Best Tome by Pineward Perfumes Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Tome by Pineward Perfumes is a complex blend evoking a library’s quiet intimacy through notes of parchment, paper, and leather, underpinned by tobacco and black tea. Its woody heart of cedarwood and sandalwood is softened by powdery rice and orris, while coffee, ambrette, oakmoss, and nagarmotha add depth and earthiness. Those drawn to smoky, leathery, and powdery accords with a subtle aromatic freshness will find interest here.
Coeur de Noir by Beaufort £104.17
- Key notes:
- birch tar
- ginger
- ink
- leather
- paper
- rum
- tobacco
- vanillin
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- spicy
- vintage/old school
- woody
Here we consider the relationship between the sea and the art it has inspired.
Crabtree uses his grandfather's pen drawings of luxury yachts, his father's library of nautical fiction and his own tattoos as references. Accord of black ink dominate here; west Indian spiced rum; papers lost and found; the familiar dry accords of leather bound books balanced with warm enigmatic notes of vanilla pipe tobacco. All finely based around a dark heart of birch tar and labdanum.
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Montabaco by Ormonde Jayne £245.83
- Key notes:
- ambergris
- black tea
- cardamom
- clary sage
- iso-e-super
- juniper
- sandalwood
- tobacco
- Aromagroups:
- green
- spicy
- woody
An ornate tobacco leather with a hint of intoxicating tobacco bloom, as well as fresh leaves.
Montabaco is part of the Four Corners of the Earth collection and represents Latin America, the land where tobacco originated.
The perfumer conjures the original jungle encounters between natives and the sailor-explorers (who were totally oblivious to the magic of tobacco at that point). This is a novel interpretation of a tobacco-themed perfume, invoking lush green shadows full of parrot cries, mysterious blooms, and adventure.
The elixir is also exceptionally concentrated, at 42%. Hence the 'intensivo' in the title.
Deer by Wolf Brothers £100.00
- Key notes:
- coffee
- hay
- leather
- tobacco
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
The quiet majesty of the deer is undeniable as he stands aloft the dry forest, watchful and ready. Aromatic herbs, spices and aged bark reflect the fresh mountain air as it swirls around the energetic herd. Musk, leather and hay illuminate the powerful glory of the wild animal whilst smooth and earthy patchouli softens and relaxes.
Rhinoceros (2020) Version II by Zoologist £200.00
- Key notes:
- coffee
- leather
- oud
- tobacco
- whisky
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- vintage/old school
- woody
Perfumer: Prin Lomros
Please note this 2020 formulation by Prin is a new vision of the Rhinocerous theme and is not a replacement (neither conceptually and nor technically) for the prevous discontinued formulation.
Prin Lomros tells this bold leather story in his favorite witchy herbal incense style with a few nods to the first chapter (the boozy theme of rum and whiskey).
Zoologist's concept for the perfume:
"Under the searing gaze of an unrelenting sun, the ornery rhinoceros surveys his dusty territory. A tough, battered hide is his armour against the erosive onslaught of sand, whipped into a frenzy by a hot, merciless wind, as he stands strong, defending his domain.
On the first spray of Zoologist Rhinoceros, heady notes of sweet rum and whiskey collide with mellow coffee before the scent settles into its lingering journey. Rich leather, oud and incense are carried in a cloud of smoky red tobacco along a dusty amber path, dotted with hints of patchouli and moss. Rhinoceros is a sophisticated and robust scent that makes a bold, unapologetic statement. Go forth and explore your world. Don’t ask permission."
Zoologist Rhinoceros does not use animal products.
Book | Personal by Commodity £112.50
- Key notes:
- black tea
- cedarwood
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Conjuring the nostalgic, crisp woody essence of Book Balanced & Expressive with sandalwood and cedarwood, this lighter rendition puts the emphasis on freshness with the addition of aromatic black tea.
This is the Personal version of Book, for those who prefer a subtle, intimately-projecting fragrance that invites closeness. Also try Book | Balanced & Expressive and Book | Bold.
Young Cossack by Anna Zworykina £79.17
- Key notes:
- castoreum
- hay
- leather
- oakmoss
- smoke
- thyme
- tobacco
- vetiver
- wormwood
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- woody
Ты меня не бойся,
Я тебя не трону,
Ты не беспокойся.
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An intense, smoky herbal blend that, like all of Anna's creations, will transport you to an imaginary landscape.
It's inspired by Cossacks, the soldier-farmers who live in the steppes in the south of Russia, accomplished horsemen guarding the borders since the days of Catherine the Great.
You are welcome to devise your own story, but here at Bloom, we imagine a young Cossack resting among haystacks and wild herbs, smoking his clay pipe while contemplating the starry sky. His friends are sitting by the open fire nearby. Smoke is wafting through wild thyme and wormwood.
Starring
(these fragrant materials reanacted the Young Cossack story):
galbanum CO2 extract
artemisia annia essential oil
artemisia absinthium essential oil
immortel absolute
Seville lavender abs
thyme essential oil
tarragon essential oil
davana essential oil
guayak wood essential oil.
rose de May absolute
Morrocan rose absolute
cumin CO2 extract
frankincense absolute
petitgrain essential oil
geranium leaves absolute
myrth essential oil
costus absolute
oakmoss absolute
patchouli essential oil
labdanum absolute
tabacco absolute
tonka bean absolute
agarwood essential oil
vetiver essential oil
castoreum tinctura
Important notice:
Anna Zworykina’s blends are olfactive smellscapes (but neither aromatherapy, nor ‘spray-and-go’ perfumes). Her blends are sensory experiences, closer to works of art created in the scented plane (rather than, say, visual or audio).
Certain essential oils and absolutes that are used in her 100% natural perfumes may potentially cause allergies in some people. Please spray Anna Zworykina’s blends on fabric (on sleeves, scarves, etc.). This said, Anna Zworykina has acquired a huge fan base over many years and people interacted with her blends for quite a while now. We are not aware of any reports of any skin reactions so far.
However, Anna advises that those who are prone to allergic reactions, pregnant and nursing women, as well as people with chronic illnesses to be extra careful. Before trying natural blends, study the list of ingredients and consult with a doctor if you are not sure or a had a history of allergies. If you do decide to put these blends on your skin (unable to resist the temptation) always test the blend on the inside part of your elbow first and wait.
Do not spray these blends liberally as a cloud in the way you would spray a conventional perfume. Anna’s smellscapes need to be… carefully applied and experienced. Be mindful that some oils can also make your skin hyper-sensitive to UV.
Putain des Palaces by Etat Libre d'Orange £129.17
- Key notes:
- ginger
- leather
- rice powder
- rose
- violet
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
In this fantasy of the boudoir, the powdered top note evokes the sophisticated woman who dresses for seduction, and undresses for profit. She is the temptress who awaits her prey in the hotel bar, and leads her lucky victim to unimaginable delights…
Chypre Shot by Olfactive Studio £166.67
- Key notes:
- amber
- black tea
- coffee
- labdanum
- oakmoss
- saffron
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- woody
A new project with Bertrand Duchaufour and a landscape artist/photographer Martin Hill.
The same way in which Martin goes to a sight and rearranges what nature left there into an installation, the perfumer rearranged some molecules and materials to put the beauty of a natural material into focus.
Also Martin aims to let his stuctures to be absorbed back into natural chaos. Perfume evaporates into the environment in a similar fashion, beautiful but transient.
In Chypre Shot all the focus is on a classic chypre effect (citrus - tart flower- dark woody background). However, the traditional rose is replaced with peony and for the signature dessert gourmand touch of his, Bertrand throws in a delectable coffee and cardamom combination.
The structure and image which were the conceptual inspiration for the perfume are below. It's a mysterious, rich haze full of the sweet scents of a meadow. There is also a nod to oakmoss (one of the pillars of the chypre architecture).
Ember Shaan by Byermia £108.33
- Key notes:
- chocolate
- coffee
- gun powder
- incense
- oud
- rose
- sandalwood
- tobacco
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- spicy
“Shaan” is a Sanskrit name meaning greatness and majesty. The perfumer intertwines the name with the legend of the Egyptian pharaoh Thutmose, the conquering leader whose final battle was foretold by the oracles. Ember Shaan is a fragrance that shifts and evolves, reflecting the concept of victory intertwined with sorrow. With a variety of ouds and frankincenses, this extrait explores how a bright fire fades into a smouldering ember, while also deepening into something more profound. Coffee, rose and sandalwood combine their rich effects into an olfactory syrup that infuses the woods, while spicy opoponax and stony gunpowder add punctuation and surprise.
Tobacco Tuberose by Anna Zworykina £79.17
- Key notes:
- orris (iris root)
- sandalwood
- tobacco
- tuberose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
- vintage/old school
- woody
Tobacco Tuberose - a leather floral vintage experiment. Green bitterness, milky-white flowers in a half-light of a library, soft clouds of tobacco smoke, cozy leather chairs, silence and comfort.
It is tobacco which surely leads in this duet. Warm and rich, the fragrance opens with bitter, slightly metallic green notes of violet leaves, they unfurl into dim old library cabinet. The cabinet is full of curling aromatic flows of pipe tobacco smoke. Then leather appears, warm and tactile, and then a sudden gust of wind brings a heady, almost narcotic smell from a tall elegant bouquet of tuberoses. Try it on, find out who will lead for you – white flowers or tobacco-leather.
Anna advises to choose chilly dull weather to experience this fragrance – it warms and comforts in a most subtle and pleasant way.
Starring
(these fragrant materials reanacted the Tobacco tuberose story):
Artemisia absinthium e.o.
Frankincense e.o.
Tuberose abs
Lavender abs
Rose de may absolute
Rosa gallica e.o.
Agarwood e.o.
Sandalwood e.o.
Orris CO2 extract
Castoreum tinctura
Acacia farnesiana e.o.
Tabacco abs
Jasmine sambac abs
Cistus e.o.
Ambrette CO2 extract
Angelica root absolute
Important notice:
Anna Zworykina’s blends are olfactive smellscapes (but neither aromatherapy, nor ‘spray-and-go’ perfumes). Her blends are sensory experiences, closer to works of art created in the scented plane (rather than, say, visual or audio).
Certain essential oils and absolutes that are used in her 100% natural perfumes may potentially cause allergies in some people. Please spray Anna Zworykina’s blends on fabric (on sleeves, scarves, etc.). This said, Anna Zworykina has acquired a huge fan base over many years and people interacted with her blends for quite a while now. We are not aware of any reports of any skin reactions so far.
However, Anna advises that those who are prone to allergic reactions, pregnant and nursing women, as well as people with chronic illnesses to be extra careful. Before trying natural blends, study the list of ingredients and consult with a doctor if you are not sure or a had a history of allergies. If you do decide to put these blends on your skin (unable to resist the temptation) always test the blend on the inside part of your elbow first and wait.
Do not spray these blends liberally as a cloud in the way you would spray a conventional perfume. Anna’s smellscapes need to be… carefully applied and experienced. Be mindful that some oils can also make your skin hyper-sensitive to UV.
About Tome by Pineward Perfumes
- How does Tome differ from the fragrances listed here?
- Tome combines powdery, woody, smoky, and leathery notes with elements like parchment and rice powder that lend a unique dry, tactile quality. Many fragrances here share some notes but vary in adding florals, spices, or animalic touches that distinguish them from Tome's balanced and nuanced profile.
- Which fragrances share the tobacco note with Tome?
- Several fragrances on this page feature tobacco prominently, including Coeur de Noir, Montabaco, Deer, Rhinoceros Version II, Young Cossack, Ember Shaan, and Tobacco Tuberose. Tobacco contributes to the smoky and leathery facets common in these scents.
- Are there fragrances here that focus more on powdery notes like Tome?
- Putain des Palaces and Tobacco Tuberose include powdery rice powder and orris notes respectively, which align with Tome’s powdery character. These fragrances add different nuances such as floral or spicy accords but maintain a powdery sensibility.









