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A*Men Pure Tonka Mugler 2016

7.8 / 10 280 Ratings

A popular limited perfume by Mugler for men, released in 2016. The scent is gourmand-sweet. Projection and longevity are above-average. It was last marketed by Clarins.
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Main accords

Gourmand

Sweet

Spicy

Oriental

Creamy

Fragrance Notes

Cappucino

Venezuelan tonka bean Vanilla

Vanilla

Lavender

Patchouli

Rosemary

Perfumer

Jacques Huclier

Ratings

Scent

7.8280 Ratings

Longevity

8.6244 Ratings

Sillage

8.2245 Ratings

Bottle

7.2256 Ratings

Value for money

7.670 Ratings

Submitted by Michael · last update on 12/14/2025.

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Reviews

21 in-depth fragrance descriptions

12/20/2017

9Scent 10Longevity 10Sillage

Smora
155 Reviews

Smora

Very helpful Review 5

Smell Of The Christmas Star

Scentrack
Counting 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.
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 the Pure line.

Rating: 9/10

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Updated on 12/20/2017

07/06/2016

7Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Rickbr
190 Reviews

Rickbr

Helpful Review

Average Amen Flanker

As I explained in Amen Pure Wood review, the success of the flankers of this line have been based on the balance between being able to keep a clear link with the traditional at the same time it is possible to explore new aromatic textures within the formula, creating a fragrance that is worth having for those who already have the previous ones. Pure Tonka has a difficult task in my point of view: there is already a history of flankers that showed to be excellent and popular (Pure Coffee, Pure Malt, Pure Havane), good and little-known (Pure Wood), and which added nothing interesting (Taste Of Fragrance, Pure Leather). In a way this new family member falls into a middle ground between the most successful ones and the uninteresting others.

Conceptually exploring the extraction of roasted tonka bean aroma, this variation explores the nuances of tonka: its side that reminds you of cherries, its aromatic grass aspect (well explored in the classic fougeres) and more lactonic and burnt side. The Lavender is brought here to reinforce this more aromatic part and counteract the vanillic and sugary sweetness that is brought back. Finally, we have two ends giving a driest aroma to the composition: at the opening the smell of roasted coffee, a classic note of traditional Amen, and a patchouli and something kind of amber aroma in the base.

Describing the nuances of it you can see an interesting idea indeed, but one lacking a surprise factor in the composition, and in this point of game is essential for it to be part of the best of the line. The combination of coffee, lavender, vanilla and patchouli is crafted here in a very similar way of two Maurice Roucel creations: Rochas Man and Bond No 9 New Haarlem. Sometimes the cherry aroma and burnt tonka aspect is that it gives a distinction to idea, but in general it reminds you of these other perfumes. At other times, however, its just seems the traditional Amen a little sweeter.

Overall, the first impression of Pure Tonka as a flanker in the line leave you divided. There are some interesting nuances, but the execution seems derived from other creations and not distinguished enough from the traditional. For someone who already has all previous editions, it may not stand out as one of the best. But for someone who likes the traditional, like the idea of coffee with lavender and would like to see a hint of cherries or a more prominent tonka aroma, is a scent that has its charm and it's worth knowing.

03/09/2017

9.5Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

K1
121 Reviews

K1

Helpful Review 3

Sparkling - amber - delicious

By far the best A*Men flanker! Charming shiny package, splendid star color, magnificent smell.

The fagrance immediately delivers the air of classic A*Men with hints of syrupy gourmand notes allied to lavender and coffee to spawn a fougère air into an oriental base. Dries down in a brilliant modern fougère and great yummy spicy oriental amber similar to aura of Ambre Sultan in its very base: vanillic and sweet like a warm hug in early morning winter.

I love A*Men series though most of them are not my cup of tea, and I love this one the most not for the thick sparkling and fizzy foggy beginning, but for perfect fougère amber base. Mandatory for fougère fans, for amber fans, and for tonka fans!
4/5

02/24/2018

10Scent 10Longevity 10Sillage

Lockon
34 Reviews

Lockon

3

Tonka bomb!

This is sweet, strong, long lasting & it screams look at me...Thankfully it's mid-winter, so you can pull this off very easily. It can overpower other fragrance of people near you...that includes body odor...and in NYC on the train, during the morning rush...It's much needed.

I have an issue with it...the fragrance pyramid...Licorice is my main & only gripe...yuck I hate that note. But the other notes in this, help cover for it.
Just saying on my skin & to my nose, licorice & I don't get along (Just rambling).

Outside of that, it's a great scent.

I used four sprays...both wrist, front of my neck and on my shirt.

Would I buy this again? Yes(But I can't find it anywhere).

Does this fragrance enter BEAST MODE, good, just okay or weak sauce at best? Beast mode.

What's the strength of this? EDT.

Am I willing to trade this fragrance? No.

Should You Skipped It, Sample It First or Blind Buy It?
Sample it first: Just case.
Skip it: altogether if you can't take or do not like gourmand type fragrances(You will smell like someone's dessert all day & this fragrance will announce your presence before you enter a room, yes it's that strong).
Blind buy it: if you're looking a gourmand fragrance(Beast mode)...That smells like you just finished baking pastries.

Can you use it as a unisex fragrance? Yes.

Is it the old, new formulation? New.

What's its availability; in production, limited edition or discontinued? In production.

SKU Number: 3439600004977
Batch Number: 0531071 (Production Date: 2017)
Age: 21+
From: TJ Maxx
Size: 100ML
Scent: 4/5 (Nice).
Value: 4/5 (Cost $38.99).
Sillage: 5/5 (Six feet).
Longevity: 5/5 (Eight hours plus).
Creativity: 5/5 (Christmas in a bottle).
Projection: 5/5 (Two hours plus).
Versatility: 3.25/5 (Anytime & anywhere, during the fall & winter only).
Compliments: 5/5 (Perfect for late night get-togethers with friends or a loved one).

Until next time, I'll catch you on the flipside.

07/15/2024

9Scent 10Longevity 10Sillage

Adrian18233
42 Reviews

Adrian18233

1

Sexy gourmand scent

Usually people reading reviews are in most cases deciding on buying the fragrance which is being reviewed, with that in mind, I will try and assist as much as possible in making the decision much easier.

Pure Tonka first and foremost is a beautiful scent, especially if it is smelt in cold weather conditions such as winter and fall, it cuts across the cold air leaving delicious scent trail. With a opening of lavender followed by a sweet chocolate cookie dipped in a vanilla latte smell with patchouli covering the background like a wallpaper covering a nicely decorated room .

The performance of Pure Tonka is definitely beastly, 10+hours longevity and 6 hours projection. However personally I can smell this juice on me the whole day even till morning and this is on my skin by the way, on clothes it lasts for an eternity.

compliments, this wont break ladies necks when they around you like Invictus by Paco Rabanne (bite me, I said it) but it is appreciated in cuddle situations, like a late evening walk, watching movies in a cinema, outdoor dinner but when the trigger is considered. its somehow matured scent especially the dry down.

Updated on 07/15/2024

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