La Surprise
MDCI ParfumsEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
La Surprise vs. Velvet Tonka
Velvet Tonka projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| La Surprise | Velvet Tonka | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2021 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Cécile Zarokian | Alexandra Carlin |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
La Surprise
Powdery
Woody
Fruity
Green
Musky
Floral
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Velvet Tonka
Vanilla
Sweet
Almond
Amber
Nutty
Fruity
Woody
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green NotesBergamotCardamomRhubarb
AlmondOrange Blossom
Heart
PeachFreesiaRoseVioletWhite Flowers
Balkans Tobacco AbsoluteRose Absolute
Base
Solar NotesPatchouliMuskSandalwoodWoody Notes
Tonka Bean AbsoluteBourbon Vanilla AbsoluteAmberwoodAmyris
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| La Surprise | Velvet Tonka | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The rhubarb opening isn't a trick, it's a promise. The white flowers that follow make sure you remember it. Fruity-floral, yes, but with a green bite that keeps it from sliding into sweet.La Surprise
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