Bitter AlmondOpens with
Tonka BeanHeart
IncenseDries down to
Thierry WasserThe nose · 253 fragrances · also made L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum (2016)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Guerlain · Sold as unisex
Tonka Imperiale
The quiet luxury of an intimate dinner, where the warm glow of candles enhances the rich notes of vanilla and tobacco, creating a cocoon of aromatic comfort.
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Tonka ImperialePremium · $100–250
39%Similar accords, often for lessSehr · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares bitter almond, tonka bean and jasmine8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2010 by Guerlain and crafted by Thierry Wasser, Tonka Imperiale is an Oriental fragrance that deftly balances sweet and woody notes with aromatic complexity. The composition begins with the bright zest of bergamot and rosemary before transitioning into a rich heart of tonka bean, jasmine, and incense. A warm base of tobacco, cedar, and pine rounds out this scent, creating a luxurious and enveloping aroma that captures both sophistication and warmth.
Tonka Imperiale is best applied to pulse points for its warmth to develop fully. The fragrance takes about an hour to settle on skin, so plan accordingly — one or two sprays should be enough to enjoy its full depth without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — Tonka Imperiale, Guerlain
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Thierry Wasser
The guardian of GuerlainThierry Wasser is the in-house perfumer at Guerlain — a title that makes him the custodian of one of perfumery's most storied legacies.
“I am not going to betray five generations of the family.”
Thierry Wasser · Wallpaper*, December 2008
Designer Guerlain
More from the house · founded 1828 · France
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What people
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A community favourite: loved by 56%, disliked or hated by 7%.