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Velvet Tonka

Eau de Parfum

« I have always loved the smell of tonka bean. Tonka bean absolute from Brazil is, for me, an emblematic material of perfumery; it enriches the perfumer's palette with its almondy, warm and sensual notes. I am particularly fond of its balmy character and its hay-milk side that makes it so addictive. »
Creations by Alexandra Carlin, perfumer
Family
OrientalGourmand
Sillage
Noticeable
Gender
Unisex
Season
All seasons
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Velvet Tonka by BDK Parfums, eau de parfum

The story of Velvet Tonka

Velvet Tonka is an eau de parfum by BDK Parfums, a Parisian house. An oriental gourmand dusted with icing sugar, it stages a velvety tonka bean, a tribute to the Moroccan origins of its founder David Benedek.

The top marries almond with orange blossom, a soft, luminous opening.

The heart adorns the balsamic tonka with rose petals and a honeyed tobacco absolute, before a base of milky amyris wood, vanilla and amberwood.

Velvet Tonka unfurls an addictive, velvety sillage, like a gourmand breath from the Atlas mountains.

The composition

Olfactory pyramid of Velvet Tonka

Full ingredient list

ALCOHOL DENAT. • PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) • AQUA (WATER) • ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE • DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE • BHT • COUMARIN • GERANIOL • CINNAMAL • CITRONELLOL • CITRAL • BENZYL BENZOATE • LINALOOL • EUGENOL

At a glance

Olfactory profile of Velvet Tonka

Families
OrientalGourmand
Textures
LactéSucréSoyeuxEnveloppant
Season
All seasons
Sillage
Noticeable (3/4)
Gender
Unisex
Velvet Tonka by BDK Parfums, 10 ml travel-size eau de parfum

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A perfumer at Symrise, Alexandra Carlin creates gourmand and woody compositions for BDK Parfums that have become landmarks — from Velvet Tonka to Vanille Caviar and 312 Saint-Honoré — as well as creations for Hellenist. A sensual, luminous style to discover at Soleil d'Or.
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The house

BDK PARFUMS

BDK Parfums is an independent perfume house founded in 2016 by David Benedek in Paris. Inspired by its Moroccan and Romanian origins, as well as Parisian elegance, the brand creates unique fragrances that tell olfactory stories between reality and fiction. Located in the Palais-Royal district, BDK Parfums promotes French craftsmanship by developing high-quality perfumes, reflecting a contemporary approach to the perfume tradition.
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Your questions

Frequently asked questions about Velvet Tonka

Is Velvet Tonka for men or women?

Velvet Tonka is a unisex fragrance, worn by women and men alike. Browse all our unisex fragrances.

What are the notes of Velvet Tonka?

Top : Orange blossom, Almond. Heart : Rose, Tobacco. Base : Tonka bean, Vanilla, Amyris. Olfactory families : Oriental, Gourmand.

How long does Velvet Tonka last?

It is an eau de parfum, more concentrated than an eau de toilette and generally longer-lasting. Its sillage is rated “Noticeable” (3/4) in our olfactory profile. Actual wear also depends on your skin and the weather.

When should you wear Velvet Tonka?

All year round: we class it as an all-season fragrance.

Who created Velvet Tonka?

Velvet Tonka was composed by Creations by Alexandra Carlin for BDK Parfums.

What sizes does Velvet Tonka come in?

At Soleil d’Or, Velvet Tonka comes in 10 ml and 100 ml.

Can I try Velvet Tonka before buying it?

Yes: it comes in a 10 ml discovery size. You can also get it as a 2 ml sample in our Discovery Box: five 2 ml samples of your choice, hand-filled from the houses’ original juices.

Is Velvet Tonka from Soleil d’Or authentic?

Yes. Founded in Lille in 1953, Parfumerie du Soleil d’Or is an authorised retailer of BDK Parfums: Velvet Tonka is shipped new, in its original packaging, from our perfumery in Lille.

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Shipped from our perfumery in Lille, France.

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    • Switzerland & United Kingdom3–5 days
    • Rest of Europe & Maghreb5–14 days
    • North America3–8 days
    • Asia & Oceania3–8 days
    • Middle East4–6 days
    • Latin America5–8 days
    • French overseas territories5–12 days
    • Other destinations5–8 days

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