Velvet Tonka
BDK ParfumsEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Velvet Tonka vs. Isolde
Is Velvet Tonka better than Isolde?
Velvet Tonka wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Tonka Bean AbsoluteBourbon Vanilla Absolute
vanillasweetamberfruitywoody
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The essentials
What's different between Velvet Tonka and Isolde?
| Velvet Tonka | Isolde | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Alexandra Carlin | Ramón Monegal Maso |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Velvet Tonka and Isolde smell?
Velvet Tonka
Vanilla
Sweet
Almond
Amber
Nutty
Fruity
Woody
Aromatic
Isolde
Vanilla
Sweet
Caramel
Fruity
Powdery
Amber
Balsamic
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Velvet Tonka and Isolde share?
Top
AlmondOrange Blossom
FigJasmine
Heart
Balkans Tobacco AbsoluteRose Absolute
CaramelTonka Bean
Base
Tonka Bean AbsoluteBourbon Vanilla AbsoluteAmberwoodAmyris
OakmossIrisBourbon Vanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Velvet Tonka or Isolde?
| Velvet Tonka | Isolde | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Velvet Tonka and Isolde?
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
Vanilla this good isn't easy to find. Not the generic kind that reads as air freshener, the real thing, rich and resinous, held in place by fig's herbal bite. Some will want more projection.Isolde
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