Tabac Original Craftsman Mäurer & Wirtz 2019 Eau de Toilette

I think the comparison with Sauvage leads us somewhat astray, as CRAFTSMAN is actually aiming for something quite different. For me, it is a fresh and green-herbaceous scent, by no means old-fashioned, but it certainly remains true to the brand's tradition. Before testing, one might simply think of the now somewhat aged Tabac Man, which hopefully prevents disappointment.

Upon spraying, citrus and peppery notes are predominant, and these are also the obvious parallels to Sauvage. However, the actual core consists more of geranium and lavender - at this point, I no longer want to compare the two fragrances too closely. In the base note, there is a moderate sweetness that likely comes from tonka bean.

CRAFTSMAN is indeed oriented towards the top notes of modern mainstream perfumes like the aforementioned, and thus it initially presents itself as very contemporary in a quick test, but unfolds its relaxed herbaceousness over time, revealing a masculine character that is not really classical, yet quite serious and somehow well-aged. Highly noticeable and overly loud appearances are not possible with this men’s fragrance. But there are other options for that.

At least this green framework ensures that it avoids the dreaded D-classification (D for shower gel) - you know, that's currently the highest penalty on Parfumo! A paper strip test, in my opinion, falls short here because it doesn't go far beyond the top note.

The potential wearer of CRAFTSMAN could be, for example, a well-groomed gentleman of middle age, not careless or old-fashioned, but also not dressed like a vain peacock, who has always used aftershave after his daily electric shave and only enters a perfumery when he wants to gift something to a nice person. The own fragrance should smell good but not beg for attention.

Recently, I discovered in a large supermarket the complete care series of the four currently available TABAC fragrances lined up next to and on top of each other: Tabac Original, Gentle Men’s Care, Tabac Man & Fire Power.
Actually very nice and somehow sympathetic. Obviously, Mäurer & Wirtz considers quite carefully whom/how/where the products are offered.

I liked this so much that I bought the deodorant stick from CRAFTSMAN. By the way, it maintains this sauvage-like note and I like it quite well for this purpose, just like the counterpart from TABAC MAN. Mrs. Stulle also notes for the umpteenth time that it smells quite good. And THAT should mean something!

In short:
a typical fragrance of the TABAC line, but fresher and more modern right from the start. If you are looking for an exact copy of Sauvage, you will miss the mark here. If you want a modern, green-spicy, and subtly sweet men’s fragrance at a budget price: go for it!