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Tonka Impériale by Guerlain — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Tonka Impériale by Guerlain

Guerlain· 2010

Tonka Impériale

8.82.8KTypically ~$330

“Tonka bean, honeyed tobacco, and almond pastry. Guerlain's coziest exclusive — gourmand for adults who own actual furniture.”

SweetGourmandSpicyWoodyPowdery

Perfumer: Thierry Wasser

Scent profile

Top notes

Almond Rosemary Bergamot

Heart notes

Tonka bean Tobacco Jasmine

Base notes

Cedarwood Frankincense

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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