Tobacco “Signature” Absolute

Over the years we have sampled many Tobacco absolutes, being ever on the lookout for that singular one which encapsulates every wonderful aspect of the plant in its most distinguished forms: snuff, pipes and cigars. This is it.

Upon first sniff of this marvellous absolute one smells antique wood and hay notes. MANE attains such a high level of refinement in this product, in fact, that one would be forgiven for believing oneself to be smelling a hand of aged tobacco leaves. Following the typical masculine opening is a distinctly honey and dried fruit nuance. Rounding it all out is a sweet vanilla-tonka complex that confirms the versatile role that tobacco extracts play in our art form.

We call this our “Signature” absolute because it is the first tobacco product we turn to in virtually every instance. It is used in a number of our products and we have yet to sample finer.

This product blends exceedingly well with the sticky dried plum note of Firmenich's Prunella, Cocoa Resinoid (also from V MANE Fils), Oud Intense, and Vanilla Supreme. For a 1700s Fribourg & Treyer snuff accord of the Bordeaux variety, try it with a trace of fine Bourbon Geranium, Rose Ultimate Extract and the merest suggestion of Egyptian Violet Leaves.

Tobacco “Signature” Absolute is nicotine reduced (to a level that it is usually classified as nicotine free); the total nicotine content is 0.09%. It is not IFRA restricted and, as such, will be limited only by the laws of the country in which it finds its final use in cosmetics.

We offer this complex product from V. MANE Fils at 10% dilution in pure and natural Triethyl Citrate (an odourless isolate from citrus) or pure. In pure form Tobacco Absolute is a very viscous (albeit pourable) liquid.

Origin: France, Russia, USA
Part: Leaves
Method: Solvent extraction