21 Eau de Parfum bottle 21
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U Gender U
2007 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Tonkade Eau de Parfum bottle Tonkade

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 21
This one is a divisive, quirky sort, not really a crowd-pleaser for everyone but those who love it, really love it. If you're after something a bit different from your usual amber, this milky, woody spicebomb could be your next signature.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Tonkade
A truly gorgeous tonka-vanilla bomb with impressive staying power that's garnered a passionate following among gourmand lovers, though a few find it a bit too sweet and linear, or even pick up an unfortunate 'play-doh' note. Utterly addictive to most.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 3%
Floral 7% 5%
Fruity 0% 5%
Green 5% 1%
Sweet 26% 33%
Warm 25% 23%
Woody 20% 20%
Earthy 16% 14%
Animalic 16% 13%
Fresh 7% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
21 EdP
Tonkade EdP

Notes

Accords

21 Tonkade
100%
Woody
82%
82%
Vanilla
100%
54%
Amber
92%
90%
Warm Spicy
78%
85%
Lactonic
71%
Patchouli
58%
Sweet
66%
62%
Musky
52%
Powdery
61%
58%
Earthy
58%
Balsamic
52%
Aromatic
56%
Fruity
48%
Woody shared
100%
82%
Vanilla shared
82%
100%
Amber shared
54%
92%
Warm Spicy shared
90%
78%
85%
71%
Sweet shared
58%
66%
Musky shared
62%
52%
61%
58%
Balsamic shared
58%
52%
56%
48%

Performance

21 Tonkade
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

21

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and very long-lasting nature make it a strong contender for date nights, where its unique, sensual aroma can truly shine. While it leans towards being less ideal for office wear due to its warmth and complexity, some find it adaptable with light application. It strikes a good balance for casual outings, especially during colder months.

Tonkade

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Given its strong vanilla and amber accords, Tonkade leans quite rich and sweet, making it ideal for date nights and colder weather casual wear. Its impressive longevity and sillage could be a bit much for an office environment, but it's refined enough for some formal settings if applied lightly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
86%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Vanilla accords and Patchouli, Cashmeran notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

21
Tonkade
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