The 11 Best Tobacco Colognes for Men

We don’t condone picking up a smoking habit—but smelling like tobacco? That gets our full endorsement. And no, that doesn’t mean walking around smelling as if you just smoked a pack of cigarettes. In fragrance, tobacco refers to the raw material, like the root, leaf, and blossom, long before it’s processed into anything destined for a crumpled pack. The result smells far better than you might expect: sweet, smoky, a little spicy, and undeniably sexy.

Tobacco plays especially well with sweet vanilla and creamy tonka bean, while woody notes dial up its darker, smokier side. It can even mingle with lighter florals—yes, this note has range. Thanks to the scent’s inherent warmth, tobacco fragrances are perfect for sweater weather and even puffer-jacket weather. Try one of our favorite tobacco colognes below and prepare to get hooked, strictly in the olfactory sense.

You can’t talk about rich, warm tobacco colognes without talking about this icon. This smoky, sweet, and spicy scent remains one of the most popular from Tom Ford for the simple reason that it’s impossible to ignore. The highlights are, of course, tobacco (in both leaf and blossom form), which gives it a sexy, spicy air, and then the rich, smooth vanilla, which adds sweetness and longevity to the juice. It’s long-lasting and statement making (and it also happens to be one of our all-time favorite vanilla colognes).

Fragrance Family: Amber, spicy

Notes: Tobacco leaf, spicy notes, vanilla, cacao, tonka bean, tobacco blossom, dried fruits, woody notes

Sizes: 0.3 oz, 1 oz, 1.7 oz, 3.4 oz

This cologne could be the literal interpretation of long nights spent in a smoky dive bar, getting sweaty dancing next to a jukebox. And on the surface, the boozy, sweet, animalistic scent is just that—but it’s also surprisingly wearable. It’s strong, don’t get us wrong, and will last for hours, but it’s not so aggressive that you couldn’t wear it during the day. Let’s get real, though; it’s a party scent, so we say wear it when you’re ready to turn up.

Fragrance Family: Amber, vanilla

Notes: Citrus, spicy saffron, dried fruits, tonka bean, honey, vanilla, tobacco, woods, musk

Sizes: 3.4 oz

If Guerlain knows anything, it’s honey. The symbol of the house is the bee, and many of the products from both fragrance and skin care include honey and its derivatives as ingredients. (The company is incredibly invested in the worldwide preservation of bees.) But honey can be an overwhelming note in fragrance, which is why, in this case, it’s paired with tobacco. The sweetness of the honey mingles well with the spices, eventually drying down to reveal rich woods that ground the whole thing to your skin. You can’t escape the sweetness, but it’s anything but cloying.

Fragrance Family: Amber, woody

Notes: Honey, cloves, anise, tobacco, tonka bean, vanilla, sesame, oud, sandalwood

Sizes: 1.7 oz, 3.4 oz, 6.8 oz

Think of this cologne as the ultimate winter cocktail—perfectly balanced with all the warm spices and cozy sweetness you could want. The top note with cinnamon and pepperwood is a welcome blend that soon gives way to a delicate balance between sweet vanilla and dark, sensual tobacco. It’s an intimate cologne that invites people closer. (The projection is not huge, but the longevity is good.) It’s the perfect après-ski cologne to wear sitting around a fireplace.

Fragrance Family: Woody, spicy

Notes: Cinnamon, pepperwood, tobacco leaf, incense, osmanthus, labdanum, vanilla, cedar, musk, vetiver

Sizes: 2.5 oz, 4.2 oz

Part of the brand’s “Smokes” collection, this one is called Aphrodisiac for a good reason—it’s damn sexy. The tobacco is dialed up and reinforced thanks to the wood notes in the base, but the fruit notes like cherry and raspberry give it a sweetness that’s sensual instead of cloying. That’s just the tip of what’s going on in this constantly evolving and surprising juice, but the overall result is always attractive.

Fragrance Family: Amber, woody

Notes: White honey, tobacco, cherry, amber, tonka bean, nutmeg, patchouli, cardamom, oak, Virginia cedar

Sizes: 1.7 oz

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For a good cologne that costs under $25, we will always point you to Cremo. Sure, it might not be as luxurious or long-lasting as some of the other options here, but for $23 it’s more than worth it. The Spice and Black Vanilla scent is one of our favorites—it’s a warm and spicy blend of cardamom, dark woods, tobacco, and vanilla that’s not too sweet. It’s perfect for fall and winter date nights.

Fragrance Family: Spicy, woody

Notes: Cardamom, dark woods, tobacco, black vanilla

Sizes: 3.4 oz

If you’re looking for a luxurious tobacco cologne to rely on during the transitional fall weather, you need Dolce & Gabbana’s The One for Men EDP. It’s a richer, warmer take on the iconic EDT and blends key notes of orange, tobacco, clary sage, and sandalwood for a sophisticated scent that’s got a hint of citrus, earthiness, and smooth woods to balance out the warm tobacco.

Fragrance Family: Woody, spicy, amber

Notes: Tarocco orange, tobacco, clary sage, sandalwood

Sizes: 1.7 oz, 3.4 oz, 5 oz

For that unapologetic smoky tobacco scent, you can’t really beat Lumira’s Cuban Tobacco EDP. Inspired by old Havana, it’s the essence of a tobacco-filled bar in Cuba, with tangy citrus and spices at the top, clean florals at the heart, and a base of musk, vanilla, and—of course—tobacco. You really get that tobacco kick without it being too overpowering, and the lighter top and heart notes balance out the warmth and richness you get from the tobacco and vanilla.

Fragrance Family: Smoky

Notes: Tangerine, cardamom, clove bud, clean floral, mahogany, patchouli, musk, vanilla, tobacco

Sizes: 0.07 oz, 0.34 oz, 1.7 oz

There may not be a more manly combination of scents than leather and tobacco, and Fulton & Roark’s Sterling extrait, inspired both by the scent of tobacco and by Mount Sterling in the western mountains of North Carolina, makes a good case for why. But it’s not an overpowering, in-your-face kind of manly—it’s sophisticated, refined. Tobacco leaf and leather share the spotlight, but hints of bergamot and white musk at the top as well as amber at the heart and vanilla the base give it a complex twist that works beautifully.

Fragrance Family: Amber, woody

Notes: Bergamot, apple peel, white musk, tobacco leaf, lily of the valley, neroli, smoked vanilla, amber, leather, Atlas cedar

Sizes: 1.7 oz

There have been many versions of Spicebomb since the original came out in 2012, but the OG stands the test of time as one of the best. You can’t deny that this is a spicy cologne—the initial blast of pink pepper hits you immediately and mixes with other spices like saffron and paprika to really drive that vibe home. It’s the base of tobacco, leather, and vetiver, though, that gives this the unique longevity that so many other spicy colognes lack. It’s the counterpoint to all the fresh, aquatic scents out there but just as versatile and wearable.

Fragrance Family: Woody, spicy

Notes: Pink pepper, elemi, bergamot, grapefruit, cinnamon, saffron, paprika, tobacco, leather, vetiver

Sizes: 3.04 oz

One of the most literal tobacco colognes on this list, this one is undeniably smoky, spicy tobacco—but not so much that it’s going to make you smell like you just crushed a pack of Marlboros. The rum shines through here, nailing the nightclub vibe, so it really does smell like you just stepped out of the Blue Moon after a night on the town. Even after all that, it’s surprisingly versatile and wearable—even during the day—which is part of what makes it so popular.

Fragrance Family: Amber, leather

Notes: Pink pepper, neroli, lemon, rum, Java vetiver oil, clary sage, tobacco leaf, vanilla bean, styrax

Sizes: 1 oz, 3.4 oz

This story originally appeared on Esquire.com.