Is Perfume Parlour Majestic Beans a dupe of Guerlain Tonka Imperiale?
Tonka Imperiale EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2010 | Year | 2010 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Majestic Beans EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Tonka Imperiale
- Majestic Beans
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
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.
Majestic Beans chases Guerlain Tonka Imperiale, the discontinued marzipan-tonka oriental. The powdery tonka and tobacco heart with its almond sweetness comes through, but Perfume Parlour skips the original's incense-laced elegance and herbal contrast, rendering it sweeter, simpler and less refined.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A sweet, powdery tonka oriental made for cold weather; it shines in autumn and winter and feels cloying in summer heat.
Occasions
Its cosy elegance suits evenings, dates and dressed-up occasions, with enough refinement for formal settings; less at home in the office or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Jasmine, Pine, Cedar
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Majestic Beans EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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