Vanille Tonka Eau de Parfum bottle Vanille Tonka
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
- Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
Stairway to Heaven Eau de Parfum bottle Stairway to Heaven

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vanille Tonka
This one's a proper split-decision, like marmite for your nose. Some find it a revelation, a masterpiece of spicy, dry vanilla, while others are baffled, smelling only lemons and dusty spice. Definitely test before you commit, as your skin chemistry will dictate your experience.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Stairway to Heaven
A divisive scent for the modern palate. For some, it's an intriguing journey of incense and vanilla; for others, a chaotic mishmash. Definitely not a blind buy.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 19% 25%
Floral 12% 13%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 10% 5%
Sweet 29% 24%
Warm 30% 21%
Woody 3% 9%
Earthy 6% 6%
Animalic 1% 8%
Fresh 15% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Vanille Tonka EdP
Stairway to Heaven EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 35% vs 26%
Mandarin 31% vs 29%
Only in Vanille Tonka
Basil 34%
Only in Stairway to Heaven
Incense 24% Bergamot 19%
Shared Notes
Pepper 26% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 35% vs 33%
Tonka Bean 33% vs 21%
Only in Vanille Tonka
Incense 31%
Only in Stairway to Heaven
Musk 24% Cedar 21%

Accords

Vanille Tonka Stairway to Heaven
100%
Vanilla
62%
72%
Citrus
100%
95%
Warm Spicy
54%
81%
Amber
55%
71%
Fresh Spicy
51%
70%
Aromatic
56%
58%
Sweet
58%
Smoky
47%
58%
Balsamic
56%
Cinnamon
Powdery
48%
Woody
47%
Vanilla shared
100%
62%
Citrus shared
72%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
95%
54%
Amber shared
81%
55%
Fresh Spicy shared
71%
51%
Aromatic shared
70%
56%
58%
Smoky shared
58%
47%
58%
56%
48%
47%

Performance

Vanille Tonka Stairway to Heaven
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Vanille Tonka

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its spicy and subtly smoky accords, this isn't an everyday office scent, though moderate wear might suit. It leans nicely into date nights or casual evenings due to its inviting warmth, while its unique complexity allows for formal settings if applied lightly.

Stairway to Heaven

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its distinctive, complex profile with prominent incense and vanilla makes it a bit too bold for a typical office setting, but perfect for dates or evening casual wear. The warmth and spice lend themselves well to cooler weather and social gatherings, though it might be a bit much for formal occasions given its modern edge. It's certainly not suited for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
85%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Amber accords and Pepper, Incense notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Vanille Tonka
Stairway to Heaven
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