Imagine that you’re on a summer holiday in the picturesque, coastal town of Portofino, Italy. You are sitting on a patio, surrounded by potted lemon and tangerine trees. As you take in the sweeping view of the Mediterranean Sea, you enjoya glass of aged scotch and a decadent slice of tiramisu. And not too far from you, a saxophonist is playing a slow-tempo jazz tune, accompanied by a singer who draws your eyes with her sultry look. You sit there, nonchalantly, pondering if you should make a move on her or if you should simply enjoy the lovely evening all to yourself …
These are some images that come to mind when you inhale the decadent scent of Tobacco Nuit Atelier Cologne. The French luxury brand has been making fragrances since 2009 and in 2016 they were acquired by L’Oréal. Atelier Cologne currently offers 54 scents, each with its own unique scent profile. The brand is known for sourcing ingredients from all over the world and describes themselves as being a “French artisanal perfumery inspired by nature.”
In the case of Tobacco Nuit, the main ingredients are tobacco flower, Italian tangerine and labdanum (a fragrant oil produced from a flower that smells earthy and slightly sweet, with a hint of musk). But, contrary to its name, this scent smells nothing like tobacco.
While all Atelier scents are described as being gender-neutral, Tobacco Nuit has enough masculine touches to make it an ideal fragrance for a man. The scent of the tobacco flower is crisp, almost like a green apple, with some subtle undertones of a rum-like scent. Combined with Italian tangerine and labdanum, you get a scent that smells sort of like an old-fashioned cocktail garnished with edible flowers and infused with a musky spritz. The citrus softens the scent enough so that it could be worn by a woman, but the labdanum adds enough masculinity for a man to wear this with confidence.
Whether you are holidaying in the south of Italy, going out for dinner on a city date night or even leaving the gym after an intense workout, Tobacco Nuit is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on anyone who catches a whiff of it—and it may even be a great conversation starter to begin a new romance.
