Yes, I had to wait a long, very long time to snag a bottle of this gem at an acceptable price. "Bolzano Reloaded" this year finally made it possible...
The fragrance description by the esteemed colleague Gentilhomme really needs no addition, he has described it so aptly. I must, however, still share my vintage thoughts, as Snuff is unique in many respects.
Well, 1977 is truly a worthy year for this bombshell, just before the onset of what we now know as 'Powerhouse.' Here, everything that could be imagined at the time was processed without regard for losses, but - and this makes this fragrance a one-of-a-kind for me - in a way that I would like to call "stringently surprising."
A hard, very green opening, hitting you right between the eyes, but with a smoky tobacco note that starts off subtly and then gradually becomes more prominent, yet never overpowers, instead allowing space for other woody-leathery notes. The development practically never stops, as oak moss and even incense come into play, all without the entire ensemble appearing even remotely chaotic or deliberately complicated.
Sillage and especially longevity are clearly above average. Thanks to the (unnamed) perfumer for such a daring piece of work. Truly great olfactory cinema.
As someone who once owned this scent and misses it, I wish you a lot of joy with it. Yes, it was a hit back then but always hard to find, exclusive, and somehow different from all the powerhouse fragrances that followed. Enjoy it... the green tobacco scent... a little toast in an ashtray form for you.
Congratulations on finally finding it! :-) Mine is unfortunately all gone now... I'm back on the hunt.
Thanks for the compliments :-) I'll leave you a trophy here, everything at Schiaparelli starts with "S."
Thanks for the compliments :-) I'll leave you a trophy here, everything at Schiaparelli starts with "S."