The name of the plant according to the botanical classifier: Nicotiana Countries of production of natural raw materials: France and America Parts of the plant going into processing: dried fermented leaves Types of raw materials obtained: absolute Methods of production: extraction of concretes with petroleum ether followed by extraction of absolute with ethanol Physical characteristics of raw materials: semi-solid mass of dark brown, almost black color Olfactory characteristics of raw materials: cigar, herbaceous, mossy, woody, warm, spicy, sweet with hints of dried fruits, flowers, hay, leather, chocolate, black tea and honey Olfactory group: woody Position in the olfactory pyramid: upper, middle and base notes Additional information: in perfumery, tobacco notes are used in a variety of woody and balsamic aromas, as well as in gourmet and even floral, where tobacco gives depth, dry velvety and contrast. In addition to natural raw materials, perfumers also use synthetic or semi-synthetic bases that imitate tobacco notes to one degree or another. Often these bases and chords have nothing to do with the smell of the absolute, but recreate the aromas of tobacco leaves, cigars and even cigarettes.