Fragrances inspired by Velvet Tonka Eau de Parfum
The original
Velvet Tonka
BDK Parfums
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Velvet Tonka
- Velvety Tonka
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both aim for a velvety tonka experience, BDK's Velvet Tonka is a polarizing, high-end marzipan explosion.
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Vanilla, Tobacco, Amyris
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Velvety Tonka when
You want a similar scent profile at a more affordable price.
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Vanilla, Tobacco, Amyris
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Our verdict
Velvet Tonka by BDK Parfums and Shaghaf Oud Tonka by Swiss Arabian both revolve around intoxicating tonka bean, but they diverge in execution.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Vanilla, Orange Blossom, Rose
The main difference
Adds cinnamon, drops amyris and tobacco
Choose Shaghaf Oud Tonka when
You like fragrances with oud complexity.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Vanilla, Tobacco
The main difference
Adds benzoin and bergamot, drops almond and amberwood
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds almond and amberwood, drops beeswax and benzoin
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Tobacco, Rose
The main difference
Adds amber and hay, drops almond and amberwood
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Tonka Bean, Tobacco
The main difference
Adds almond and amberwood, drops amber and coffee
What they share
Shares 5 of its 13 notes, including Vanilla, Tobacco, Rose
The main difference
Adds ambergris and apricot, drops amberwood and amyris
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by BDK Parfums. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.