What would a cabaret (specifically the Moulin Rouge) smell like?

Cigarette smoke, booze, human sweat, burning wax.

Realistically, I wouldn't expect the Moulin Rouge -- or any other cabaret/bar on the planet -- to smell like potpourri.

I mean, think about it -- a relatively small, enclosed space, crowded with patrons, waiters/waitresses, musicians and dancers, lots of people smoking and drinking.

I'd expect a strong smell of cigarette smoke, mingled with spilled wine, stale beer, occasional whiffs of cheap perfume, and human sweat.

You're not likely to find scented candles or potpourri to replicate THAT, lol.

Vegas stripper sweat, lot of colliding perfumes, whiskey smells, heavy cigarettes, sweaty men