50ml
50ml
PAPILLON ARTISAN PERFUME
TOBACCO ROSE
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$195
Description
Tobacco Rose by Papillon Artisan Perfume offers a stunningly different interpretation of the majestic rose, moving beyond traditional prettiness. It opens with a lush, dense trio of roses, including Bulgarian Rose Otto and Rose de Mai, creating a rich, almost jammy floral impression. As it develops, the scent shifts into darker, more complex territory, with notes of hay, galbanum, and subtle spices adding dryness and intrigue. The base grounds the fragrance in an animalic chypre style, featuring earthy oakmoss, musks, and touches of beeswax and ambergris, resulting in a dark, dramatic, and deeply sensual experience that feels both enigmatic and unmistakable.
Perfumer: Liz Moores
Scent Profile
Floral
Woody
Animalic
Chypre
Smoky
Earthy
Spicy
Notes
Top Notes
Bulgarian Rose Otto
RoseGeranium Bourbon
BergamotMiddle Notes
Galbanum
Beeswax
Vetiver
Hay
AmbergrisTobacco Leaf
Spicy NotesBase Notes
Oakmoss
Musk
Castoreum
Leather
Peru BalsamAbout PAPILLON ARTISAN PERFUME
Papillon Artisan Perfumes, founded in 2011 by self-taught British perfumer Liz Moores in England's New Forest, crafts hand-blended, small-batch fragrances inspired by nature, history, literature, people, and artwork, evoking metamorphosis like a butterfly. The brand's philosophy emphasizes artisanal craftsmanship with no outsourcing, ethical cruelty-free sourcing including beachcombed ambergris and vegan options, and classical methods to create rich, vintage-inspired scents like the leathered Anubis and angelic Angelique. Its uniqueness lies in award-winning compositions—such as the entire collection nominated for FIFI Awards 2015 and praised by Luca Turin—blending romantic, literary depth with personal, evocative storytelling for sophisticated wearers.
Perfumer
Liz Moores
Liz Moores is a self-taught British perfumer who founded Papillon Artisan Perfumes after beginning her olfactory journey blending essential oils as a massage therapist. She underwent intense self-training through books and courses with the Fragrance Foundation, leading to her debut fragrance Anubis and the launch of her brand with Tobacco Rose and Angelique. Her contributions include innovative, artisan scents like Salome, White Moth, and Hera, demonstrating that independent perfumers can make a significant impact on the industry.
Reviews
3.9
Good10 reviews
Luckyscent
3.8/5 • 9 reviews
Ministry of Scent
5.0/5 • 1 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers often praise Tobacco Rose for its natural-smelling, rich, and velvety rose character, noting its complex and unique composition. While some find the name misleading due to a less prominent tobacco note, many appreciate its dark, dramatic, and earthy evolution.
Pros
Natural-smelling Rose: Many find the rose note to be exceptionally natural, rich, and velvety.
Complex Composition: Reviewers highlight the unique and intricate blend of notes.
Strong Performance: The fragrance offers good longevity, lasting 8-10 hours, with a noticeable sillage and moderate projection.
Unique Interpretation: It's seen as a distinctive take on rose, moving beyond typical 'pretty' floral scents.
Cons
Misleading Tobacco Name: Some reviewers feel the 'Tobacco' in the name is not prominent, leading to different expectations.
Challenging Opening: A few find the initial opening to be sharp, metallic, or even reminiscent of an ashtray, which can be off-putting.
Polarizing Scent: The unique and earthy character might not appeal to everyone, especially those expecting a more conventional rose.
Vibe & Emotions
Dark and Dramatic: Evokes a sense of depth, drama, and earthiness.
Sensual and Enigmatic: Creates an alluring, mysterious, and unmistakable presence.
Grounded and Natural: Combines opposing masculine and feminine elements, feeling rooted in nature rather than overtly pretty.
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