The smell in short
The first thing you smell is fig leaf and ginger. The heart brings almond and white peach. On the skin it settles into tonka bean and peru balsam. Overall it smells woody and amber.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Tonka notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Franck Boclet Tonka EDP
Tonka EDP is made by Franck Boclet. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
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When in the day to wear Tonka
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl and Mancera Fig Extasy last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like tonka bean and peru balsam are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Lost Cherry and Max Philip Cherry unisex.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by amber and balsamic. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and amber smells and notes like almond and tonka bean. Less obvious notes include lemon, cedar and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.90 out of 5.
Best season for Tonka
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
If you like Tonka, try these
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Lost Cherry (4 shared notes), Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl (5 shared notes), Max Philip Cherry unisex (4 shared notes) and Mancera Fig Extasy (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl starts from €72.
Questions people ask
Is Tonka expensive?
It is mid priced: about €99 in Europe.
When did Tonka come out?
It came out in 2015.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.