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Velvet Tonka by BDK Parfums

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 votes

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$270100 ml EDP · BDK Parfums
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The Composition

Note pyramid.

Composed by Alexandra Carlin. A unisex fragrance for autumn & winter.

Top notes

the opening
  • Orange Blossom
    Orange Blossom
  • Almond
    Almond

Heart notes

the soul
  • Tonka Bean
    Tonka Bean
  • Rose
    Rose
  • Amyris
    Amyris

Base notes

the trail
  • Vanilla (Madagascar)
    Vanilla (Madagascar)
  • Tobacco Leaf
    Tobacco Leaf
  • Amber
    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

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Layering pairings.

Gris Charnel Extrait

Layer with

Gris Charnel Extrait

BDK Parfums

Pulls a smoky cardamom spine through the sweetness.

Member Journals

What members say.

Anouk R.

@anouk.r

5.0

A grown-up almond croissant

Tonka and tobacco trade off all evening. Nutty, never sticky.

Jan 19, 2025♡ 188 found helpful

Layering Ritual

Complete the ritual.

Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Velvet Tonka from skin to room.

Bundle total · $222