Tonka Cola Eau de Parfum vs Back to Black Eau de Parfum

Tonka Cola

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2022	Year	2009
££	Price Tier	££££

Back to Black

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tonka Cola Eau de Parfum

This one is a real Marmite scent - you'll either adore its boozy, spiced fizzy cola uniqueness or you'll find it reminiscent of grandmas and cough syrup. It's not a safe blind buy, but if it clicks, you'll be smelling like a delicious, attention-grabbing oddity.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Back to Black Eau de Parfum

Divisive, complex, and utterly intriguing, Back to Black is either a masterpiece of dark honeyed tobacco or a baby wipes and urinal cake nightmare. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it scent that commands attention, for better or worse.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	10%	5%
Floral	7%	8%
Fruity	9%	9%
Green	0%	3%
Sweet	44%	35%
Warm	25%	27%
Woody	8%	12%
Earthy	13%	13%
Animalic	2%	5%
Fresh	9%	6%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Tonka Cola EdP

Back to Black EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Cinnamon 29% Cherry 26% Lemon 24% Nutmeg 21%

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in Tonka Cola Eau de Parfum

Cinnamon 29% Cherry 26% Lemon 24% Nutmeg 21%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 28% vs 4%

Only in Tonka Cola Eau de Parfum

Coca-Cola 47% Orange Blossom 24%

Only in Back to Black Eau de Parfum

Honey 8% Tobacco 6% Cherry 6% Vanilla 5% Almond 5% Raspberry 5% Gingerbread 5% Tonka Bean 4% Amber 4% Nutmeg 4% Benzoin 4% Chamomile 4% Cardamom 4% Saffron 4% Frankincense 4% Oak 4% Labdanum 4% Cedar 4% Coriander 4% Bergamot 4% Geranium 4%

Only in Tonka Cola Eau de Parfum

Tonka Bean 29% Vanilla 26% Benzoin 24% Labdanum 21%

Accords

Tonka Cola Eau de Parfum Back to Black Eau de Parfum

100%

Warm Spicy

51%

62%

Sweet

100%

80%

Coca-Cola

72%

Vanilla

51%

Honey

71%

69%

Cinnamon

64%

Amber

57%

62%

Citrus

62%

Cherry

52%

Tobacco

58%

Fruity

54%

Floral

48%

47%

Fresh Spicy

45%

Aromatic

Almond

44%

Warm Spicy shared

100%

51%

Sweet shared

62%

100%

Coca-Cola

80%

Vanilla shared

72%

51%

Honey

71%

Cinnamon

69%

Amber shared

64%

57%

Citrus

62%

Cherry shared

62%

52%

Tobacco

58%

Fruity

54%

Floral

48%

Fresh Spicy

47%

Aromatic

45%

Almond

44%

Performance

Tonka Cola Eau de Parfum Back to Black Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Tonka Cola Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its bold projection and strong, spiced Gourmand profile make it a bit much for the office if oversprayed, though some find it acceptable. It shines in casual and date settings, garnering compliments, and its warm, spicy nature lends itself well to cooler evening events.

Back to Black Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its potent projection and rich, complex notes make it unsuitable for an office setting, but ideal for intimate date nights and formal events where its luxurious character can shine. It's often described as a 'night fragrance' or for colder weather, further limiting casual wear.