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Tonka 25
by Le Labo
Tonka 25 by Le Labo is a deeply unisex scent that leans masculine, built around a dry, woody foundation of cedar and styrax, layered with nuanced musk and a restrained vanilla and orange blossom that provides subtle balance. The fragrance evolves over time—initially marked by a powdery, slightly medicinal opening that transitions into a warmer, skanky musk and an earthy, nutty tonka core. The performance is consistent but not long-lasting, with moderate projection that settles into a skin-scent level after a few hours. While some wearers perceive it as a smooth, comforting, and aromatic woody-vanillic scent, others describe strong animalic or sour notes—reminiscent of oud or even urine—that can become intolerable for sensitive noses. The fragrance earns praise for its refined blend, elegant dry-down, and surprising complexity, especially when layered with other scents.
Pros
- +Smooth, well-blended woody and musky base that remains consistent and wearable across seasons
- +Offers a unique, unisex interpretation of tonka—earthy and nutty rather than sweet or gourmand
- +Performs reliably and projects well initially, with moderate longevity in warmer weather
Cons
- −Strong animalic, skanky, or sour dry-down that can be offensive to some
- −Lacks strong sweetness or vanillic tonka note for fans expecting a gourmand scent
- −Relatively modest longevity and projection compared to other Le Labo releases