Tabac Doré (Extrait de Parfum).

Tabac Doré emerged in 2021 as Dmitry Bortnikoff’s homage to the oriental night. The perfumer sought to capture the allure of a midnight lounge, where a precious tobacco absolute, rich with over three hundred components, takes centre stage. Paired with wild oud harvested from Thailand and Vietnam, the fragrance blends the deep, resinous wood of the East with a sweet, vanilla‑kissed opening, creating a scent that feels both exotic and intimate.

Beyond the tobacco, the composition leans on pink pepper’s bright bite and ambrette’s subtle musk to soften the entry, while fig adds a quiet fruitiness that balances the spice of cinnamon. The base unites agarwood, cedar, Peru and Tolu balsams, labdanum and sandalwood, forming a warm, balsamic foundation that lets the oud linger like a dark, smoky veil.

At first, vanilla absolute drapes the skin in a creamy veil, while pink pepper flashes a fleeting spark and ambrette whispers a soft musk. Within minutes, the heart erupts: tobacco absolute unfurls, its sweet‑savory depth amplified by cinnamon’s warm spice, benzoin’s honeyed resin, and a hint of fig that adds a subtle fruit nuance. As the composition settles, the wild oud from Thailand and Vietnam asserts itself, thick and dark, intertwining with cedar’s dry wood, the sweet‑balsamic richness of Peru and Tolu balsams, and the earthy grip of labdanum and sandalwood. This dry‑down persists for eight to ten hours, leaving a lingering amber‑tinged trail that remains noticeable on clothing and in close proximity.

Since its 2021 debut, Tabac Doré has been praised for turning tobacco into a luxurious, almost gourmand experience, often compared to the smoky elegance of Tom Ford’s Tobacco Oud. Wearers note its strong sillage and long endurance, making it a favorite for evening gatherings and intimate settings. Its blend of wild oud and sweet vanilla positions it as a bridge between traditional oriental attars and modern gourmand trends.