Amouage Library Collection Opus XIV Royal Tobacco Eau de Parfum Review
Amouage Library Collection Opus XIV Royal Tobacco Eau de Parfum is a smoke show; its ashy tobacco scent with woody, sensual tones of tobacco and hot incense that’s smoky and mysterious. Find out more…
This Fragrance Smells Like…
The scent opens with smoking spiciness with frankincense oil, elemi, cardamom, anise, and basil brightened with citrusy bergamot. The perfume’s heart is set alight with burning tobacco absolute, syrupy licorice, lavender, prunol, and fenugreek, complemented by fresh floral notes like orange blossom, osmanthus, and rose. A complex, lasting impression is achieved through smoky frankincense and myrrh, sweet benzoin, Peru balsam, and labdanum, enriched by leathery birch tar, vetiver, guaiac wood, and oud assam. It eventually settles into a smooth, creamy blend of tonka bean, vanilla Madagascar, and musk.
What’s The Story Behind This Scent?
Perfumer Cecile Zarokian creates the Amouage Royal Tobacco as an ode to smoke. A fragrant journey along the Tropic of Cancer from Oman to Cuba, joining royal frankincense and tobacco. The scent takes inspiration from the tradition of ‘El Lector’ who was responsible for reading to the cigarette workers inside the factory to engage their minds while they are working on the shop floor.
You Will Love This If…
If you love ambery sweet, smoky scents that are sensual and leathery, then you’re going to adore Royal Tobacco.
This Perfume Smells Similar To:
It has the same tobacco-loaded aroma as Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford, but this time it’s smokier, and the vanilla is more subtle.
Is Amouage Library Collection Opus XIV Royal Tobacco Unisex?
The scent of Royal Tobacco is appreciated by men and women alike.
What’s The Longevity Like?
The perfume lasts for eight hours thanks to it’s 25% pure oil concentration.
What’s Special About The Bottle?
Amouage Royal Tobacco is housed in a “Khanjar” inspired bottle made of nude ceramic with a deep brown lid encrusted with a jewel with golden details and Amouage’s badge attached to the front of the bottle. Packed into a box signature of the Library Collection with a textured ornate pattern covered with a sleeve printed with art visuals shot by Valentin Abad.
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