tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post2230990761709866940..comments2024-03-29T09:11:58.393+01:00Comments on Grain de musc: Guerlain Tonka Impériale: Regal Balsamcarmencanada /Grain de Muschttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-28771189018749239132010-01-05T11:57:29.362+01:002010-01-05T11:57:29.362+01:00Nicola, Tonka Impériale and Vetiver Tonka couldn&#...Nicola, Tonka Impériale and Vetiver Tonka couldn't have more different vibes... I agree that the Guerlain version is well balanced and that the aromatic touch is just what it needs to keep it from being cloying. As for the arm-licking, bear in mind that we didn't eat a single bite that evening!carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-81980536382915274522010-01-04T18:14:02.435+01:002010-01-04T18:14:02.435+01:00Late to the party (as ever!). Thank you thank you ...Late to the party (as ever!). Thank you thank you thank you for the opp to try this. It is very well balanced and so feels like a gourmand for grown ups. I did indeed want to lick my arm (you knew!). My reaction surprised me as I am one of the few who do not appreciate Hermes Vetiver Tonka but I think the more rounded herbiness of this agrees with me much much better. Lovely review. NicolaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-49864836942807661362009-12-30T06:33:49.113+01:002009-12-30T06:33:49.113+01:00Rose, you might really enjoy it. I know I am, desp...Rose, you might really enjoy it. I know I am, despite not being the hugest gourmand fan. It works.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-6601382929838822392009-12-29T15:13:26.136+01:002009-12-29T15:13:26.136+01:00this sounds VERY interesting. I'm a huge LB fa...this sounds VERY interesting. I'm a huge LB fan and I think tonka bean is one of the very best notes out there. I can't wait to get some of this!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08459305021803770946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-68497057913662082922009-12-26T18:23:40.730+01:002009-12-26T18:23:40.730+01:00Vintage Lady, it *is* lovely.Vintage Lady, it *is* lovely.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-80334412408419457012009-12-26T18:22:55.778+01:002009-12-26T18:22:55.778+01:00Robin, I really wouldn't know what to answer, ...Robin, I really wouldn't know what to answer, as they're so different. I never bought Bois d'Arménie because I think Patchouli 24 is a stronger statement of the same idea by the same author, but that's me: an extremist.<br />On the other hand, I'm enjoying my decant of Tonka Impériale. <br />No, can't choose, they just fulfill entirely different cravings.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-43986071660624966742009-12-26T18:18:11.326+01:002009-12-26T18:18:11.326+01:00Amy, the L'art et la matière collection is per...Amy, the L'art et la matière collection is permanent, so no worries there!carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-21801858115141936382009-12-26T17:39:25.728+01:002009-12-26T17:39:25.728+01:00This must be wonderful. I love Guerlain perfumes.....This must be wonderful. I love Guerlain perfumes.... thanks.Siemprevivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935588008912238902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-30133447072191308072009-12-26T17:31:26.432+01:002009-12-26T17:31:26.432+01:00Oh, my gosh, Denyse, you have sold me on Tonka Imp...Oh, my gosh, Denyse, you have sold me on Tonka Imperiale. And I've just ordered a bottle of Bois d'Armenie after saving my pennies for many months. Darn. Should I have waited to buy this one instead? If you could only have ONE, which would it be? I do trust your good taste. . .<br /><br />Hope you are having a delightful holiday and wishing you much peace and joy, dear woman. Wishing all your readers the same!Robin R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14821740734278429017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-58933090619731312582009-12-26T16:26:51.084+01:002009-12-26T16:26:51.084+01:00Oh, I do love tonka, but I don't love smelling...Oh, I do love tonka, but I don't love smelling like a cupcake. This sounds like dangerous for me. <br /><br />Probably this is a dumb question, but I seemed to have missed the info somehow -- are the L'A et M frags limited editions?StyleSpyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032983147859861793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-10529730536745055502009-12-24T16:22:00.552+01:002009-12-24T16:22:00.552+01:00Eric, you're right, if anyone can make a gourm...Eric, you're right, if anyone can make a gourmand, it's Guerlain. The aromatic note in Tonka Impériale make it quite balanced in the gender stakes... Sorry about your budget, but go for it!carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-39057951244021690032009-12-24T16:19:58.356+01:002009-12-24T16:19:58.356+01:00Rappleyea, the L'Art et la Matière have never ...Rappleyea, the L'Art et la Matière have never made me jump up and down with excitement, but they're always very lovely and elegant, and I'd be surprised if Tonka Impériale weren't quite a success.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-59685615019958753282009-12-24T08:07:19.783+01:002009-12-24T08:07:19.783+01:00Wow, this sounds amazing. Only Guerlain can make a...Wow, this sounds amazing. Only Guerlain can make a gourmand I lust after and Tonka Impériale sounds like the next one to want. I haven't actually tried any of the recent stuff because I didn't think I had a direct Guerlain perfume counter. Lo and behold I just found it recently when I was hitting up those Van Cleef and Arpels. I'm going to sink even farther down the hole....EricBrandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18007191749354029341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-3272566353107574292009-12-24T00:43:00.704+01:002009-12-24T00:43:00.704+01:00What a wonderful Christmas present - a promising G...What a wonderful Christmas present - a promising Guerlain! Maybe there is hope yet. Thank you for a great review. This should hit BG in time for their spring gift card. LOL!Rappleyeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05368969125735482669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-76782878263274371702009-12-23T04:31:56.841+01:002009-12-23T04:31:56.841+01:00Mimi, you've got a nicely smoky-balsamy-smelli...Mimi, you've got a nicely smoky-balsamy-smelling mother, for sure!carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-74249706314788673802009-12-23T04:30:06.210+01:002009-12-23T04:30:06.210+01:00Louise, I've smelled what your skin can do to ...Louise, I've smelled what your skin can do to a scent and I'm guessing you'll amp up the sweet. Still, worth a test!carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-69492392767718324062009-12-23T04:29:00.003+01:002009-12-23T04:29:00.003+01:00Della, definitely you should. It's thousands o...Della, definitely you should. It's thousands of miles away in spirit and texture from your wonderful Kyoteau, though...carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-66438989738712080592009-12-23T04:27:46.873+01:002009-12-23T04:27:46.873+01:00Silvia, I thought it wasn't mine either but I&...Silvia, I thought it wasn't mine either but I've actually taken my sample along for the holidays... Go figure.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-13198627235039247892009-12-22T16:36:01.905+01:002009-12-22T16:36:01.905+01:00Oh, this sounds so very lovely! I'm hoping I d...Oh, this sounds so very lovely! I'm hoping I don't turn it to sweet or plastic, as my skin often does with vanillics-but less with Tonkas. Did you say balsam? Oh, my!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04957431818896478610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-25731723593353834312009-12-22T16:28:27.213+01:002009-12-22T16:28:27.213+01:00Ooh ooh ooh, this was an alluring review! I am a G...Ooh ooh ooh, this was an alluring review! I am a Guerlain junkie and agree about Bois d'Armenie being the best of that line. I bought my mum a bottle of it in April for her birthday and am struck again by its quality every time she wears it. <br /><br />Very much look forward to trying this whenever I make it back to the boutique on the Champs Elysees.<br /><br />Biting back is always advisable, I think ;-)Miminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-18388456527649901382009-12-22T16:27:07.647+01:002009-12-22T16:27:07.647+01:00I like anything almondy.I will definitely try it.I like anything almondy.I will definitely try it.della chuanghttp://dellachuang.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-80928971686387700392009-12-22T12:52:14.382+01:002009-12-22T12:52:14.382+01:00It was a great priviledge to be able to smell this...It was a great priviledge to be able to smell this, thanks! It's not entirely my thing, but your review is spot on as usual (now wish I had paid more attention...)Silvianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-22969161311566243542009-12-22T11:05:00.091+01:002009-12-22T11:05:00.091+01:00Fiordiligi, the L'Art et la Matière line alway...Fiordiligi, the L'Art et la Matière line always seems to offer good compositions -- not cutting-edge, but then that's never been Guerlain's story even in its creative heyday -- but quite consistent and tasteful. Tonka Impériale is an excellent addition.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-47360280546746361522009-12-22T10:16:55.117+01:002009-12-22T10:16:55.117+01:00What a lovely review - thank you! I am rather exc...What a lovely review - thank you! I am rather excited about this one and have a feeling it will be added to my collection. It is such a relief to know that Guerlain can still produce the goods, alongside such mediocre offerings in their main "commercial" line.Fiordiliginoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-33751823368793363112009-12-22T09:07:21.097+01:002009-12-22T09:07:21.097+01:00Arwen, only a few weeks to go...Arwen, only a few weeks to go...carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.com