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Tender Tonka

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The Body Shop Tender Tonka is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025. Tender Tonka opens with Hawthorn, Pepper, and Incense, settles into a heart of Orchid and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Suede, Cedar, and Tonka Bean. The Body Shop's Tender Tonka carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a mixed bag. Some are calling it a cozy, understated gem, perfect for an edgy, soft-noir vibe. Others are left cold, sniffing a generic amber or cheap cologne. It leans unisex and might just surprise you.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Subtle
  • Soft
  • Gourmand
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Tender 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and lack of overwhelming power make it suitable for casual settings and closer encounters like dates. The amber-woody profile isn't typically formal, and its more intimate projection helps it avoid being too distracting for office wear.

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

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

Tender Tonka opens with a soft, peppery incense, touched by a hint of hawthorn's green freshness. This quickly gives way to a warm, enveloping heart of rich labdanum and an elusive vanilla orchid, leading into a creamy, deep drydown. Here, tonka bean delivers its characteristic sweetness, underpinned by smooth suede and sturdy cedar, creating a comfortable, amber-woody embrace.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 23 September

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