Velvet Tonka
BDK ParfumsEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Velvet Tonka vs. Madeleine
Velvet Tonka projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
AlmondOrange Blossom
Bitter AlmondBergamot
Heart
Balkans Tobacco AbsoluteRose Absolute
HeliotropeMyrrh
Base
Tonka Bean AbsoluteBourbon Vanilla AbsoluteAmberwoodAmyris
White MuskBenzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Velvet Tonka | Madeleine | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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