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Hermèssence Vétiver Tonka (2004)
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   |  Not only do I consider Vetiver Tonka to be the best from the Hermèssence line, but it's also better than Serge Lutens' Vetyver Oriental. Fresh, well blended and simply delightful. I've given it a neutral because of its disappointing longevity and sillage.[Original submission date: 25 May 2008] 26 June 2009 |
  |  This is my second review... With that in mind; I got a lot of pepper and smoke on the top and a sweetness that seemed more pronounced as it wore on or dried down as it were. I felt as though I had a nice little secret that I kind of wanted to let other people in on while wearing this.... 09 June 2009 |
  | I tend to shy away from vetiver, as it usually brings the masculine gender to my mind when I get a whiff. What a nice suprise to find this Vetiver Tonka! It doesn't have the usual "masculine" feel to my nose, which makes wearing it a dream! bbBD's commentary is thorough and accurate. VT's sillage & longevity are superior, especially for such a sheer scent. As it wears on my skin, it becomes a bit 'acidic', but not to the point of disdain. This entire range of Hermessence fragrance is simple, quality & fun, I'm lovin' it! 01 May 2009 |
 | In a field of vetivers, this one does NOT stand out. Truth in labeling, the vetiver here is of the minimal variety. Smooth and a bit dull if you ask me. Tonka is the star here. It's nice but again, the competition in Vetivers is very strong, and this does nothing for me. Exorbitantly overpriced for what it is. Spend your money elsewhere. And get back to work Monsieur Elena, you can do better than this. 12 January 2009 |
  | Vétiver Tonka is a very interesting creation. bbBD's review mirrors my opinion on this fragrance perfectly (and writes it much better than I would). I need to highlight though just how well the vetiver and the tonka balance each other out; together they become greater than the sum of their parts. My favorite vetiver implementation and one of the best Hermessence products. Hint: Vetiver Tonka and Ambre Narguile layer beautifully. 04 December 2008 |
  | Tonka beans are the star here. They aren't edible, but if they were, VT would smell like a picnic on the grass with many sweets made from tonka bean to choose from. Anyway, tonka bean seeds contain coumarin, which can be lethal in large doses. For this reason its use in food is banned in the US by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Many anti-coagulant prescription drugs are based on more powerful forms of coumarin. 29 November 2008 |
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