💸 Intense Red Tobacco by Mancera | Unboxing Series 🎁 SAFFRON / TOBACCO / SYNTHETIC

[@rxl209pourhomme6]

It’s a guilty pleasure. It’s a fragrance. Everybody knows is harsh but they still like it. I still like it.

[@robes08]

My face is as thrilled about your comment as buddy in your thumbnail picture. 😄

[@boogiedaddy3434]

I fell for the hype on the original and it was one of the first niche frags I ever bought. I wore it a few times that winter, but it has just sat on my shelf for the last several years. I ended up getting a sample of this one and hoped it would be a great improvement --- not so much. It's a Mancera, so I should've known better. Your assumption is correct. As shrill as this one is, it's not as shrieky as the original. This one's a tad darker and has a more leathery feel. That's about it.

[@GianmarioScotti]

As for your current review: could you add a small comment after a 1h or 2h drydown? I would be very curious whether your opinion on the drier "version" is any better :)

[@robertarmstrong6015]

Red tobacco original...particularly the dry down works really well in open air casual settings in cool weather. As far as I am concerned it's specially for that purpose...and does it very well. Outside of that though it may be problematic especially if smelled close up. Its meant to be caught whiffs of in the air from a distance.

[@robes08]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Timboslice321]

Thank you for your honesty! This is why I subscribe 👍

[@Alritealritealrite]

Same.

[@robes08]

I appreciate that!

[@izmolaitela6684]

Im wearing the original red tobacco right now and its AMAZING! The magic really happens in the drydown and the opening really is super synthetic (I still kinda love it) and smelling it on a strip doesnt do it any good. Put it on skin in the winter and its amazing. The sillage is this sweet dark cloud and pretty long lasting too. Cant say anything about the intense, heard its even more refined so yes the original might be even more screechy

[@MoahGentle]

Interesting, whenever I sampled it to me the opening minutes/hour was the most synthetic smelling and harsh, in the mid it mellowed down a lot. That’s when I enjoy it. But since I already own Carlisle to me it’s a redundant purchase.

[@izmolaitela6684]

@ And those are my 2 least favorite amouages so that probably tells everything how different our taste is then

[@robes08]

Appreciate your thoughts!

[@GoranAbraxas]

I love the OG Red Tobacco, opening and all, it just pushes the right buttons. Had a sample of the intense version, can't get it out of my head since - I might like it even more than the OG.

[@robes08]

Thanks for sharing.

[@angelcuev6762]

They did not needed to do this but they did. Red tobacco was enough.strong and aggressive. Thank you marc for your take on this one.

[@GymJones865]

Intense red tobacco is actually weaker and smoother than the original. Sweetness is toned down in the opening with intense red tobacco. The only thing they did not needed to do was name it intense red tobacco.

[@FernandoJose.FJSFJS]

I really like Red Tabacco, I get a lot of compliments on it, but based on your review of this "intense" one, I'll continue with the first one. It's even running out, I'm going to buy another one😉👍

[@robes08]

Thanks for sharing. Don't take my word for it. You may enjoy the intense as well.

[@richuncle9689]

I bought Red tobacco and honestly, I think I regret it. Intense is extremely similar. Both strong but not beastly

[@GianmarioScotti]

I recommend that you try at least a decant of the original Red Tobacco. It's different enough compared to Intense to be interesting.

[@NazgulfromLOTR]

For me, Red Tobacco the original is one of my favourite scents out of my relatively small collection BUT i agree with your description. Sometimes even i get bothered by the plasticky opening that is also present throughout the lifetime of the fragrance, admitedly to a smaller degree. I really like the drydown of it tho and in the air it smells amazing. I used to get upset about people calling Montale / Mancera synthetic and lower quality niche but its a thing of perspective. Once you get your nose on some Serge Lutens, Ormonde Jayne or even Guerlain then you start to see the validity of the critique.

[@taliano6965]

Its only for a real man with big D

[@izmolaitela6684]

and then theres amouage that is class above all those "better" brands you mentioned

[@NazgulfromLOTR]

@izmolaitela6684 Ive tested and reviewed 13 Amouages on fragrantica and while I respect the scents deeply, only Interlude and Royal Tobacco captured me but to each his own.

[@robes08]

Appreciate your fair comment on how you feel. Thanks for sharing.

[@KWMonty]

I have a question for you. Are Fragflex and Fragrancebuy sister companies? I remember watching a Fragflex unboxing on one of the channels and he was unboxing one of those red and white boxes that Fragrancebuy used to use.

[@robes08]

No idea, haven't really put that much effort in looking into it.

[@majstorgile]

Got old batch , most powerful synthetic bomb in my whole collection of 500+ bottles. Using it while cycling , so I can easy run away from people hating smell of it.

[@robes08]

😅 Great strategy 👏

[@kez850]

Hated Red Tobacco as the wearer, but loved it in the air on other people. Was just way too strong. Even with 1 spray. Curious to try this version out..

[@robes08]

Thanks for sharing.

[@miker6619]

I don’t know who would spray this on and walk around thinking they smell good! Instant skin scrubber!

[@robes08]

😁

[@biggboi1967]

I got my nose on this version here at my local Bloomingdale’s and, oh boy!. It was not what I expected. IMO it was just bad from opening to dry down. I need to try the OG, it may be better.

[@robes08]

I'm sure fragflex will eventually send me the og for decanting, so I'll eventually test it as well.

[@omarion2k]

Tried the original red tobacco and felt like I had been chemically attacked, def got no interest in anything more "intense". Only mancera I like so far are Saharian Wind and Aoud Vanille. Aoud Vanille does have a bit of that chemical oud smell at the start but it does tone down fast and isn't anywhere near as bad.

[@robes08]

Let's strike this one up as a fail.

[@XanoviaScents]

I enjoy the normal Red Tobacco WAY more than the 'Intense'... Red Tobacco Intense highlights the wrong notes for me and just becomes a mess... I'll stick with the original personally... Great video as always Marc... ^_^

[@robes08]

Thanks for your insight as well!

[@Roy_Godiksen]

Very hyped fragrance ❤❤👏👏

[@taliano6965]

Og red tobacco is One of the Best tobacco Fragrances

[@robes08]

Oof , thanks for sharing but I personally doubt that.

[@fredbagley2097]

For the first hour it is just ok. After that it is so off putting. Not sure why anyone would buy this or the OG. Do not waste your money. You are correct, synthetic mess

[@robes08]

☝️

[@jkunani9456]

I love the OG Red Tobacco. It’s loud and bold. Perfect for the Chicago weather.

[@robes08]

Chi town!

[@wutru3142]

I don’t like Montale and I don’t like Mancera. Cheap and loud!

[@Exmorted]

I'll throw these names in here again, because I really want to hear your take on the following: - Nicolai Parfumeur - New York *intense* - Argos - Nemean Lion - Aquaflor Firenze - Aoud - Coreterno - Hardkor

[@seanp7871]

New York intense is one of my favourites ✌️

[@Exmorted]

@@seanp7871 I would go so far as to say that it's my all-time favourite!

[@wutru3142]

I’ve only smelled New York Intense and that is a classic masterpiece!

[@robes08]

Noted!

[@Exmorted]

@@robes08 New York intense is my all time favourite, and a classic in perfumery imo, Nemean lion is a flagship from argos - ambery, musky, cistus, moss, pine, sage/pepper/juniper, and then a slightly pelt-like dry-down. Some think it's too ambery or musky, some don't like it being animalic, some absolutely love it. FBB did hype it up, but also has some legitimate positive reviews as well as negatives. Aoud is my most recent pickup - sticky sweet dried fruit, light oud, nutmeg, saffron, incensy, and it's just... I find it addicting. And Hardkor might be a bit of a curveball, because it really splits the waters with fragranceheads - some love it because it has some fruity, tropical notes like mango coupled with leather, and some find the leather to be synthetic and too everpresent - I like it because it feels kind of like how I'd picture the air in cuba smells.

[@MrDusteybowls]

My favorite mancera atm is aoud lemon mint from Montale is a tie oudyssee/ blue matcha.

[@BR-lq6fc]

I've tested 6 Manceras and I won't be testing any more. Perhaps I was unlucky (though these 6 were all highly recommended by a popular KZbinr) but they were all terribly synthetic and cheap smelling

[@robes08]

They are high on the misses. They do have a few solid ones. I wouldn't miss the brand if they went under.

[@marlonious7650]

1st ballot hall of famer.

[@mustafajakubovic2204]

Hi Rob, can you find and do a review about Jazeel Parfumes Heyam 😊 thank you

[@kostas9826]

Pierre Something...😆

[@BNOVA]

Hey Marc. I would want you to try a sample of thr original. The opening is too haesh for too long for me but the dry down is good. I would like to see your interpretation of that opening but u fear it will be as aweful as this one.

[@robes08]

Most likely to be honest but that's the journey. I'm always open to trying.

[@elijahray9792]

Please do a review on these “Creed Absolu dupes “. These reviewers keep comparing these to that which it’s not maybe one of them has a hint. But I’m tired of the hype and 🐑 Afnan rebel Supremacy collectors edition Armaf Precieux (only one that has the feel of Absolu)

[@robes08]

I can't put myself through these dupes. My interest is 0 with all of them. I'd love to help but sorry.

[@marcin_biardzki]

I don’t know if you’re being too harsh on this fragrance. I don’t know it, I haven’t smelled it, but I do own and like the original. I think you’re so critical of it because the whole gang of influencers overhyped this scent. Moreover, it seems like they were all instructed to call it a “beast mode projector,” when it’s really not. Give it fifteen minutes. The original, after a quarter of an hour, becomes pleasantly warm and starts to resemble the scent of cherry shisha tobacco-something with a jam-like consistency. I think this gang of salespeople disguised as reviewers has tainted your opinion. Best regards, and thank you for your work and for not being like that crowd, misleading people while pretending to be an advisor (but in reality being a salesperson earning a commission). Best!

[@robes08]

I don't base my reviews on others. It would devaluate what I'm doing here. It's all about what the scent gives me.

[@jimmyejohnson1187]

Intense (SWEET) Red Tobacco!

[@harveytrevino2257]

Is Mark part of the Free bottle brigade!!?? 😂😂 JK

[@Mr.Cologne]

They beat me again 😂😂😂😂

[@robes08]

When i review popular or newer stuff you're in trouble. I'm sure I'll see you again in the top spot on the next paris Hilton review 😅

[@Mr.Cologne]

@robes08 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Edi0727]

If you looking for a sweet strong tobbacco this one is great.

[@firstactionhero]

I really don't like Red Tobacco. It solidified the idea in my head that Mancera is Niche for cheapie lovers - super synthetic. I really liked Cedrat Boise, but Red Tobacco made me forever turn away from Montale and Mancera. Absolutely correct is has a syrup vibe to me. If you like Argos fragrances and/or Creed Centaurus, you will probably like this. I don't like any of them. Honestly, it is almost exactly like those. Kinda makes you wonder why Creed and Argos charge so much when Mancera does the exact same thing for 100 USD

[@sabrinaandbenji1390]

There are a few for women that are okay called.choco violet , and amore caffe I think the cola ones are nice too,.but this red.tobacco one seems to have gotten the most hype for some reason

[@sk8girldecks11]

I agree but Mancera is still a great brand. You get quality presentation and mid tier juice for less than designer price. Nothing to hate about it.

[@fussballmeister301]

​@@sk8girldecks11 I agree 💯 with you. I can't stand all this snobbery crap

[@johnwilliams221]

To me it's Vick's Cherry on top of tobacco. A Bette Midler fragrance...From a distance

[@MoahGentle]

I never smelled the Intense, but the original has a very harsh opening, I think you’d hate it and bash it in the unboxing vid if you made one. I personally enjoy it in the mid and drydown but without a full wear you won’t experience that.

[@robes08]

I hear ya. This was shockingly cheap. Perhaps a full wear might help.

[@No_Dice200]

Let's criticize every opening of every fragrance. We wouldn't buy them. 😂😂😂😂

[@robes08]

That's the point. Anti influencer. I'll tell you the select few that have a good to great opening 👍

[@thehomemadedisease9485]

I blind bought this damn thing, first Mancera, and my last one. The opening is pointlessly pungent. It makes the rest of it so bothersome to smell. The bottle is cool, but that's it really.

[@NANAIMOmdb]

Drydown!

[@GaVoHD]

If you want a great tobacco scent then you need to get your hands on AUM We Need Peace.

[@robes08]

👍

[@Davidcs96]

There’s a play-dohey thing I’ve smelled on several manceras that for me is a no no

[@sk8girldecks11]

I never understood Red Tobacco. It’s touted as a strong appealing compliment getter yet it’s a synthetic offensive mess. This is everything a fbb reviewer would never recommend but somehow it got traction. I always thought this smelled like shit to be blunt lol. Definitely not Mancera’s best work.

[@robes08]

😅 loved this comment

[@Principemostprincipe]

Cough syrup in the opening, but actually drwdown gets better. I am not huge fan of this dna

[@robes08]

Same. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheBeardedDane]

How dare you not liking My favorite freshie??? 😂 Nah.. I love the original.. This one sounds boring.. Never tried it, and im sticking to the original ☺️

[@robes08]

Fair enough! Thanks for stopping by!

[@snpdo]

Mancera is seriously overrated.

[@robes08]

Truth, but available and afford hence the popularity.

[@ZA-co9vj]

Would like to see more positive reviews. Seems 95% are negative.

[@robes08]

You'll always get that here. Maybe more so now because these aren't scents I'm purchasing or testing from my own choice. Eventually, you'll get much more positive reviews, but it's def. not all rainbows here.

[@MattyS54]

too strong for me - crude, unrefined, obnoxious. qualities i avoid at all costs in a fragrance.

[@robes08]

👌

[@edsaban572]

😂

[@seanp7871]

Red tobacco is a synthetic mess

[@robes08]

☝️

[@The_Fuzz1]

Mancera is a horrible house.

[@robes08]

☝️

[@dukeagainsttheodds3170]

😂😂😂 my man! Salute @Robes08

[@Nanen1984]

Yes, generally the problem with Mancera perfumes is the synthetic touch. They use a lot of synthetic materials, which allude to perfumes like Lattafa or Armaf, and somehow lose that niche shine. Again, the perfumes are very good, but there is still a small pebble in the shoe that bothers me.

[@robes08]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@slhines7]

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