Lapidus Eau de Parfum vs Tonka Imperiale Eau de Parfum

Lapidus

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1987	Year	2010
£	Price Tier	££££

Tonka Imperiale

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lapidus Eau de Parfum

Lapidus Pour Homme: a true 80s powerhouse. It's a divisive beast - you'll either adore its audacious blend of honey and masculinity, or you'll recoil from its unapologetic vintage roar. Definitely not for the faint of heart, but for those who know, it's a masterpiece.

Acquired

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.

Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	7%
Floral	13%	8%
Fruity	5%	1%
Green	16%	11%
Sweet	18%	27%
Warm	13%	18%
Woody	19%	22%
Earthy	13%	11%
Animalic	6%	3%
Fresh	18%	13%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Lapidus EdP

Tonka Imperiale EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 12% vs 25%

Only in Lapidus Eau de Parfum

Pineapple 18% Lavender 15% Artemisia 14% Juniper 14% Lemon 13% Basil 13%

Only in Tonka Imperiale Eau de Parfum

Almond 46% Rosemary 29%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 8% vs 22%

Only in Lapidus Eau de Parfum

Honey 16% Incense 13% Pine 11% Rose 10% Rosewood 9% Orris 8% Caraway 8% Lily Of The Valley 8% Petitgrain 8%

Only in Tonka Imperiale Eau de Parfum

Tonka Bean 44% Tobacco 33%

Shared Notes

Cedar 10% vs 32%

Only in Lapidus Eau de Parfum

Tobacco 16% Patchouli 13% Oakmoss 13% Musk 13% Amber 12% Sandalwood 12% Tonka Bean 11%

Only in Tonka Imperiale Eau de Parfum

Incense 37% Pine 31%

Accords

Lapidus Eau de Parfum Tonka Imperiale Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

75%

91%

Sweet

100%

75%

Amber

90%

Almond

88%

82%

Aromatic

84%

Vanilla

79%

71%

Honey

56%

Tobacco

71%

Nutty

65%

Fruity

63%

62%

Balsamic

61%

Fresh Spicy

58%

Warm Spicy

55%

54%

Powdery

Woody shared

100%

75%

Sweet shared

91%

100%

Amber shared

75%

90%

Almond

88%

Aromatic shared

82%

84%

Vanilla

79%

Honey

71%

Tobacco shared

56%

71%

Nutty

65%

Fruity

63%

Balsamic

62%

Fresh Spicy

61%

Warm Spicy shared

58%

55%

Powdery

54%

Performance

Lapidus Eau de Parfum Tonka Imperiale Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lapidus Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

This is a beast-mode fragrance with strong projection and longevity, making it unsuitable for an office setting where it could easily overwhelm. Its bold, masculine character and sensual honey-tobacco notes lend themselves well to evening dates and formal events, though some find it too 'old-school' for modern palates. It's a bit much for casual wear, and definitely not for sport.

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.