Anouk R.
@anouk.r
A grown-up almond croissant
Tonka and tobacco trade off all evening. Nutty, never sticky.
Jan 19, 2025♡ 188 found helpful
BDK Parfums · 2021 · EDP
Velvet Tonka
Almond Tonka
Tonka, almond and orange blossom folded into a velvet drydown of vanilla and tobacco. A modern Parisian gourmand without the sugar.
4.4/ 5
4,180 votesBest current price
$270100 ml EDP · BDK Parfums
The Composition
Note pyramid.
Composed by Alexandra Carlin. A unisex fragrance for autumn & winter.
Top notes
the opening- Orange Blossom
- Almond
Heart notes
the soul- Tonka Bean
- Rose
- Amyris
Base notes
the trail- Vanilla (Madagascar)
- Tobacco Leaf
- Amber
Scent Profile
The fingerprint.
Freshness15
Warmth88
Sweetness80
Smokiness30
Florality40
Woodiness45
Performance
Longevity4/5
Sillage4/5
Projection4/5
Wearable in
SeasonAutumn · Winter
OccasionEvening · Date
GenderUnisex
FamilyAmber Vanilla
Main accords
VanillaSweetAlmondAmberNuttyTobaccoWhite Floral
Signature Moodboard
The world this scent lives in.
Boozy, golden, gourmand confessional.
Textures
- — Warm wax
- — Spun sugar
- — Tonka resin
- — Wool tweed
- — Cured leaf
- — Suede patch
Materials
Vanilla pod · Amber resin · Toasted oak · Aged tobacco · Walnut · Brass
Atmosphere
The room
A candlelit kitchen, dessert wine, late conversation
Weather
The air
Warm rainy evening, 16°C
Interior Design
Warm gilded
Wide oak floors, brass sconces, velvet sofa the colour of cognac
Season
Autumn · Winter
Wears best in autumn and winter.
City Match
Lisbon balcony, ginja in a chocolate cup
Also at home in New Orleans, Mexico City, Edinburgh.
Literary Match
Esquivel — Like Water for Chocolate
Like Water for Chocolate — Esquivel · The God of Small Things — Roy
In one line
BDK Parfums
Velvet Tonka — boozy, golden, gourmand confessional.
Imagery courtesy of Unsplash
Verified Retailers
Where to buy.
Best price · $270 at BDK Parfums
Best Price
Brand · Direct
BDK Parfums
100 ml EDP · ships from US
$270Shop →
Niche Boutique
Lucky Scent
100 ml EDP · ships from US
$270Shop →
Authorised Retailer
Beautyhabit
100 ml EDP · ships from US
$270Shop →
Affiliate links — The Sillage Archive may earn a commission on purchases
Trusted Decant Sellers
Available decants.
The The Sillage Archive Method
Layering pairings.
Member Journals
What members say.
5.0
Layering Ritual
Complete the ritual.
Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Velvet Tonka from skin to room.
If you like this
