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Tonka Imperiale, Guerlain Sweet · 2010

Tonka Imperiale

Rating4.4 ★ 3,037 votes
GenderUnisex
Year2010
Price$$$$Designer
Best for winterNighttime wear
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Collection

The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
9 notes
heartthe character
basethe foundation

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
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SweetAmberAlmondAromaticVanillaWoodyTobaccoNutty
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

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Sweet
Amber
Almond
Aromatic
Vanilla
Woody
Tobacco
Nutty
Fruity
Warm Spicy

Community profile

community votes
Season
spring
13%
summer
6%
fall
40%
winter
41%
Time of day
day
45%
night
55%

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How its notes pair

BergamotRosemaryBitter AlmondJasmineTonka BeanTobaccoCedarIncensePine
topheartbase

Signature pair: Bitter Almond and Tonka Bean

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In plain words

The main accords of Tonka Imperiale are sweet and amber. It opens with Bitter Almond and Rosemary, reveals Tonka Bean and Tobacco at its heart, and dries down to Incense and Cedar. People reach for it in autumn and winter, day or night.

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