House of EM5 2025

Chambal

WoodyIndianMenEau de Parfum

Opens with Tobacco, Smoky Notes, Spices, and Bergamot lending an immediate elegance deepening through a woody heart of Honey, Dried Fruits, Incense, and Leather over a dry, grounded base of Amber, Musk, Oud, and Sandalwood.

Is Chambal a clone of Red Tobacco?

Red TobaccoManceraLoose

This bottle carries the Red Tobacco DNA. Shares 5 notes with the original.

incenseagarwood oudtobaccomusksandalwood
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Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Loose inspiration, a different take

Only loosely related to Red Tobacco by Mancera. Safe to own both.

Wear in
fall
winter
Wear for
evening
statement
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Chambal bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WarmSweetAnimalicSmokyResinousWoodyAromaticBitter

Longevity

11h

Sillage

Heavy

Launched

2025

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

Top, Heart & Base Notes

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Chambal is widely considered inspired by Mancera Red Tobacco, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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