L'Art & La Matière

Tonka Impériale – Eau de Parfum

Tonka Bean enlivened by bitter almond and vanilla

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A radiant, multifaceted interpretation of the Tonka bean

Tonka Bean reveals its most sublime facets, all at once almondy, powdery, vanilla-toned, woody, honeyed and balmy. In this woody-amber fragrance, it reaches the pinnacle of its invigorating appeal.

Enlivened by bitter almond and vanilla, its smooth accents and imperial facets are charmingly teased by the aromatic freshness of rosemary.

The fragrance artist’s touch

Tonka bean meets rosemary for a surprising, addictive trail.

"If it were a painting, a canvas depicting the imperial feasts of Napoleon III."

Tonka Impériale evokes the opulence of the Second Empire, as transcribed on canvas in great splendour by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux. These Parisian celebrations gave Guerlain a certain taste for all things gold and baroque.

Tonka bean

One of the treasures found in the Guerlinade, Tonka bean absolute builds the irresistible trail of Tonka Impériale with its almond, tobacco and spicy facets.
The Tonka tree produces a precious fruit whose renowned beans are dried and crushed in order to extract the absolute.

Transcending time and trends, the Tonka bean asserts itself in the House’s most legendary compositions.

In the Perfumer’s words

“Tonka Impériale echoes Jicky, in which Tonka bean and rosemary play a decisive duet.”

Delphine Jelk,
Guerlain Perfumer

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