Experimental Perfume Club 2022 EDP

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Tonka Extraordinaire

by Emmanuelle Moeglin

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Experimental Perfume Club Tonka Extraordinaire is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Emmanuelle Moeglin. Tonka Extraordinaire opens with Sesame, Almond, and Hazelnut, settles into a heart of Heliotrope, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Iris, Labdanum, and Myrrh. Experimental Perfume Club's Tonka Extraordinaire carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a divisive gourmand-adjacent amber. Some find it a deliciously nutty, inviting embrace, while for others, the incense and patchouli are just a bit much, veering into 'old book' or even 'Play-Doh' territory. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but a unique winter warmer if it clicks with your chemistry.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Modern
Tonka Extraordinaire 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its rich, warm, and somewhat intense profile makes it less suitable for the office where subtlety is key. However, its cozy and sensual nature perfectly suits date nights and casual, intimate settings, especially in colder weather. It's a bit too bold for sport.

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

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Ethics and formulation

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About

Opening with a wonderfully rich, roasted hazelnut and almond accord, Tonka Extraordinaire quickly folds in a creamy, slightly savoury sesame. Beneath these nutty layers, a dark, resinous blend of myrrh, frankincense, and labdanum adds depth and an almost smoky maturity, balanced by the sweet warmth of tonka and vanilla. The patchouli here is earthy but often tamed, supporting the amber warmth rather than dominating.

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