Tonkatonic is a beautiful gourmand that plays the almond note quite well. In my opinion, however, it needs a little time to truly shine. I find the opening a bit uneven.
The fragrance opens directly with the prominent almond note. Unfortunately, it feels a bit clumsy to me here, and the scent seems unsure whether it wants to lean towards the bitter, dry direction or rather the sweet theme.
In this phase, it also comes across as somewhat unpleasantly synthetic to me.
After Tonkatonic has settled a bit, it first decides to lean a little towards the bitter almond direction (in my perception).
We also have a certain fruity component that is quite nice, although I wouldn't have been able to define it as fig without knowing.
I don't really perceive coconut at all.
Over time, a few floral facets emerge.
Something in the direction of jasmine and orange blossom fits well, that works. The almond now shifts for me towards a sweeter direction. Towards the end, a lovely sandalwood comes in.
