L'Art & La Matière

Tonka Sarrapia Extrait 75 Guerlain 2023

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8.6 / 10 178 Ratings

A popular perfume by Guerlain for women and men, released in 2023. The scent is sweet-gourmand. Projection and longevity are above-average. It is being marketed by LVMH.

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Main accords

Sweet

Gourmand

Spicy

Powdery

Creamy

Fragrance Notes

Tonka bean

Bitter almond Cocoa

Cocoa

Coumarin

Spices

Vanilla

Perfumers

Delphine Jelk, Thierry Wasser

Ratings

Scent

8.6178 Ratings

Longevity

8.9147 Ratings

Sillage

8.1145 Ratings

Bottle

9.3151 Ratings

Value for money

4.9110 Ratings

Submitted by Spl3xx, last update on 07/03/2025.

Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the "L'Art & La Matière" collection.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Shalimar Millésime Tonka

Tonka Impériale

180 Ans de Créations

Reviews

6 in-depth fragrance descriptions

11/12/2023

8
Pricing 8
Bottle 9
Sillage 10
Longevity 9.5
Scent

Chanelle
119 Reviews

Chanelle

6

Tonka perfection

I was in love with Tonka Imperiale (TI) for a whole bottle about 10 years ago, but when I was about to buy a new one, something held me back. I had become reluctant of overly gourmand fragrances and the Amaretto that TI sported, had started getting on my nerves now and then. I never bought that second bottle in the end but switched to Angelique Noire as my everyday scent for a while. My love of Tonka Bean in general did not subside. Today I tried this hopefully glorious newbie, Tonka Sarrapia (TS). It is gorgeous, but will I buy it? 50 ml in Europe are 550 Euros, not easily splashed out.
The first spray landed on my skin and looked a bit oilier than I am used to, but so what.
Immediately I start getting TI vibes, of course. But they do not really take on, it is only a slight similarity, due to the glorious Tonka Bean. A slightly milky, creamy note can be detected and a hint of candied fruit, so I do think of a dessert, Tonka Creme Brulée. But it is not becoming sweet enough to put pounds on me, it stays rather close to the natural scent of Tonkabean, becoming woodier and more pronounced as time goes by. After a while it starts getting even more grown up, even less gourmand, as the woodiness gets smokier, almost oudy, but not quite. It definitely is not a sweetness overload one, this. I recommend for any Tonkabean lover who does not want to smell edible.

03/20/2025

4
Pricing 10
Bottle 8
Sillage 9
Longevity 9
Scent

Elijahrb67
110 Reviews

Elijahrb67

2

Très Dangereux!

Why so dangerous you might ask? Because of the price. This extrait is pure beauty, at least in my eyes, and the high price is scary in comparison with how good thins extrait is. For tonka bean lovers, this is one that cannot be passed up, as it is the perfect representation of tonka as a singular note. When I wore this I smelled a very dense, syrupy, yet somehow powdery tonka note that was enveloped in a strange but welcome spicy note and a bit of a smokiness to it as well. After it's had a chance to dry and develop you're left with a spiced vanilla and just a touch of almond. It's soft and decadent, and extremely beautiful. It's certainly clear that this extrait has more than just tonka present, even without using the listed notes as a reference, as there is a ton of depth here for something that is marketed as being so simple. I do feel like it has quite a bit of similarity to Shalimar Millesime Tonka, though of course without any of the Shalimar DNA. So, for those who are missing Millesime Tonka already, perhaps this could be a good (but expensive) alternative.

Out of the 6 extraits from this collection, this one is my favorite (so far) due to the sheer expertise of the composition here. Like I said, for being marketed as such a simple and linear scent, this extrait has a lot of depth and character to it, more so than Rose Centifolia 1, which I have also been able to test. Both have been great, but Tonka Sarrapia 75 will likely remain my favorite. I'm excited to see how the rest of the collection compares to this.

09/27/2024

10
Bottle 7
Scent

Telekinec
415 Reviews

Telekinec

1

Bitter almonds, spices and a powdery, vintage feel

Glad to know this extrait won't be making it into my collection. My wallet can now breathe a sigh of relief. I've always been pretty vocal about my dislike for powdery fragrances because they have this vintage, old perfumey kind of vibe (I'm trying to avoid the term "old woman / grandma" as there's been a debate on the use of these terms recently, but that's what I associate powderiness to) and this one makes no exceptions.

A strong overwhelming powdery accord hits my nose. Bitter almonds with an underside of creaminess. A smooth cocoa underneath. A blend of different spices that further reinforces the powderiness I'm getting. Sweet vanilla underneath. Pretty linear all in all. Reminded me of certain Lush products I've smelled in store and it has that body lotion, functional aspect to it. It's really not my cup of tea. I'm still not quite sure what tonka is supposed to smell like since almonds and spices are the biggest notes that come out on my skin. I'm guessing I prefer when tonka is not the star and acts as a support in base notes (although I do not seem to have a lot of fragrances with a tonka note in my collection).

If you like powdery, vintage fragrances with some sweetness, this could be good. Unfortunately, I don,t have the nose for it. Glad I got to try an extrait though!

12/05/2023

10
Bottle 10
Longevity 8.5
Scent

Hippokamp
14 Reviews

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Hippokamp

Top Review 28

Tonka bean tree becomes a tonka bean dream

I was really excited when I heard about the new Guerlain extraits. And then iris, vanilla and tonka! When I saw the price, I fell off my chair...

But first a few words about the name of the fragrance. Right from the start, I wondered what the numbers in the names of the new extraits stood for. Fortunately, there's Google and the Guerlain website: in the case of Tonka Sarrapia Extrait 75, the 75 stands for the percentage of natural coumarin it contains. And that leads me straight to the rest of the name: I initially thought (I can actually read, or so I thought) that the fragrance was called "Tonka Sepia" :D Until I realized that it says "Tonka Sarrapia" on the sachet. And this mystery was quickly solved: Sarrapia is the tonka bean tree, which contains 75% natural coumarin. Tada!

So, now to the actual fragrance. After the first test, Tonka Sarrapia Extrait 75 presented itself as a full-blooded gourmand. Very warm, spicy and sweet, I also got the coconut association quite minimally.
After several wears (and a half-empty sample), the fragrance revealed various facets that I was absolutely thrilled with. I am always amazed, but the fragrance changes from a powdery cloud of marzipan to a leathery, oily tonka bean. I can't get enough of this oily note! I also detect a hint of cocoa, as well as a minimal dose of vanilla. Towards the drydown, a beautiful woodiness is added, which complements the sweetness very nicely.

What the fragrance is at all times: warm and spicy. And that sets it apart from its siblings
Tonka Impériale and Shalimar Millésime Tonka. In contrast to Tonka Sarrapia Extrait 75, these two tonka beauties are darker and less warm.
I think there is a world of difference between Tonka Impériale and the extrait. Tonka Impériale contains a lot of rosemary, has much less spice and is more marzipan-like for me. Shalimar Millésime Tonka is a little closer to the extrait, with that leathery note in both. However, Shalimar Millésime Tonka is clearly a Shalimar and cooler, it also lacks the warm spice. But: all three are an absolute dream!

Oh yes, I love the extraits I've tested so far. Vanilla brings back wonderful memories, iris always works and tonka is so wonderfully multi-faceted and much more than just sweet. The price is of course a nightmare, but that's not the poor fragrances' fault. And fortunately, given the enormous shelf life, even small samples last a very long time. Well, I guess Guerlain has (unfortunately?) hit a nerve with me!

11/07/2023

8
Pricing 10
Bottle 8
Sillage 9
Longevity 9.5
Scent

Charles24
15 Reviews

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Charles24

Top Review 16

Best tonka bean!

Originally I just wanted to write a statement, but since I ran out of letters there, I'm writing a review after all.
The Tonka Sarrapia Extrait seems to be the most popular with the vanilla. Even though I really like all the others too, I can understand that.
The extrait really is an absolute dream and for me the most beautiful tonka bean I've come across.
Why?
Because it is simply so much more elegant and purer than in many other fragrances, such as Velvet Tonka. I love wearing the extrait on its own, but I also love wearing it in combination with Tonka Impériale. Then you really are in Tonka heaven! For all gentlemen of creation for whom Tonka Impériale is perhaps a little too feminine, you should try the extrait. I find this one 100% unisex! Although I feel that way about both.
The durability is very good and lasts until the next morning for me.

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