Well, I have to admit that a few members here had me more than nervous about the apparent "distinctive" smell of Tabac, especially as I had some coming my way via mail. Once it arrived I held the trademark ceramic jar to my face and slowly took the lid off for my first whiff and....... it actually smells quite nice! I know that it seems to be a love it or leave it scent, but IMHO there is nothing offensive about it to my nose. For the uninitiated I would say it is reminisient of , I don't know, maybe Old Spice/English Leather with a bit of a "soapy" note in there as well. Definitely what you would call old-school I suppose, which is okay as I'm down with old school. Now excuse me, as I have to have a straight shave now and try it out.....