Carolina Herrera 2018 EDP

U £££££ Acquired

Bronze Tonka

by Philippine Courtière

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Carolina Herrera Bronze Tonka is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Philippine Courtière. Bronze Tonka opens with Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Oud, and Coffee, settles into a heart of Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Saffron. Carolina Herrera's Bronze Tonka carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher; a divisive beast if ever there was one. Expect a rich, boozy, oriental spicy vibe, but don't be surprised if your nose picks up something entirely different from one sniff to the next. Not for the faint of heart, or those who can't commit to a scent.
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  • Sensual
  • Warm
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Bronze Tonka Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent, long-lasting nature and strong sillage, coupled with its rich, warm spicy character, make it less suitable for an office environment. This scent truly shines on a date or for formal events, where its luxurious warmth can be fully appreciated without overwhelming the space. It can be worn casually, but its intensity might be a bit much for everyday errands.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Bronze Tonka plunges you into a deep, warm embrace of boozy tonka bean, softened by a touch of powdery sweetness. Right from the off, a rich, woody oud note combines with an elusive coffee facet, though some find it plays hide-and-seek. The heart is dominated by that signature tonka, while a leathery saffron and smooth sandalwood emerge in the base, creating a complex, dark, and sensual drydown that's anything but linear.

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