Opus XIV Royal Tobacco

The opening cuts through the air with sharp cardamom, anise, and basil, quickly anchored by the sacred weight of frankincense and elemi. Prunol and osmanthus introduce a dark, fruity sweetness that bleeds into a dense center of tobacco absolute and liquorice root. It is a dry, woody affair, where birch tar and Assam oud provide a rugged, smoky backbone that clings to fabric for days. As it settles, Peru balsam and vanilla soften the edges, turning a complex, spicy start into a slow, powdery burn that demands space and time.