Tobacco.

Al‑Jazeera’s 2022 release Tobacco was conceived as a modern tribute to the house’s love of place‑driven scent. Perfumer Julien Rasquinet blended the bright tartness of plum with lemon’s citrus spark, then anchored the accord with Omani frankincense, echoing the desert’s resinous breezes. The heart leans on cinnamon’s warmth, clary sage’s herbaceous lift, and balsam fir’s evergreen depth, mirroring Qatar’s pine‑scented gardens. The base settles into a rich tobacco leaf, sweetened by vanilla and steadied by cedar, completing a narrative that bridges the region’s spice markets with a contemporary lounge.

The juxtaposition of fruit and spice is deliberate: plum supplies a juicy, almost edible opening that softens the sharp lemon, while frankincense adds a smoky, incense‑like veil that prepares the skin for the woody‑spicy heart. Cinnamon brings a caramel‑brown heat, clary sage introduces an aromatic green nuance, and fir balsam contributes a resinous forest note, all of which support the tobacco’s natural sweetness without overwhelming it.

The first fifteen minutes burst with plum’s ripe sweetness, instantly brightened by lemon’s citrus zing and a whisper of frankincense that feels like a desert sunrise. As the heart settles, cinnamon unfurls like warm amber, clary sage adds an herbaceous lift, and balsam fir wraps the composition in a cool, evergreen sigh, creating a balanced spice‑green bridge. By the half‑hour mark the tobacco core emerges, smoky yet smooth, while vanilla drapes a creamy veil and cedar grounds the drydown with dry wood. The scent lingers on the skin for eight to ten hours, the tobacco‑vanilla trail lingering like a quiet ember after the night has faded.

Wearers often describe Tobacco as the scent of a quiet lounge after sunset, where the spice market’s aroma meets a modern cocktail bar. Its blend of plum and frankincense resonates with those who appreciate a nod to Middle Eastern heritage while staying comfortably wearable in Western cities. The fragrance has become a subtle staple for evening gatherings, praised for its balance of sweet and smoky tones.