Eau de Parfum2020
Tobacco Mandarin
Jérôme EpinetteThe nose · 236 fragrances · also made Bal d'Afrique Absolu (2025)Portrait →

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Byredo  ·  Sold as unisex

Tobacco Mandarin

A cozy study where the air is filled with the aroma of freshly ground coffee and a pipe slowly smolders, creating an atmosphere both inviting and mysterious.

3.811,344 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
fresh spicytobaccoambercitruswoodysweet
Tobacco MandarinLuxury · $250+
54%Similar accords, often for lessNawaf · Swiss ArabianBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 7 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting66% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak2%
Weak4%
Moderate27%
Long lasting49%
Eternal17%
SillageStrong54% say strong or enormous
Intimate6%
Moderate40%
Strong43%
Enormous11%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

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Who Wears It

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Masculine46%
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Unisex47%
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Feminine7%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2020, Tobacco Mandarin by Byredo is a composition that balances the fresh and spicy with the rich and smoky. The fragrance opens with cumin and mandarin orange, creating an immediate contrast between bright citrus and warm spices. At its heart lies tobacco, complemented by leather and labdanum, which adds depth and complexity. The base notes of olibanum, agarwood (oud), and sandalwood create a woody, slightly animalic backdrop that keeps the scent intriguing throughout the day.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance lightly to pulse points — it develops quickly on skin. The tobacco and leather notes are strong, so one or two sprays will provide plenty of presence without overpowering. It's best for cooler weather when you want a scent that feels warm and intimate.

Fig. 01 — Tobacco Mandarin, Byredo

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03 · The nose

Jérôme Epinette

The hand behind Byredo

Jérôme Epinette is a French perfumer born and raised in Burgundy who earned a Master's degree in Biochemistry before training at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery.

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Designer Byredo

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Tobacco MandarinMust de Cartier Pour Homme Vert Anis
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With Cartier Must de Cartier Pour Homme Vert Anis

Adds warm spicy, anis and soft spicy; shares coriander and sandalwood.

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06 · The Room

What people
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3.81/ 5 · 1,344 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 19%.

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