with just the right balance of smoothness and gruffness. It smells like something Rick Deckard would wear in Blade Runner. It's noir in a bottle. Lasts an eyewatering 15+ hours on my skin, projects more than 6 feet for an hour and a half with just two sprays. Easily one of my favorites from Rogue Perfumery.

I love this thing. Just such reliable class. When everything feels a bit unstable and you wake up thinking wtf is this annoying ass world I’m living in? Just utter nonsense if not terrifying stupidity and cruelty. This will put you back together and keep you clear headed and composed. It inspires me to never react just be. This is what dignity smells like to me

This one is a masterpiece! So original, beautiful, strong, masculine. This scent is such a pleasure to weat! I have most of the scents listed here as reminding of Tabac Vert and none come close to the scent. BTW, do get Monsillage Aviantion Club as it is not only the closest to this one but another masterpiece (I own four bottles in case it gets discontinued).