TOBACCO ABSOLUTE BY CASWELL-MASSEY

The citrus opening, made more interesting by adding elemi, is nicely done. The grapefruit-cum-orangey side is fresh and pleasant.

The drydown adds woodsy undertones, and here the tobacco comes out. Quite a restrained version it is, and it reminds me of fruit-flavoured pipe tobacco.

The base adds touches of a balsamic and herbal tones, merging with the tobacco but without any medicinal characteristics.

I get moderate sillage, very good projection and six hours of longevity on my skin.

A very agreeable scent for warmer autumn days, nicely composed and neither generic nor too synthetic. It has a traditional bent without being stuffy. 3.25/5