485 community ratings

Vétiver Tonka

Name: Vétiver Tonka
Brand: Hermès

Perfumer: Jean-Claude Ellena

2004UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.8/ 10

Community score
485 ratings

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Hermès Vétiver Tonka is a unisex scent that softens a green, earthy core with the sweet, gourmand warmth of tonka.

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How does it perform?

From 347 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.2 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.0 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

83% 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

Sandalwood Tonka bean Tobacco Hazelnut Lily of the valley Praliné Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Green
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Earthy

What does Vétiver Tonka smell like?

Vetiver and sandalwood build its woody, smoky frame, and tobacco darkens it slightly. Tonka bean, hazelnut and praliné sweeten the greenery and add a creamy warmth, while lily of the valley brings a light freshness. The spicy and oriental touches soften the edges instead of sharpening them.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and office settings. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though many call it feminine. Goutal Vétiver and Chanel Sycomore have a close profile.