Is Perfume Parlour Bean XXV a dupe of Le Labo Tonka 25?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Tonka 25
- Bean XXV
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
This one's proper divisive, isn't it? If you fancy a musky, woody tonka that can swing from 'gorgeous' to 'sweaty feet' depending on your skin, then dive in. Otherwise, maybe swerve it.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Le Labo - Tonka 25. Built around Atlas Cedar, Orange Blossom, Styrax, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Le Labo - Tonka 25.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its musky, woody character and moderate-to-strong sillage make it a bit much for the office if oversprayed. It truly shines on a date or for cooler weather casual wear, offering intimacy and intrigue without being overly formal. It's definitely not one for the gym.
Seasons
Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the woody signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.
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 6 notes is in the original, including Vanilla, Musk, Orange Blossom
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Bean XXV 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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