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    Side by side

    Tonka vs. Bambu

    Tonka by Kokeshi bottle

    Tonka

    Kokeshi
    EDP2016
    Clearly related
    Bambu by Kokeshi bottle

    Bambu

    Kokeshi
    Eau de Toilette2016
    New comparison

    Tonka wears longer on skin, while Bambu projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Tonka vs. Bambu
    TonkaBambu
    ConcentrationEDPEau de Toilette
    Launched20162016
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerMathieu Nardin, Michele Saramito
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Tonka

    Vanilla
    Woody
    Amber
    Sweet
    Fresh
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Ozonic

    Bambu

    Woody
    Citrus
    Earthy
    Mossy
    Fresh Spicy
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bergamot
    Heart
    Woody Notes
    BambooSpicy Notes
    Base
    Tonka Bean
    Moss

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Tonka vs. Bambu
    TonkaBambu
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Tonka can go cloying. This one doesn't, the ozonic air accord keeps the sweetness honest, and the woody heart prevents it from drifting into laundry detergent territory.Tonka
    Moss-forward fragrances aren't for everyone. But when this interpretation works, the whole thing pivots from niche to wearable. The balance between the green elements and the earthiness creates.Bambu