What does it smell like?
It smells mostly musky and powdery. Amalfi lemon and angelica at the top, caraway and labdanum in the middle and hyrax and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Musc Tonkin 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 Parfum d'Empire Musc Tonkin EDP
Musc Tonkin EDP is made by Parfum d'Empire. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex. Base notes like hyrax and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best season for Musc Tonkin
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, spring, summer and winter. If you need something for winter, Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex is a better fit.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex.
Musc Tonkin price and value
In Europe it costs about €207, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Jean Paul Gaultier 2 unisex.
Other Parfum d'Empire perfumes
This house has 21 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Cuir Ottoman, Aziyade and Azemoure Les Orangers.
Musc Tonkin dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex (7 shared notes), Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan (9 shared notes), Narciso Rodriguez For Him Eau de Parfum Intense (6 shared notes) and Jean Paul Gaultier 2 unisex (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan starts from €108.
Questions people ask
What kind of scent is Musc Tonkin?
A scent built on musky and powdery.
Is Musc Tonkin unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2012.