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Maison 21G
Terrific Tonka

384 ratings
Eau de Parfum, Unisex
Full-size bottle
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$95
1 oz

Maison 21G - Terrific Tonka

Tonka is prized for its warm, sweet nutty notes that are reminiscent of hazelnut and almond. It also has a slightly sweet vanilla scent which balances the sharpness of the bean's woody notes. Tonka's intensively balmy, warm, and addictive character creates an aura of magic and mystery around anyone who wears this scent. It calms the mind and offers comfort, yet intrigue to anyone who falls under its seductive spell. Tonka forms the foundation of the oriental family in perfumery is widely used in the fine fragrance world. The Tonka bean is often deemed 'the Venus herb' due to its sweet smell and frequent use in love potions, often also called 'unicorn's dust' due to its apparent magical properties.
Vegan
Cruelty free
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Tonka beans are tiny, shriveled, black seeds from the Tonka tree found in Central and South America. Their slightly sweet, vanillic, and smoky hay scent adds a spicy, gourmand edge to a fragrance. Tonka beans work best in spicy and sweet scents featuring similar notes: clove, vanilla, heliotrope, bitter almonds, labdanum, cinnamon, etc. Their vanilla and hay-like scent is ideal for fall or winter, but usually blends well enough to wear any time you need a little sweet, warm spice to liven up the citrus or wood notes in a fragrance.
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Fragrance family
Amber
Refreshed by aromatic or citrus facets, Oriental scents draw their richness and sophistication from precious substances such as amber, resin, tobacco, spices, exotic woods and animal notes. Fragrances in this family are creamy, addictive and linger on the skin.
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  • Warm48%
  • Strong20%
  • Sweet15%
  • Light6%
  • Powdery5%
  • Fresh4%
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Maison 21G
Evocative. Distinctive. Powerful. The fifth sense can inspire deep emotions. Your signature perfume is so much more than a mere accessory - it is an extension of your personality and the essence of your soul, said to weigh exactly 21 grams.

Maison 21G arose from Johanna Monange’s passion and experience working alongside renowned brands and perfumers. For the first time, Johanna breaks convention by putting you in direct contact with the finest Haute Couture natural essences. You are now free and empowered to blend your very own perfume, using only clean and sustainable products.

Welcome to our Maison: an avant-garde scent designer community where the secrets of Haute Perfumery await your discovery.

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  • DB
    Diana B.
    09/17/2024
    Reviews  5
    Products received  0
    Layering scent
    Very Tonka of a scent, I didn’t pick up much else. It’s more of a layering scent, not to be worn alone as the other notes do not come through well enough. I wish it was more dynamic & multi-faceted. Not a terrible scent, but I wouldn’t buy the bottle. Glad I have a small amount to use as a layering scent this winter. It’s a great warm & cozy scent.
    My ratings
    Woody
    Mysterious
    Date Night
    Fall
    Warm
    Refined
    0
    0
  • RP
    Rebekah P.
    09/01/2024
    Reviews  1
    Products received  0
    Nostalgia
    Immediately smelled like something I recognized but couldn’t place it. Had an early 2000’s vibe to it and then it hit me it’s a cross between Classic by Banana Republic and the old Abercrombie & Fitch cologne. It’s a clean scent. The tonka is understated to me. Lends itself more to a masculine scent. Not for me. Gifted to my teenage son. He loves it.
    My ratings
    Aquatic
    Clean
    Everyday
    Spring
    Strong
    Refined
    0
    0
  • FW
    Fallon W.
    08/16/2024
    Reviews  6
    Products received  0
    Very good
    This is exactly what I imagined. It smells like something fresh and gives me that nostalgic smell like a magazine that I used to rub all over so that I would smell good when I was a kid. Sophisticated yet doesn’t smell like grandma either.
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  • LC
    LAURA C.
    08/09/2024
    Reviews  11
    Products received  1
    Middle of the road
    This is what I expected I just don’t grab it to wear it. For me it doesn’t have a very long staying power but it’s pleasant
    My ratings
    Woody
    Elegant
    Everyday
    Winter
    Light
    Refined
    0
    0
  • CM
    Crystal M.
    08/08/2024
    Reviews  6
    Products received  0
    not what I expected, yet addictive
    this is not what I thought and leans on the masculine side but it's super addictive and I like smelling myself, it last on clothes. Peeps if your scent Doesn't Last, Do this: Mix it w/ Vaseline and then apply the Vaseline to wrists, etc and it will stay longer. Grab a mini lip balm vaseline type and warm it up in the microwave slowly, then spray your perfume into the Vaseline mini jar, mix around, let harden, you get a lot more out of the product this way and smell amazing longer. Hope this helps anyone out there that has perfume that doesn't last, but they love.
    My ratings
    Spicy
    Sexy
    Date Night
    Fall
    Strong
    Refined
    3
    1
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