Tabac Original Aftershave Balm

The post-shave counterpart to the Tabac Original shaving range — a balm formulation designed for operatives who prefer a conditioning recovery over an alcohol-based splash. Maintains olfactory continuity across the full Tabac Original protocol. Developed specifically for skin that requires additional soothing post-shave.

Fragrance Profile

The signature Tabac Original accord — unchanged since 1959. Fresh bergamot and lemon in the opening; lavender and warm woody depth in the heart. The base resolves into sandalwood, vetiver, amber, and musk, with the characteristic coumarin warmth that defines the Tabac identity. The balm format carries the accord more softly than the splash — better suited to extended wear without the initial alcohol impact.

Recovery

A conditioning balm base built on cetearyl isononanoate and dicaprylyl ether — lightweight esters that deliver moisture without occlusion. Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) supports skin regeneration; tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E) provides antioxidant protection. Allantoin and bisabolol target inflammation and redness, making this formulation well-suited to sensitive or freshly-irritated skin. Glycerin and xanthan gum maintain hydration levels. A thorough recovery protocol without the initial shock of an alcohol splash.

Technical Specifications

• Volume: 75ml
• Format: Aftershave balm
• Fragrance Family: Oriental Fougère
• Top Notes: Bergamot, Lemon
• Heart Notes: Lavender, Oakwood
• Base Notes: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Amber, Musk, Coumarin
• Origin: Made in Germany

The Brand: Tabac

Tabac Original was introduced in 1959 by Mäurer & Wirtz, a German fragrance house with roots in Stolberg dating to 1836. The fragrance became one of the most recognisable masculine scents in Northern Europe — the German equivalent of Old Spice in the United States or Proraso in Italy. The shaving range extends the Tabac Original accord across every stage of the protocol, maintaining olfactory continuity from lather to post-shave. Each product is made in Germany to the same standard established at launch. An uncompromising traditional asset.

Ingredients

Aqua, Alcohol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Parfum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Isoeugenol, Allantoin, Sodium Hydroxide, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Bisabolol, Citronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Coumarin, Benzyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Amyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Eugenol.