In European culture, the Belle Époque stands for the period of transition from tradition to modernity, for the sophisticated world of the big cities at the end of the 19th century, characterized by the elegance of the boulevards and salons.

It is all too easy to imagine Larsen's tobacco of the same name as the ideal prop for such a play, as it combines a number of the characteristics of this period. It has a noble appearance, composed of exquisite ingredients, Virginia, Burley and Oriental tobaccos, plus a pinch of Black Cavendish, all of which are carefully balanced.

Its aromas are varied and complex; in addition to vanilla, mango and passion fruit contribute to its exoticism, and a dash of rum gives it a certain extravagance.