Velvet Tonka
BDK ParfumsEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Velvet Tonka vs. Madeleine
Is Velvet Tonka better than Madeleine?
Velvet Tonka projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Almond
vanillasweetalmondnuttyfruity
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The essentials
What's different between Velvet Tonka and Madeleine?
| Velvet Tonka | Madeleine | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Alexandra Carlin | Amelie Bourgeois, Anne‑Sophie Behaghel |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Velvet Tonka and Madeleine smell?
Velvet Tonka
Vanilla
Sweet
Almond
Amber
Nutty
Fruity
Woody
Aromatic
Madeleine
Almond
Powdery
Nutty
Fruity
Citrus
Floral
Sweet
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Velvet Tonka and Madeleine share?
Top
AlmondOrange Blossom
Bitter AlmondBergamot
Heart
Balkans Tobacco AbsoluteRose Absolute
HeliotropeMyrrh
Base
Tonka Bean AbsoluteBourbon Vanilla AbsoluteAmberwoodAmyris
White MuskBenzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean AbsoluteBourbon Vanilla Absolute
BenzoinMyrrh
Floral Notes
Orange BlossomRose Absolute
Heliotrope
Gourmandy Notes
Almond
Bitter Almond
Where they fit
When and where do Velvet Tonka and Madeleine work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Velvet Tonka or Madeleine?
| Velvet Tonka | Madeleine | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Velvet Tonka and Madeleine?
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 bitter almond doesn't apologize for being the main event. Some will want more bergamot, more citrus brightness. But those who stay get something rare: a powdery warmth that lasts.Madeleine
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