{"product_id":"005-tobacco-rum-leather","title":"005. Tobacco - Rum - Leather","description":"\u003ch1\u003e005\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTobacco \u0026amp; Rum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSome fragrances feel like they've always belonged.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen I first started ambustum, I had no idea which fragrances people would respond to most. Like most small businesses, you begin with a few instincts and hope you're heading in the right direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, a pattern started to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgain and again, people were drawn towards the richer, moodier fragrances. Woods, amber, tobacco and spices consistently became some of the best loved candles in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo when I began planning Small Batch, I knew there had to be one fragrance that felt at home alongside them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why \u003cstrong\u003e005\u003c\/strong\u003e exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFragrance Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRum, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lime\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClove, Patchouli, Labdanum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTobacco, Moss, Leather, Amber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it smell like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first thing that surprises most people is the freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe citrus notes arrive before anything else, lifting the fragrance with grapefruit, bergamot and lime. Alongside them, the rum adds warmth rather than sweetness, giving the opening a richness that immediately feels inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs \u003cstrong\u003e005\u003c\/strong\u003e develops, clove, patchouli and labdanum begin to emerge, gradually introducing more depth without ever becoming overpowering. The transition feels natural, almost as though the fragrance settles into the room rather than announcing itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEventually, the tobacco, leather, moss and amber take over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's worth saying that this isn't the smell of cigarette smoke. The tobacco is smooth, dry and refined, adding warmth and character rather than heaviness. Combined with the leather and amber, it creates a fragrance that's comforting, sophisticated and incredibly easy to live with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI often think the best candles don't dominate a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey simply change how the room feels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor me, \u003cstrong\u003e005\u003c\/strong\u003e does exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy I chose 005\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome fragrances find their place because they introduce something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e005\u003c\/strong\u003e earned its place because it reflects what so many ambustum customers already enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years I've noticed that whenever I introduce a richer, more atmospheric fragrance, it tends to find its audience very quickly. It's become a style that's closely associated with the brand, and it felt right that this collection should acknowledge that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, I didn't want to simply repeat something I'd already made. I wanted a fragrance that felt familiar while still bringing something of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what I found here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has the warmth and depth that many of you already know from ambustum, but with a freshness that gives it its own identity. It doesn't compete with the permanent collection. It sits comfortably alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout ambustum Small Batch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall Batch gives me the freedom to explore fragrances that sit outside the permanent collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes that's because I've always wanted to work with a particular fragrance family. Sometimes it's because a test candle refuses to be ignored. Every numbered release is chosen because, after weeks of testing, I genuinely believe it deserves a place in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach candle is hand poured in small batches and produced in limited quantities. Some numbers may return in future collections, while others will remain unique to a single year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what I enjoy most about Small Batch. Every collection captures a moment in time, and every number tells part of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ambustum.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58538245783936,"sku":"AMB-SBM-005","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0454\/9011\/0628\/files\/25d13a18-f6a7-46ca-b16f-67e058d454ca_b8f9f77f-50ba-48d4-bc7d-cb7162fdaa24.png?v=1789723003","url":"https:\/\/www.ambustum.co.uk\/products\/005-tobacco-rum-leather","provider":"ambustum.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}