Tobacco & Tonka Bean Banana Republic 2019

I was so stoked to find this after hearing about it as a sleeper hit from Banana Republic. I think the hunt is part of the fun, so when I found it in the back row on the top shelf of a discount store, it felt like I was really winning lol. It's a slight bummer though that I didn't love the scent as much as I had hoped to.

The biggest drawback is the plasticky, rubber smell. Other reviews mentioned dog toys, but it also reminds me of black tires/ tire tread. This sits mainly in the heart of the scent, so it does fade out eventually, but I don't like having to "work" to enjoy this scent. It's so noticeable, and I grimace every time I apply this fragrance. Is it the tonka? The tobacco? I'm not quite sure, but I'm a bit disappointed and wished I loved it more than I do.