Velvet Tonka
BDK ParfumsEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Velvet Tonka vs. Indomable
Is Velvet Tonka better than Indomable?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
vanillasweetamberwoody
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The essentials
What's different between Velvet Tonka and Indomable?
| Velvet Tonka | Indomable | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Alexandra Carlin | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Velvet Tonka and Indomable smell?
Velvet Tonka
Vanilla
Sweet
Almond
Amber
Nutty
Fruity
Woody
Aromatic
Indomable
Vanilla
Sweet
Oud
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Velvet Tonka and Indomable share?
Top
AlmondOrange Blossom
OudPowdered SugarCashmere Wood
Heart
Balkans Tobacco AbsoluteRose Absolute
LabdanumPatchouliClove
Base
Tonka Bean AbsoluteBourbon Vanilla AbsoluteAmberwoodAmyris
VanillaAmbergrisWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean AbsoluteBourbon Vanilla Absolute
Vanilla
Woody Notes
Amberwood
Oud
Where they fit
When and where do Velvet Tonka and Indomable work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Velvet Tonka or Indomable?
| Velvet Tonka | Indomable | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Velvet Tonka and Indomable?
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
Oud and powdered sugar shouldn't work together. They do. The sweetness tempers the darkness without making it polite, and the cashmere wood keeps everything warm when it could have gone sharp.Indomable
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