Tabac Royal

This fragrance is spectacular, heavy on the vanilla, tonka and heliotrope which keeps the tobacco and spices from feeling masculine. There is also a beautiful lemon note. Tabac Royal is most definitely unisex and while the powderiness may feel a bit feminine to some, it can also come across as regal and dapper on a man. In my opinion this is straight down the middle unisex. The quality is outstanding which I find with most Royal Crown perfumes. Beautifully balanced with a heavy use of naturals which gives the perfume a rich warmth and exceptional feel similar to quality vintage perfumes. Definitely black tie event level perfume but at the same time it wouldn’t seem out of place if worn casually. This is a 10/10 perfume for me. One thing I want to point out though is that while the bottles are quite beautiful, they are prone to breaking in transit. I have had 4 show up broken, one completely empty with the neck snapped off, another with a broken crown and messed up neck, one with a crack in the neck, leaking, and with a dribbling atomizer, and yet another with a messed up collar and more dribbling. This is unacceptable. The broken ones were purchased from 3 different discount retailers. I would STRONGLY SUGGEST only buying RC from a retailer with a good return/refund policy or buying directly from Royal Crown if you can afford it. They are known for having exceptional customer service. Or you could buy from an individual seller who is willing to package the bottle properly for you. These are exceptional perfumes but the bottles are highly problematic when shipped.

Tabac Royal opens with a beautiful cloud of Honeyed Amber Tobacco Powderiness. Within that cloud is Lemon, Cinnamon, Clove, & Pink Pepper. Yet they are only nuanced. The Citrus & Spices play a role that adds a luxuriousness to that Honeyed Amber Tobacco Powderiness. The Powderiness is created by the Heliotrope. It smells floral, yet powdered, like Vanilla Violets. Its 3 Tobacco notes are subtle, yet distinctive. The first is Leafy green. The second is mildly pungent, a bit Animalic, & reminiscent of the Tobacco note in its sister, Habanos. The third is dry with a very subtle ash nuance. The notes of Patchouli, Olibanum, & Myrrh are there as nuances adding depth to its 3 Tobacco notes, while Tonka Bean & Sandalwood round it out keeping it smooth within this cloud of Honeyed Amber Powderiness with a touch of Ash.. Its dry down reminds me of Maison Martin Margiela's Jazz Club done Niche. Tabac Royal smells bourgeoisie like Victorian era English Royalty. It would be perfect for Black Tie events. And because its Powdery & Ambry its also cozy. So it will smell good on a sweater & work well as a cuddle fragrance. Its not offensive so It can also work well on dates. I have no issues with performance. Tabac Royal lasts on my skin over 10 hours & has above average projection for an hour. Then moderately projecting for a second hour. It leaves a beautiful sillage for its life on your skin or clothing. Its important for me to note that Tabac Royal can easily be over sprayed & become quite beastly for a few hours. So be easy on the trigger.

Tabac Royal has slipped from the memories of the vast majority of the fragrance community. To me, this is quite sad because it a tobacco gem that rises above the hundreds of tobacco fragrances that are saturating the current market. Created in 2011 by Antonio Visconti.it did not have to try to compete with the fragrances that started the flood of tobacco scents that were introduced later in the decade. (Tom Ford had a lot to do with making tobacco scents wildly popular.) Tabac Royal is lighter but also wider than most of the tobacco fragrances I have tried. What I mean is that it eschews the smoky dark descent in favor of lighter notes such as lemon and heliotrope. Some say this makes this fragrance lean more feminine, but I think it is unisex in the best sense of the word. It is elegant and seems more of an evening scent. iI could be worn in any season, but I like it best in the Fall. It has moderate to good silage and longevity. If you want a tobacco scent that will generate some buzz, this might be one to try. It is anything but dated. To me it represents the quality and blending that I wish more fragrances would attempt to match.

My first high-end, exclusive, fragrance, that I actually won a 5ml. decants of from Gents Scents on YouTube. I loved the composition of notes and it gave a long-lasting longevity and a moderate silage, which I liked very much. Of the three I got, including Ytzma and Noor (for females only), this Tabac Royal fragrance was the best, though Ashton from Gents Scents seemed to prefer the Ytzma fragrance. Mind you that I am not an experience "frag-head". I would probably get the Tabac Royal again if I can find it at a more moderate discounted price than the very expensive full-priced offers.

What a price tag, most certainly should sample this one to make sure it is right for you. I think Tabac Royal is sublime. Nothing but the highest quality ingredients and it truly shows. The tobacco is done in a such a way that warms both masculine and feminine fragrance wearers. A bit brighter than expected but you shouldn't judge a fragrance by its notes alone. Skin chemistry plays a huge role The silage and projection here are sensationa. l I bet in the warmer temps it might be off the charts. The entire Royal Crown House has peeked my interest.