Tonka Imperiale Eau de Parfum bottle Tonka Imperiale
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2010 Year 2022
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Nektar Eau de Parfum bottle Nektar

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tonka Imperiale Eau de Parfum
This much-hyped Guerlain masterpiece, now infamously discontinued and reformulated, evokes extreme devotion and frustration in equal measure. A rich, sweet tonka-almond dream to some; an overpriced, underperforming disappointment to others.
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Our Verdict - Nektar Eau de Parfum
Nektar is a divisive beast: some rave about its sublime blend of aromatic warmth and gourmand sweetness, others recoil from what they perceive as a synthetic mess. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it scent that commands attention, for better or worse.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 11%
Floral 8% 6%
Fruity 1% 5%
Green 11% 8%
Sweet 27% 27%
Warm 18% 21%
Woody 22% 15%
Earthy 11% 14%
Animalic 3% 5%
Fresh 13% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tonka Imperiale EdP
Nektar EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 25% vs 16%
Only in Tonka Imperiale Eau de Parfum
Almond 46% Rosemary 29%
Shared Notes
Cedar 32% vs 20%
Only in Tonka Imperiale Eau de Parfum
Incense 37% Pine 31%

Accords

Tonka Imperiale Eau de Parfum Nektar Eau de Parfum
100%
Sweet
92%
84%
Aromatic
100%
90%
Amber
63%
88%
Almond
79%
Vanilla
74%
75%
Woody
74%
Honey
75%
71%
Tobacco
55%
Warm Spicy
69%
65%
Nutty
63%
Fruity
Balsamic
57%
Cinnamon
56%
Sweet shared
100%
92%
Aromatic shared
84%
100%
Amber shared
90%
63%
88%
Vanilla shared
79%
74%
Woody shared
75%
74%
75%
71%
Warm Spicy shared
55%
69%
65%
63%
57%
56%

Performance

Tonka Imperiale Eau de Parfum Nektar Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Tonka Imperiale Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its rich, deep, and often described as 'opulent' profile, coupled with strong performance (for some), makes it less suitable for an office environment. However, its sophisticated and sensual character is perfect for dates, special evenings, and formal events where it can truly shine without being overwhelming.

Nektar Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and sweet, dense profile make it less suitable for quiet office environments. Nektar truly shines on a date or formal occasion where its complex, warm accords can create a memorable presence without being overpowering if applied judiciously.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
80%
Accord
67%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Sweet, Vanilla accords and Cedar, Tonka Bean notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Tonka Imperiale Eau de Parfum
Nektar Eau de Parfum
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