Orange BlossomOpens with
Pistachio Spread CreamHeart
Saffiano LeatherDries down to
Also asParfum · 2021 →
Alexandra CarlinThe nose · 33 fragrances · also made Honour 43 Woman (2021)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
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Velvet Tonka Extrait
The quiet intimacy of a dimly lit room where warm spices and soft florals create an inviting atmosphere, perfect for an evening of conversation.
Orange BlossomTop
Cosmofruit™ (IFF)TopPistachio Spread CreamHeart
Tonka BeanHeart
CinnamonHeartSaffiano LeatherBase+3Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Velvet Tonka ExtraitLuxury · $250+
46%Similar accords, often for lessMajaïna Sin · The Different CompanyPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 5 of its 13 notes8 matches →How it wears
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HeartThe Soul
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The story behind the bottle.
Velvet Tonka Extrait by BDK Parfums is a captivating Oriental Vanilla fragrance for both women and men, launched in 2026. Crafted by Alexandra Carlin, this composition opens with the bright zest of Cosmofruit™ and Pistachio Spread Cream before settling into a heart of Orange Blossom and Tonka Bean. The warm spices like Cinnamon and Saffiano Leather add depth to the rich vanilla base, creating an enveloping warmth that is both comforting and intriguing.
Apply Velvet Tonka Extrait with two sprays to the pulse points. The crisp opening notes are short-lived but give way to a rich vanilla base that lasts throughout the day. Best worn in cooler temperatures when the warmth of its spices and tonka bean is most noticeable.
Fig. 01 — Velvet Tonka Extrait, BDK Parfums
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Alexandra Carlin
Literature translated into scentAlexandra Carlin is a French perfumer at Symrise who discovered her passion for perfumery at eighteen and trained at ISIPCA in Versailles, graduating in 2002.
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With BDK Parfums Gris Charnel Extrait
Adds woody, aromatic and fruity; shares tonka bean.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 60%, disliked or hated by 23%.