Bourboned Tobacco Somethin Special

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2009

At a glance

Is Bourboned Tobacco Somethin Special worth trying?

Bourboned Tobacco by Somethin Special is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
woody, rose, tobacco with Cedar, Tobacco, Rose

The first impression

Bourboned Tobacco by Somethin Special is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Bourboned Tobacco was launched in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Sue Faunt.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
rose 85%
tobacco 70%
sweet 60%
warm spicy 50%
vanilla 40%
aromatic 35%

The perfumer behind it

Sue Faunt

Sue Faunt

Sue Faunt is a perfumer associated with the Somethin Special brand, creating a wide range of playful and accessible fragrances. Her catalog includes Angelic Wings, Apple Crisp, Birthday Cake, and Bourboned Tobacco, among others. She specializes in gourmand and nostalgic scents that evoke comfort and joy. Her compositions are often sweet, cozy, and easy to wear.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Cedar Cedar
Tobacco Tobacco
Rose Rose
Tonka Bean Tonka Bean
Oak Oak
Bourbon Whiskey Bourbon Whiskey

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Bourboned Tobacco Somethin Special

Essence

The Alchemist transforms base elements into gold, and Bourboned Tobacco embodies this mystical process. Cedar and oak provide the raw material, while bourbon and tonka bean lend a golden warmth. The rose adds a fleeting, almost alchemical bloom amidst the smoky depths. This fragrance speaks to those who find magic in transformation, who see potential where others see only the mundane.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor rich textures - velvet, aged leather, and burnished metals. Their wardrobe is a study in contrasts: tailored yet relaxed, polished yet lived-in. The aesthetic is old-world apothecary meets modern speakeasy, where every object tells a story of reinvention.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the power of patience and process. Like fine whiskey aging in barrels, they understand that true value develops over time. There's a reverence for tradition, but always with an eye toward innovation - the past remixed for the present moment.

Relationships

They attract others through quiet magnetism rather than overt charm. Their connections run deep but are carefully curated. Romantic partners must appreciate both their contemplative solitude and their capacity for intense, whiskey-warm intimacy.

Lifestyle

Their days are punctuated by small rituals - the careful preparation of coffee, the selection of just the right record. Evenings might find them in dimly lit corners, savoring conversations that stretch into the night. They create meaning in the mundane through attention and intention.

Shadow

Their alchemical tendencies can tip into escapism, losing themselves in the pursuit of transformation. The smoky depths they cherish might sometimes obscure rather than reveal. There's a risk of becoming so focused on process that they miss the present moment.

Conclusion

Bourboned Tobacco captures the Alchemist's essence - a fragrance that transforms simple materials into something golden and rare. It's for those who find wonder in the spaces between raw and refined, between earth and spirit.