Tonka bean samples for men

Tonka bean is on record for 22 samples that are listed for men. This guide walks through 8 of them using only what is on record: names, concentrations, note lists and tags. Read it as a map, not as a top list.

The selection

Amaran Kafu

Amaran Kafu is filed as an Eau de Parfum from Amaran; the note list on record reads Sicilian Lemon, Vanilla, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood, Musk and others. Its family tags read citrus, oriental and woody. For season the tags say summer and winter. Pay attention to what is still there by the evening, since that is the part you live with longest.

Rayhaan Italia

Rayhaan Italia, an Eau de Parfum from Rayhaan, has Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot, Honey, Cashmeran, Cinnamon and others on record. By family it is filed as gourmand, oriental and woody. It is listed for autumn and winter. The opening is the loudest part and the shortest, so let it pass before deciding.

Rayhaan Azul

With Rayhaan Azul, Rayhaan has an Eau de Parfum for which Marine Notes, Bergamot, Citrus, Sugar Cane, Hibiscus, Gardenia and others are on record. Its family tags read aquatic, citrus and gourmand. The listing names autumn, spring and summer as its season. Wear it on more than one day before you make up your mind.

Fragrance World Urban Man Amaze

From Fragrance World comes Fragrance World Urban Man Amaze, an Eau de Parfum. On paper it lists Orange, Bergamot, Coconut, Lavender, Cedarwood, Guaiac Wood and others. It is tagged citrus, gourmand and woody. For season the tags say autumn and winter. Your own nose gets used to a scent quickly, so ask someone near you what they notice.

Fragrance Du Bois Lucius

Fragrance Du Bois Lucius is filed as a Parfum from Fragrance Du Bois; the note list on record reads Bergamot, Mandarin, Pink Pepper, Cedarwood, Orange Flower, Tonka and others. By family it is filed as woody, fresh and citrus. The listing names spring, summer and autumn as its season. Smell it right after applying and again later in the day, because the first minutes rarely tell the whole story.

Naseem Dunya

Naseem Dunya by Naseem is a Parfum with these recorded notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Grapefruit, Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Rose and others. Its family tags read citrus, oriental and woody. The listing names autumn and spring as its season. Do not judge it next to other perfumes on the same arm, as they blur each other.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme

From Maison Francis Kurkdjian comes Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme, an Eau de Toilette. On paper it lists Mandarin, Rosemary, Saffron, Amyris, Cedar, Tonka bean and Iris. Its family tags read fresh, aromatic and woody. It is listed for spring, summer and autumn. Warm skin and cool skin can bring out different sides, so try both if you can.

Rasasi Hawas Sapphire

From Rasasi comes Rasasi Hawas Sapphire, an Eau de Parfum. On paper it lists Bergamot, Berries, Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Its family tags read aquatic, citrus and woody. The listing names spring and summer as its season. One wearing shows a mood, several wearings show the perfume.

Also in this selection: Arabiyat Prestige La Di Da For Him, Rayhaan Elixir, Rayhaan Valhalla, Rasasi Hawas Tropical, Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George, Maison Asrar Faris Al Arab, Nusuk Ateeq, Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme, French Avenue Thunder, French Avenue Amber Empire.

How to test them

Try it once at home and once outdoors, since air and temperature change the impression. Apply one or two sprays to clean skin, without other scented products nearby. Test it on skin and not only on paper. Wear it on at least three different days before you decide.

A decant of 2, 5 or 10 ml lets you wear it on several days before you decide about a full bottle. A sample earns its place when you reach for it again without planning to. Start with 2, 5 or 10 ml and give it a few days, so that the first impression is not the only one.

Where to go next

• Tonka bean samples
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• how we fill your sample
• find your scent
• Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum and Extrait
• how to build a sample set
• how to store perfume samples

Questions

How many samples should I try at once?

Two or three is a good number. Wear one per day, on clean skin, and write down what you notice in the morning and in the evening before you move to the next.

Why do some perfumes show no notes?

Because we only print notes we can trace to a source. Where no note list is on record, the page says so and leaves the judging to your own skin.

What is a decant?

Perfume moved from the original bottle into a smaller vial. Ours are filled by FragranceGems into glass spray vials and labelled by us, so you can wear a perfume before you decide on a bottle.