Rich, warm, and grounding, tobacco is an enduringly popular note in masculine, feminine, and unisex fragrances. It belongs to the Woodsy fragrance family and blends well with a variety of scents, including earthy, spicy, sweet, and gourmand notes.
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Unlike more exotic aromas, tobacco perfume price varies widely, meaning you can find great value tobacco scents at every price point.
Check out our round-up of the best tobacco cologne below.
Our Top 9 Best Tobacco Cologne Picks
Best Unisex Fragrance
Designed by Jorge Lee and launched in 2016, Fan Your Flames by Nishane is a luxury unisex perfume with a spicy, sexy character. The tropical top notes of rum and coconut melt into a robust middle of tobacco and tonka bean, with cedar and oakmoss forming the woody base.
This potent perfume will get you kicked out of the office immediately, but wear it on a special date night and you will draw your love interest closer like a moth to… well, you know.
PROS: Sultry, seductive, unforgettable
CONS: Some find it medicinal and/or overpowering
- Sillage: Very strong
- Longevity: Outstanding
- Appropriate for: Date night, autumn and winter weddings
- Price: $$$$
Best Light Option
Fiddah by Kajal is out to prove that a cologne that smells like leather and tobacco can still be light and airy.
This unisex fragrance was designed by Christian Carbonnel and launched in 2017. It carries top notes of flowers, anise, fruit, and bergamot; middle strains of tobacco and leather; and base notes of tonka bean, vanilla, amber, and musk.
Fiddah is unusual in that it pairs great longevity with mild to moderate sillage, making it a great choice for day-to-evening wear.
PROS: Long-lasting, good for most seasons
CONS: Some find it uninspiring for the price point
- Sillage: Moderate
- Longevity: Outstanding
- Appropriate for: The office, day-to-evening
- Price: $$$$
Best for an Autumn Evening
Most tobacco cologne is best-suited for cold weather, but we particularly favor Tobacco Blaze by Rasasi for special occasions in autumn, when the night sky is crisp and clear and the smell of dry leaves fills the air.
This 2013 fragrance opens with luxurious neroli, saffron, and lily-of-the-valley, then transitions to a colorful middle of apricot, cedar, amber, coumarin, and violet. The base notes are oud, patchouli, and leather.
This is a masculine cologne that smells like leather and tobacco. It is not for the faint of heart, but if you value high performance and are ready to make an impression, you should give it a try.
PROS: Stunning and sexy cool weather perfume
CONS: Some really hate the combination of fruit and leather
- Sillage: Strong
- Longevity: Outstanding
- Appropriate for: Special occasions in winter or fall
- Price: $$$
Best Luxury Tobacco Cologne
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford has many admirers and has inspired countless imitations. Categorized as a spicy amber unisex fragrance, this 2007 scent designed by Olivier Gillotin smells great on most skin types. Its hefty price tag means most people reserve it for very special occasions.
The top notes here are tobacco leaf and mixed spice, while the middle carries tonka bean, cacao, vanilla, and tobacco blossom. You will find dried fruit and woody notes in the base of Tobacco Vanille.
PROS: High-quality scent that garners many compliments
CONS: Very expensive, especially since convincing knockoffs are available online
- Sillage: Strong
- Longevity: Outstanding
- Appropriate for: Special occasions, especially in winter
- Price: $$$$
Best Cheap Tobacco Fragrance
Tobacco perfume price points vary depending on the perfume house and the other ingredients involved in the mix. Pipe Tobacco by Demeter Fragrance Library is our pick for the best cheap tobacco fragrance, and it is also the simplest on our list; in keeping with the perfumer’s trademark style, tobacco is the only scent you’ll find in this bottle.
Demeter Fragrance Library’s one-note approach to perfumery is not for everyone. However, as long as you are clear on what you are getting, you will find Pipe Tobacco to be a charming and easy-layering fragrance.
PROS: Affordable, great for layering
CONS: Single note, fades quickly on its own
- Sillage: Weak
- Longevity: Weak
- Appropriate for: Layering, cold weather wear
- Price: $
Best Sweet Tobacco Perfume
Considered by fans to be one of the best tobacco perfumes inspired by Tobacco Vanille, Tobacco Touch by Maison Alhambra offers a similar scent profile at a radically lower price.
Tobacco and spices pave the way for gourmand middle notes of vanilla, tonka bean, and cacao, with wood and dried fruit forming the base.
Is it a convincing knockoff? We leave that to you to decide. All we will say is that many wearers consider it to be of great value for the price.
PROS: Good longevity, widely pleasing scent
CONS: Some find it too cinnamon-heavy
- Sillage: Moderate
- Longevity: Excellent
- Appropriate for: Day-to-evening, everyday wear
- Price: $
Best for a Sultry Masquerade Ball
Here we have another unisex cologne that smells like leather and tobacco. Au the Noir by Bvlgari was launched in the latter half of 2015 by Bvlgari as part of their Eau Parfumee collection, which celebrates the aromas of various teas.
Black tea is the star of this particular show. It is supported by Damascus rose, patchouli, oud, wood, tobacco, and leather.
Au the Noir was created by noted perfumer Jacques Cavillier. The rose middle makes it skew feminine for some, but there is enough wood and leather in the mix for men to enjoy it too.
PROS: Dark and romantic, well-balanced
CONS: Some users cite an “inner sadness” that turns them off
- Sillage: Moderate
- Longevity: Moderate
- Scent potency/Appropriate for: Crowded indoor gatherings during the day or night
- Price: $$$
Best for a Casual Night Out
Part of their larger #Tobacco Collection, Rich/Warm/Addictive by Zara is a men’s fragrance with honey, coconut, and woody notes as well as florals and a touch of powder. This is a tobacco perfume Zara sells in-store as well as online, and you can find it from other online retailers as well.
This fragrance is extremely sweet and is not a great choice for men who prefer “traditionally masculine” scents. However, it has an enthusiastic following, with many claiming it wears better than much more expensive perfumes.
PROS: Approachable, good value for the money
CONS: Not suitable for warm weather; some dislike the drydown
- Sillage: Moderate
- Longevity: Moderate
- Appropriate for: Casual winter wear
- Price: $$
Best for Unleashing Your Inner Femme Fatale
Antoine Maisondieu designed Jasmin et Cigarette by Etat Libre d’Orange with icons and iconoclasts in mind. The fragrance pays homage to magnetic stars of the silver screen like Marlene Dietrich and Greta Garbo and conjures up the image of a mysterious, sophisticated woman shrouded in secrets and cigarette smoke.
Sensual jasmine and heady tobacco are locked in a whirling dance to the death, supported by tonka bean, apricot, amber, curcuma, cedar, and musk.
This scent is very edgy and not for the faint of heart. If your idea of heaven is a dive bar in a flower-filled meadow, you just might meet your match here.
PROS: Seductive and unique, not easily forgotten
CONS: If you hate cigarettes, you will hate this perfume
- Sillage: Moderate
- Longevity: Moderate
- Appropriate for: Wild nights and bad decisions
- Price: $$$
Final Thoughts
Tobacco cologne runs the gamut from bare bones to ultimate luxury.
You can find terrific scents at every price point, whether you choose the best cheap tobacco fragrance you can find, a high-end perfume with exotic ingredients, or a middle-range option like the tobacco perfume Zara produces.
Try one of these nine fragrances and see which you think are the best tobacco perfumes on the market.
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Selena Marc is a fragrance enthusiast, freelance writer, and dog mom living in Houston, Texas. When she's not writing about her favorite new perfumes, you can find her enjoying yoga or a morning hike.