Laboratory Perfumes 2015 EDT

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Tonka

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Laboratory Perfumes Tonka is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2015. Tonka opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Pink Pepper, and Labdanum, settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Ylang-Ylang, Coriander, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vetiver, Oakmoss, and Tonka Bean. Laboratory Perfumes's Tonka carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you - this isn't a sweet tonka bomb. It's a divisive, old-school aromatic green scent that leans decidedly masculine. Expect a spicy, woody experience, with tonka playing a subtle supporting role, not the star.
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  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Edgy
  • Warm
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Tonka Eau de Toilette 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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Its bold, spicy, and woody character, combined with reports of beast mode performance, make it less suitable for quiet office environments. It shines best in social casual settings or a confident night out, though it might be a bit too 'macho' or '90s' for some formal occasions.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol Denat, Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Diisopropyl Adipate, Benzophenone-2, Limonene, Linalool, Coumarin, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Geraniol, Benzyl Salicylate, Farnesol, Eugenol, Isoeugenol, Benzyl Alcohol

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-declared Laboratory Perfumes says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Opens with an aromatic, spicy kick of pink pepper and labdanum, underpinned by a slight citrus lift from bergamot and mandarin. The heart is green and herbaceous, featuring clary sage and coriander, before settling into a woody, mossy base of vetiver and oakmoss. The namesake tonka bean provides a warm, earthy anchor rather than a prominent vanilla sweetness, blended with a husky amber.

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