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Crows – A Long December
I am a sucker for every Mugler’s Pure
line flanker. Although I am aware that they all share the same gourmand DNA, I cannot
resist to buy one more. They all possess the same theme, but carefully tweaked
to present a new aspect of the composition. Pure Tonka is no exception. And it
smells fabulous.
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| Source: Fragrantica |
The lavender/fougere construction is
hidden under a massive layer of Huclier’s sweet mountain. Like a more powerful and
updated Roucel’s Rochas Man or more balanced New Haarlem. The mint is just a
passerby, and lavender is infused with nutty Tonka bean-coffee-vanilla heaven. At
one point Tonka becomes a coconut cream in a kitchen during the holidays. Absolutely
gorgeous. All the sweet notes create a sensual festive and joyful entity. In the
background, I sense just a touch of Lolita’s licorice, and patchouli which becomes
stronger during the adorable and lengthy A*Men base period.
The construction of Pure Tonka is very
similar to criminally underrated A’Men A Taste of Fragrance (gourmand lavender)
and Pure Malt. One should admit, Thierry Mugler and Jacques Huclier have made
another successful A*Men variation. It is sweet, serene and dark. Pure Tonka is
such an adorable gourmand for a very good price. Winter wonderland in a bottle.
A joy of Christmas in our hearts. So Huclieresque. As usual, cannot wait to try
a new member of Pure line.
Longevity / Projection
Excellent (12-15 hours) / Atomic
Suggested wearing
Autumn or winter evenings
Alternatives
Thierry Mugler A*Men A Taste of
Fragrance – beautiful exercise on chill, coffee and lavender theme
Thierry Mugler Pure Malt – fruity and
peaty gourmand
Rochas Man – groundbreaking gourmand
fougere
Bond No. 9 New Haarlem – more syrupy
lavender gourmand
Pros
Beautiful Tonka note
Ideal as cool weather Christmas
fragrance
Great performance
Reasonably priced
Cons
Not so original composition
Not for gourmand haters (as all Muglers)
Rating
9/10
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