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Guerlain

Tonka Impériale

Perfumer: Thierry Wasser

2010UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

8.5/ 10
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Guerlain Tonka Impériale is a sweet, woody unisex scent built around tonka bean, tobacco and cedarwood; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: The community loves this one, the score says it all.

How does it perform?

From 1,236 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.6 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money
6.5 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

93% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

CedarwoodFrankincense
Stone pine wood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Sweet
  2. Gourmand
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Powdery
  7. Creamy
  8. Smoky

What does Tonka Impériale smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Votes lean somewhat feminine, though plenty of voters call it masculine.

It opens with bergamot, rosemary and almond, kept light. In the heart, tobacco, tonka bean and jasmine make it sweet, creamy and powdery, with a gourmand feel. The base of cedarwood, frankincense and stone pine wood leaves a smoky, spicy woodiness. Yves Rocher Nuit Vanille and The Dua Brand Tonkalicious have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Bergamot
    • Rosemary
    • Almond
  2. First hours

    • Tobacco
    • Tonka bean
    • Jasmine
  3. Towards evening

    • Cedarwood
    • Frankincense
    • Stone pine wood

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 38%
    Autumn
  • 38%
    Winter
  • 17%
    Spring
  • 8%
    Summer
  • Evening
    30%
  • Nighttime
    29%
  • Casual
    18%
  • Daytime
    12%
  • Office
    10%

Least picked for the office.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026