Straight off of the bat, Red Tobacco is a powerhouse, it's one of those beastly scents that you know from the start will take you for a wild ride. The oil concentration here is far superior to most, I Hit my wrist with just two sprays initially and can see the faint film of oil on the skin. You won't see that with a Dior of Tom Ford. RT is a polarizing, high-octane scent, with an aggressive opening and an incredibly rich, sweet dry down. Again from the nose of Pierre Montale whom founded both the Mancera & Montale houses. This is a woody Spicey release from 2017. I'm starting to believe that this is a Jekyll & Hyde fragrance. It started of as a chaotic Spicey explosion, before settling into a smooth, luxurious gourmand. ​ ​With top notes of Saffron, Cinnamon, Incense, Nutmeg, White Peach, Green Apple, Nepalese Oud. It is a loud & challenging opening. I struggled a bit with this . It is medicinal, sharp, and intensely spicy. There is an awful lot going on here and it will take my nose some time to adjust to the sensory overload, but I'm liking it. Much simpler at the heart with just Patchouli leaves & Delicate Jasmine. The sharp edges begin to soften as a dark, earthy patchouli emerges to ground the spices. As for the base is becomes what I could only describe as a masterpiece. If anything was going to challenge my Spicebomb Extreme for the no 1 spot, it would be Red Tobacco. The only thing stopping it would be sentimental attachment. Perhaps it's time to start looking at a Niche list instead to make it fair. So base notes of Tobacco, Amber, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Madagascar Vanilla & White Musk. This is where the magic happens. It transforms into a creamy, cherry-like tobacco scent with heavy vanilla and warm resins. So I usually but very appealing. If you are looking for a fragrance that stays with you & everyone else, all day, this is it. On skin I'm getting 12hrs, but it will stay on clothes till wash day. Projection, is nuclear. For the first 3–4 hours, it will fill a room. Even after that, it maintains a heavy scent trail that people will notice from several feet away. I would definitely be keeping this one for the cold weather. RT is not a safe blind buy. This will get you noticed. So if you enjoy heavy, spicy, sweet compositions like Parfums de Marly Carlisle or Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Extreme this could be for you. Word of caution, from a heavy sprayer, start with one spray. Seriously. Spraying this more than twice in an indoor setting could get you in trouble.

Hey good people, super cold here in northern Canada. What a better time to stay at home, watch the Olympics and try new fragrances. Coromandel is patchouli wearing a tuxedo, not a leather jacket. Right off the top, I get a smooth, slightly sweet patchouli, zero dirt, zero hippie vibes. This is clean, polished, and expensive-smelling in that quiet Chanel way. There’s also this low-key barbershop elegance in the background, not shaving foam, not loud fougère, more like freshly groomed, well put together gentleman vibe. The benzoin/incense combo gives it warmth and depth, almost creamy, but never sticky or gourmand. It just sits there… confident, calm, unbothered. Performance? I get 7–8h on skin, projects enough to be noticed, never to offend! This isn’t a hype beast, club monster, or compliment hunter. This is a grown-man scent. I think fall is where this will shine, winter days are perfect, and it even works on cooler spring days. If you like patchouli but hate when it’s loud, dirty, or trying too hard, Coromandel is elite tier.