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Tonka Impériale

2010 · Unisex · Sweet & Gourmand

Tonka Impériale by Guerlain was launched in 2010, a sweet & gourmand fragrance unisex. Its accord profile is led by sweet, almond and amber. Key notes: Tonka Bean, Tobacco and Jasmine.

At a glance

Dominant accordssweet, almond, amber
Key notesTonka Bean, Tobacco, Jasmine
Community rating4.39/5 from 3,064 votes

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Accord profile

sweet13%almond12%amber12%aromatic11%vanilla10%woody10%tobacco9%nutty9%fruity8%warm spicy7%

Note pyramid

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

About this fragrance

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Tonka Impérial (2010) is a unisex oriental from Guerlain that builds its character around the tonka bean. The opening is a bright, slightly bitter blend of bergamot, rosemary, and bitter almond, which quickly gives way to a heart where tonka bean dominates, supported by tobacco and jasmine. The base of incense, cedar, and pine adds a dry, resinous depth that keeps the sweetness in check. The main accords—sweet, almond, amber, aromatic, vanilla, and woody—paint a picture of a rich, gourmand-leaning scent with a classic structure.

This is a fragrance for collectors who appreciate a well-constructed oriental with a distinctive almond-tonka signature. It suits those who enjoy sweet, ambery compositions but want something less sugary and more nuanced. Ideal for cooler weather and evening wear, it can be worn by anyone who appreciates a bold, comforting scent. As a discontinued release, it holds appeal for Guerlain enthusiasts and those seeking a unique addition to their rotation.

中文簡介

Guerlain Tonka Impérial(2010)係一款中性東方調香水,以零陵香豆為核心。前調係苦杏仁、迷迭香同佛手柑,帶出微苦嘅清新感;中調零陵香豆配煙草同茉莉,甜中帶醇;基調乳香、雪松同松樹,木質樹脂感平衡咗整體甜度。主調係甜、杏仁、琥珀、芳香、雲呢拿同木質,層次豐富。

呢支香水適合鍾意甜琥珀調但唔想太膩嘅收藏家,秋冬夜晚用最啱,男女都啱。因為已停產,對Guerlain粉絲同想搵獨特香味嘅人嚟講,好有收藏價值。

Reference data

HouseGuerlain
NameTonka Impériale
Launched2010
Marketed asUnisex
Dominant familySweet & Gourmand
Notes recorded9
Accords10

Quick answers

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What are the notes in Tonka Impériale?

Tonka Impériale by Guerlain: top notes are Bitter Almond, Rosemary and Bergamot; heart notes are Tonka Bean, Tobacco and Jasmine; base notes are Incense, Cedar and Pine.

What accords does Tonka Impériale have?

The dominant accords recorded for Tonka Impériale are sweet (100.0%); almond (89.6%); amber (88.9%); aromatic (83.4%); vanilla (79.8%).

When was Tonka Impériale launched?

Tonka Impériale by Guerlain was first released in 2010.

What does Tonka Impériale smell like?

Tonka Impériale is recorded as a sweet & gourmand fragrance, centred on Tonka Bean, Tobacco and Jasmine.

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