44 community ratings

Tough Tonic

2019MenModern

7.2/ 10

Community score
44 ratings

Maddox and Mills Tough Tonic is a fresh, fruity scent for men, opening on orange, lemon and apple and balanced by the spice of clove and ginger.

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How does it perform?

From 46 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

5.8 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.7 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

8.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

68% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does Tough Tonic smell like?

The opening is citrusy and lightly sweet, with orange, lemon and apple. In the heart, clove, geranium and ginger add a spicy, floral touch. Vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood form a woody base, and the overall impression stays fresh and sweet with a slightly synthetic woodiness.

Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it sits close and never feels heavy. Most voters pick spring and autumn, then summer, and winter gets the fewest votes. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Tonic and La Rive Grey Point (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.