Tobacco & Tonka Bean by Banana Republic
Brand: Banana Republic
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A dark vanilla gourmand by Gino Percontino (MANE) for the Icon Collection: Anjou pear and Mirabelle plum over coconut and tobacco leaves, resting on rich vanilla bean and tonka.
Is Tobacco & Tonka Bean worth it?
How it smells: Opens with pear and mirabelle plum, coconut and tobacco leaf at the heart, then dries down to vanilla and tonka bean.
Scent Score: 50/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Fades faster than most fragrances. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 39, versatility 73, layerability 53 and value 39, each out of 100.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2019 · Unisex
Key accords: Pear, Mirabelle Plum, Coconut, Tobacco Leaf, Vanilla, Tonka Bean
Top Notes
- Pear
- Mirabelle Plum
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- Vanilla
- Tonka Bean
Occasions: Evening, Date, Casual
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Tobacco & Tonka Bean by Banana Republic belongs to the amber fragrance family. A dark vanilla gourmand by Gino Percontino (MANE) for the Icon Collection: Anjou pear and Mirabelle plum over coconut and tobacco leaves, resting on rich vanilla bean and tonka. Tobacco & Tonka Bean opens with Pear and Mirabelle Plum. The heart brings Coconut and Tobacco Leaf. It dries down to Vanilla and Tonka Bean.
How to wear Tobacco & Tonka Bean
On skin, Tobacco & Tonka Bean by Banana Republic has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening, date, and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is Carlisle by Parfums de Marly. Apply Tobacco & Tonka Bean first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Carlisle on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Tobacco & Tonka Bean : 1 spray Carlisle and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Tobacco & Tonka Bean opens with Pear and Mirabelle Plum.
The heart brings Coconut and Tobacco Leaf.
It dries down to Vanilla and Tonka Bean.
What to layer with Tobacco & Tonka Bean
Carlisle by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Amber and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Tobacco & Tonka Bean first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Carlisle on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tobacco & Tonka Bean : 1 spray Carlisle
Delina Exclusif by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Amber and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share pear and vanilla.
Order: Apply Tobacco & Tonka Bean first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Delina Exclusif on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tobacco & Tonka Bean : 1 spray Delina Exclusif
Grand Soir Eau de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Amber and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Tobacco & Tonka Bean first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Grand Soir Eau de Parfum on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tobacco & Tonka Bean : 1 spray Grand Soir Eau de Parfum
Naxos by Xerjoff
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Amber and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share tobacco leaf, vanilla, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Tobacco & Tonka Bean first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Naxos on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tobacco & Tonka Bean : 2 sprays Naxos
Zafferano by Acqua di Parma
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Amber and spicy scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Tobacco & Tonka Bean first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Zafferano on top for spicy lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tobacco & Tonka Bean : 2 sprays Zafferano
Pairings to approach with care
Gold Man by Amouage
Not Recommended · 32/99
Gold Man has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Gold Man brings a floral contrast to this amber scent.
Order: Apply Tobacco & Tonka Bean first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Gold Man on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tobacco & Tonka Bean : 1 spray Gold Man
Diaghilev by Roja Parfums
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 34/99
Diaghilev has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Diaghilev brings a chypre contrast to this amber scent.
Order: Apply Tobacco & Tonka Bean first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Diaghilev on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tobacco & Tonka Bean : 1 spray Diaghilev
Related fragrances and why
- Carlisle by Parfums de Marly — Both include vanilla and tonka bean.
- Delina Exclusif by Parfums de Marly — Both include pear and vanilla.
- Grand Soir Eau de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian — Both include vanilla and tonka bean.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Tobacco & Tonka Bean?
Tobacco & Tonka Bean opens with Pear and Mirabelle Plum. The heart brings Coconut and Tobacco Leaf. It dries down to Vanilla and Tonka Bean.
How long does Tobacco & Tonka Bean last, and how strong is it?
Tobacco & Tonka Bean by Banana Republic has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Tobacco & Tonka Bean?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening, date, and casual.
What layers well with Tobacco & Tonka Bean?
Carlisle by Parfums de Marly is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Amber and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla and tonka bean. Apply Tobacco & Tonka Bean first as your base layer. Its amber character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Carlisle on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Tobacco & Tonka Bean : 1 spray Carlisle.
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