Velvet Tonka
BDK ParfumsEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Velvet Tonka vs. Plaisir Gourmand
Is Velvet Tonka better than Plaisir Gourmand?
Velvet Tonka rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
Gender alignment
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The essentials
What's different between Velvet Tonka and Plaisir Gourmand?
| Velvet Tonka | Plaisir Gourmand | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Alexandra Carlin | Coralie Spicher |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Velvet Tonka and Plaisir Gourmand smell?
Velvet Tonka
Vanilla
Sweet
Almond
Amber
Nutty
Fruity
Woody
Aromatic
Plaisir Gourmand
Iris
Warm Spicy
Woody
Cacao
Powdery
Chocolate
Earthy
Violet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Velvet Tonka and Plaisir Gourmand share?
Top
AlmondOrange Blossom
CacaoAmbrette
Heart
Balkans Tobacco AbsoluteRose Absolute
IrisChocolate
Base
Tonka Bean AbsoluteBourbon Vanilla AbsoluteAmberwoodAmyris
AmberwoodMossCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Orange BlossomRose Absolute
Iris
Gourmandy Notes
Almond
CacaoChocolate
Woody Notes
Amberwood
Cedar
Where they fit
When and where do Velvet Tonka and Plaisir Gourmand work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Velvet Tonka or Plaisir Gourmand?
| Velvet Tonka | Plaisir Gourmand | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Velvet Tonka and Plaisir Gourmand?
Velvet Tonka is the kind of sweet that knows when to stop. Alexandra Carlin pulls off the trick of making almond and tonka feel indulgent without going oversaturated.Velvet Tonka
The powdery iris-chocolate combo reads more Nivea cream than dessert. That's not a dig, it's the whole point. A quiet scent for close quarters, built for the person who doesn't need the room to know.Plaisir Gourmand
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