The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Tabac Opus was created by Deric Metzger as an aromatic composition for women and men. Tobacco Leaf and White Suede form its center, surrounded by Spices, Cade Oil, Cacao, Bergamot, and Herbal Notes. The composition balances polished suede, dry smoke, cacao, and fresh citrus, creating something intimate, literary, and darker around the edges. Its character comes from the way each note interacts: citrus cuts through the darker materials, white suede softens the composition, and tobacco, cacao, spices, and cade lend depth. Together, they give Tabac Opus a distinctive presence that feels considered rather than ornate.
The key trick is contrast without losing warmth. Bergamot provides a bright opening, while Cade Oil contributes a dry, smoky character. Tobacco Leaf adds depth, and White Suede gives the composition a smooth, tactile center rather than making it purely smoky. Cacao and the listed spices bring sweetness and heat, while Herbal Notes add a contrasting green, aromatic dimension. Together, these materials make Tabac Opus feel layered: fresh at first, smooth through the middle, and warmer as the composition develops.
The evolution
The first impression is a crisp aromatic snap, with bergamot lifting the composition before tobacco and herbs settle over it. White Suede then draws the profile inward, smooth and controlled, while the spicy notes add a dry flicker at the edges. Cade Oil deepens that flicker with a smoky, mineral quality. As the fragrance develops, cacao and the remaining tobacco accord add warmth and sweetness, giving the drydown a dark, rounded, gently resinous character. The composition changes gradually rather than shifting abruptly. Bergamot fades, suede softens, and the tobacco accord remains prominent, leaving a warm, controlled trail as the final notes continue to unfold.
Cultural impact
Tabac Opus draws on themes associated with tobacco, leather, and intimate atmosphere, connecting the fragrance to a wider cultural vocabulary of aromatic materials. Its combination of bergamot, spices, herbal notes, white suede, cade oil, cacao, and tobacco creates a distinctive impression that is both polished and dark. The composition offers a layered way to experience familiar scent families, moving between brightness, texture, smoke, and warmth as it wears. For those drawn to narrative fragrance, it provides an evocative point of entry into DeMer's creative world.
The House
DeMer Parfum LimitedDeMer Parfum Limited is an indie fragrance house that emerged from San Diego in 2020. The label operates as a limited‑edition project, releasing small batches of niche scents that often carry literary or nostalgic titles. All creations list Deric Metzger as the perfumer, and the brand’s catalogue already includes more than a dozen distinct compositions such as DeMer Holiday, Tabac Opus, Vellichor Geist, Sweet Reverie, and Starstricken. By keeping production volumes low and selling directly through social channels, DeMer cultivates a personal connection with collectors who value rarity and the story behind each bottle.
The Creator
Deric MetzgerMetzger works in micro batches, often limiting each release to a few hundred milliliters. He favors natural absolutes and high‑purity isolates, preferring ingredients that retain their original character.
