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Sara Sakina JournalQadr
Tobacco and Vanilla Perfumes in Canada
- Spicy · Woody · Gourmand
- Extrait de Parfum · 100 ml
- 10–12 hour longevity guarantee
$99.00 CADRegular price$140.00
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Tobacco and vanilla perfumes pair tobacco leaf with vanilla, often with tonka, cacao, spice and woods. Of the perfumes we carry, Sero Vanilla Ember, from a Toronto house, lists tobacco leaf, tobacco blossom, vanilla, cacao, tonka and dried fruits. Among Arabian houses, Lattafa Asad adds pepper and coffee, and Assaf Tobacco Jam 50 adds lavender. Qadr by Sara Sakina keeps vanilla, tonka and spice, with coffee and no tobacco.
Key takeaways
- Tobacco, vanilla and cacao: Sero Vanilla Ember, with tobacco leaf, tobacco blossom, vanilla, cacao, tonka and dried fruits.
- Arabian pick with tobacco: Lattafa Asad, with tobacco, vanilla, black pepper, dry wood and coffee.
- Tobacco and vanilla with lavender: Assaf Tobacco Jam 50, with bergamot, lavender, amber and patchouli.
- Spicier, with incense: Lattafa Khamrah Dukhan, with spices, tobacco, tonka, incense and praline.
- No tobacco, with coffee and spice: Qadr by Sara Sakina, with cardamom, saffron, coffee, tonka and vanilla.
What does a tobacco and vanilla perfume smell like?
A tobacco and vanilla perfume is a warm, spicy style built on dry tobacco leaf and sweet vanilla. Tonka bean and cacao often round out the heart, spice sits on top, and dried fruits and woods carry the base. Read together, those notes describe a cozy, sweet and slightly smoky scent for cooler weather and evenings.
Which tobacco and vanilla perfumes do we carry?
Here are four perfumes on our shelves, plus our own, chosen by their published notes. Three come from Arabian houses and one from Sero, a Toronto house. Notes follow each house's published lists.
| Perfume | Tobacco-vanilla notes | Different | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla Ember by Sero | Tobacco leaf, tobacco blossom, vanilla, cacao, tonka, dried fruits | No spicy or woody notes listed | Extrait de parfum |
| Asad by Lattafa | Tobacco, vanilla, a spice (black pepper), dry wood | Pineapple, coffee, iris, patchouli, amber, benzoin and labdanum; no cacao, tonka or dried fruits | Eau de parfum |
| Tobacco Jam 50 by Assaf | Tobacco, vanilla | Bergamot, lavender, amber and patchouli; no cacao, tonka or dried fruits | Extrait de parfum |
| Khamrah Dukhan by Lattafa | Spices, tobacco, tonka | Pimento, mandarin, incense, labdanum, praline, amber and benzoin; no vanilla, cacao or dried fruits listed | Eau de parfum |
| Qadr by Sara Sakina | Vanilla, tonka, spice (cardamom and saffron), woods (guaiac wood and amberwood) | Coffee, boozy notes, cade, cistus, suede, benzoin and labdanum; no tobacco, cacao or dried fruits | Extrait de parfum |
Sero Vanilla Ember: tobacco, vanilla and cacao
Vanilla Ember comes from Sero, a Toronto house rather than an Arabian one. Its published notes are tobacco leaf, tobacco blossom, vanilla, cacao, tonka bean and dried fruits. It lists no spicy or woody notes, so on paper it is sweet and simple. Choose it if you want tobacco and vanilla with cacao and dried fruit. It is an extrait de parfum in a 50 ml bottle.
Lattafa Asad: tobacco and vanilla with pepper and coffee
Asad lists tobacco and vanilla, plus black pepper and dry wood. It also has pineapple, patchouli, coffee, iris, amber, benzoin and labdanum, and no cacao, tonka or dried fruit. Pineapple and coffee give it a fruitier start and a roasted middle. Choose it if you want tobacco and vanilla with pepper and coffee. It is an eau de parfum.
Assaf Tobacco Jam 50: tobacco and vanilla with lavender
Tobacco Jam 50 keeps a short pyramid: bergamot and lavender on top, amber and patchouli in the heart, and vanilla and tobacco in the base. It lists no cacao, tonka or dried fruits. Bergamot and lavender give it a fresher, more aromatic start, and patchouli adds an earthy middle. Choose it if you want tobacco and vanilla with a fresher opening. It is an extrait de parfum in a 100 ml bottle.
Lattafa Khamrah Dukhan: spicier, with incense
Khamrah Dukhan lists spices, tobacco and tonka bean. It adds pimento, mandarin, incense, labdanum, orange blossom and patchouli, with praline, amber and benzoin in the base. Vanilla, cacao and dried fruits are not on its list, though praline and benzoin add a sweet side. Choose it if you like tobacco and spice and want more incense and resin. It is an eau de parfum.
Qadr by Sara Sakina: our own perfume, without tobacco
Qadr is our own perfume, so here is exactly where it fits. It has vanilla and tonka, spice through cardamom and saffron, and a finish of guaiac wood and amberwood. It has no tobacco, cacao or dried fruits. Instead it adds boozy notes, coffee, cade, cistus, suede, benzoin and labdanum, so it leans resinous and smoky rather than fruity. Choose it if you love warm vanilla, tonka and spice and want coffee and suede instead of tobacco. It is an extrait de parfum with our 10 to 12 hour longevity guarantee, and there is a 5 ml tester.
01Top notes
The opening
The first impression, in the opening minutes.
- CardamomGreen, cool spice with a gentle warmth.
- SaffronGolden, leathery and softly honeyed.
- Boozy notesA warm, liqueur-like glow.
- CadeA wisp of smoke from juniper wood.
02Heart notes
The heart
It settles on your skin and shows its character.
- CistusResinous and amber-sweet.
- SuedeSoft, powdery leather.
- BenzoinBalsamic, vanilla-like warmth.
- CoffeeDark roasted beans, smooth and rich.
03Base notes
The drydown
What lingers on skin and clothes for hours.
- TonkaAlmond, caramel and warm hay.
- VanillaCreamy, comforting sweetness.
- LabdanumDeep, ambery resin.
- Guaiac woodSmoky, velvety wood.
- AmberwoodDry, radiant woods.
Which tobacco and vanilla perfume should you choose?
- You want tobacco, vanilla and cacao: Sero Vanilla Ember.
- You want an Arabian pick with pepper and coffee: Lattafa Asad.
- You want tobacco and vanilla with a fresher start: Assaf Tobacco Jam 50.
- You want more spice and incense: Lattafa Khamrah Dukhan.
- You want vanilla, tonka and spice without tobacco: Qadr by Sara Sakina.
Questions about tobacco and vanilla perfumes
Which Arabian perfume pairs tobacco and vanilla?
Of the Arabian perfumes we carry, Lattafa Asad lists tobacco and vanilla, plus black pepper and dry wood. Assaf Tobacco Jam 50 also lists tobacco and vanilla, with bergamot and lavender. Sero Vanilla Ember, from a Toronto house, adds cacao, tonka and dried fruits.
Does Qadr contain tobacco?
No. Qadr is an original perfume mixed by Aymane Zerzkhane for Sara Sakina. It shares vanilla, tonka and spice with this profile, but it has no tobacco, cacao or dried fruits, and it adds coffee, boozy notes, cade, suede and labdanum.
Which of these list tobacco in their notes?
Sero Vanilla Ember (tobacco leaf and tobacco blossom), Lattafa Asad, Assaf Tobacco Jam 50 and Lattafa Khamrah Dukhan all list tobacco. Qadr by Sara Sakina does not.
Can I smell these before buying?
Yes. Visit Sara Sakina at Oakville Place in Oakville, on the upper level across from Sephora, to try testers. A second boutique opens at Bramalea City Centre in Brampton in late October 2026. For Qadr you can also order the 5 ml tester online.
Should I choose Vanilla Ember or Asad?
Choose Vanilla Ember for tobacco and vanilla with cacao, tonka and dried fruits. Choose Asad for tobacco and vanilla with black pepper, pineapple and coffee. Vanilla Ember is a 50 ml extrait de parfum and Asad a 100 ml eau de parfum.
Try the warm one side by side. Shop Qadr Extrait de Parfum 100 ml, or add the 5 ml tester from the same page. Buy any qualifying perfume over CA$40 with Qadr and get 20% off Qadr, or a free Qadr 5 ml tester instead.
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