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The dry-down is smoother than I expected for a cigar theme—it’s rich and slightly smoky but never harsh, and the sillage lasts well into the evening. I’ve gotten more compliments on this in two weeks than on any bottle I’ve owned before.

I was skeptical about a cigar-inspired scent, but the smoky richness here is surprisingly wearable—it’s got that deep, woody warmth without being harsh or ashy. Lasted a solid eight hours on my skin, which impressed me for an eau de parfum.

The tobacco note is deep and smoky, exactly like the inside of a humidor, and it lingers on my skin for a full workday without turning bitter. I’ve had people ask what I’m wearing three times in one week, which has never happened with any other bottle I own.