What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is beeswax and bergamot. The heart brings carnation and jasmine. On the skin it settles into oakmoss. Overall it smells rose and amber.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Tobacco Rose notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Papillon Tobacco Rose EDP in detail
Tobacco Rose EDP is made by Papillon. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €278. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Krizia Teatro Alla Scala and Paloma Picasso.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is rose (100%), followed by amber and balsamic. You will probably like it if you enjoy rose and amber smells and notes like carnation and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include bitter orange and peru balsam. Perfume fans rate it 3.75 out of 5.
Will people notice Tobacco Rose?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Krizia Teatro Alla Scala and Paloma Picasso spread further.
Other Papillon perfumes
The house has 9 perfumes here, led by Salome, Artisan Perfumes Bengale Rouge and Bengale Rouge.
When in the day to wear Tobacco Rose
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage is a lighter match.
Tobacco Rose dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Krizia Teatro Alla Scala (7 shared notes), Etat Libre D' Orange Etat Libre d'Orange The Afternoon Of A Faun (7 shared notes), Paloma Picasso (6 shared notes) and Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Etat Libre D' Orange Etat Libre d'Orange The Afternoon Of A Faun starts from €123.
Quick answers
Can men wear Tobacco Rose?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does Tobacco Rose last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.