BEAUFORT LONDON
TONNERRE
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$175
Description
Inspired by historical relics and the darkly evocative stories that surround them, Tonnerre employs bold ingredients in extremely high concentrations to conjure a uniquely powerful olfactory experience.
Accords of smoke, gunpowder, blood and brandy combine with sea spray and a penetrating citrus note. Singularly bold in its composition, yet ultimately refined, provocative and unique.
Ingredients: Alcohol Denat, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool.
Perfumer: Julie Marlowe
Notes
Top Notes
Lemon
GunpowderBrandy
Sea Spray
Blood
Bergamot
Ginger
CypressMiddle Notes
Lime
GrapefruitBergamotBlond Wood
Base Notes
Dark Amber
Fir Balsam
Atlas Cedar
BirchCistus
About BEAUFORT LONDON
BeauFort London is a British niche fragrance house founded by musician and writer Leo Crabtree. Inspired by Britain’s maritime history, literature, and raw natural forces, the brand is known for its dark, dramatic, and unapologetically bold perfumes. Each scent explores themes of identity, memory, and heritage, often evoking smoke, gunpowder, ink, and the sea. With its distinctive storytelling and atmospheric intensity, BeauFort London has become a cult name in avant-garde perfumery.
Perfumer
Julie Marlowe
Julie Marlowe is one of the principal perfumers behind BeauFort London, contributing to standout creations like Fathom V, Iron Duke, Tonnerre, Lignum Vitae, Vi et Armis, and Cœur de Noir. Her work is characterized by “overdosed” raw materials and bold, painterly techniques—BeauFort’s Creative Director likened her approach to “creating a huge oil painting with a large brush and a palette of bright, powerful colors”
Reviews
Community Insights
TONNERRE by BEAUFORT LONDON is a striking, polarizing fragrance lauded for its daring creativity and atmospheric power, capturing the chaos of naval warfare with pronounced smoky, salty, and metallic notes. Community feedback reflects strong admiration for its uniqueness and tenacity, but many find its abrasive, confrontational scent profile challenging or even uncomfortable to wear.
Pros
Performance excellence: The fragrance opens with an explosive projection that draws immediate attention, and while the sillage settles quickly, the ashy, smoky character remains detectable on skin for many hours.
Statement piece appeal: Best suited for personal moments or artistic self-expression, reviewers mention it excels in settings where a provocative, conversation-starting scent is desired.
Quality composition: Praised for its original blend of gunpowder, lime, smoke, brine, and woods, it authentically conveys its conceptual inspiration and stands out in the niche market.
Cons
Divisive scent profile: The intense gunpowder, metallic and smoky notes are frequently described as harsh, jarring, or even unpleasant, leading some users to call the experience 'survival' rather than enjoyment.
Narrow wearability: Most agree it is unsuitable for office, daily, or intimate settings, as the boldness and confrontational notes can be overwhelming or uncomfortable outside of personal exploration.
Comparisons
Similar to Rake & Ruin by Beaufort London: Shares a penchant for atmospheric, smoky, and bitter notes with a narrative-driven structure, though Tonnerre pushes further into the gunpowder and salt dimension.
Reminds reviewers of Etat Libre d’Orange’s Rien: Both are described as challenging, smoky, and animalic, but Tonnerre is more briny and metallic, evoking specific maritime images rather than abstract urban grit.
Vibe & Emotions
Adrenaline rush: Many feel a sense of thrill and energy upon first spray, likening it to being thrust into a historical battle scene.
Reflective solemnity: Wearing Tonnerre often evokes introspection or a sense of gravitas, as its scent conjures imagery of aftermaths and stormy seas.
Creative inspiration: Reviewers mention that, in the right context, the scent’s uniqueness and theatricality stimulate the imagination or artistic moods.
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