Thread: Tabac = Thrift Store Smell

I really like the smell of Tabac, and the lather. Its definately one I'll replace when it runs out, thats for sure...!

I dont know about liking it more than MWF as both of those soaps are in my top three. I would hate to have to give either of them up, so I guess I like them both equally!

Originally Posted by Stubear

I really like the smell of Tabac, and the lather. Its definately one I'll replace when it runs out, thats for sure...!

Tabac is like the Energizer Bunny, it keeps going and going. I haven't really made a dent in mine & I've had it in my rotation well over 6 mo....

The funny thing that I'm realizing about Tabac after reading all of this is that even though the fragrance is very subtle, it is actually very complex. You get me saying it smells like a thrift store, others say it smells like a chain smoking granny or a make up bag, and still others say it smells masculine like leathery or musky. Whatever it smells like, I think the scent is subtle enough to not overpower even those who don't like it. Surprisingly, I have mixed it with some creams (Alraz Palermo and Kiss My Face Patchouli) and the result was nice.

Whatever it smells like, put me in the "love it" corner. I have been switching on and off, every other shave between Tabac and MWF and to me, the Tabac just performs a little better for me all around.

TABAC is like the dragon scroll in Kung Fu Panda - men have searched for eons for the secret, traveling long and far..... but there is no secret ingredient. The scent is within you. At least until you fart, and then it is without you.

This soap/cream is probably the most subjective I have encountered in terms of the spread of opinions members have on it, ranging from thrift stores, to grandmothers, can just about tolerate it, to those who actually like it.

I fall into the latter and find it an interesting scent. I can pick up its very natural tobacco flower smell, which IMO is delightful and possibly hints of various other blends such as vetiver within.

I have only the cream which I have read is slightly sweeter than the soap, but I really like it, not to mention its performance is amongst the best. It produces a rich lather, with a little more work than Castle Forbes or Penhaligons and gives plenty of cushion and moisturising.

I just can not contemplate how anyone could have severe hatred of the smell! Dislike is one thing, although I can't get that into my head either! There are far worse scents IMO amongst shaving products!

I actually enjoy the smell of Tabac it has a hint of english leather that is reminiscent of my childhood. I enjoy MWF too but for some reason i prefer Tabac much more, it leaves at least my skin smoother and creamier feeling then MWF , also its the only soap i use that when i do my ATG strokes seems to just glide through them. I dont know just my two scents. Ha i mean cents

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I have read enough about Tabac aftershave, cologne and EDT, but has anyone tried "Tabac Man" in the black bottle or "Tabac Man Silver" in the silver bottle?

Originally Posted by Fbones24

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I have read enough about Tabac aftershave, cologne and EDT, but has anyone tried "Tabac Man" in the black bottle or "Tabac Man Silver" in the silver bottle?

From what I understand, the Cologne is far more popular than the EDT, so I just ordered some to test it out. Apparently they are two different scents altogether. Not even heard of the other 2.