Laboratorio Olfattivo 2020 EDP

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Tonkade

by Marie Duchêne

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Laboratorio Olfattivo Tonkade is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Marie Duchêne. Tonkade opens with Neroli, Cardamom, Tonka Bean, and Dried Fruits, settles into a heart of Cedar, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Cashmeran, and dries down to a base of Musk, Incense, and Amberwood. Laboratorio Olfattivo's Tonkade carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A truly gorgeous tonka-vanilla bomb with impressive staying power that's garnered a passionate following among gourmand lovers, though a few find it a bit too sweet and linear, or even pick up an unfortunate 'play-doh' note. Utterly addictive to most.
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  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
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Tonkade Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Given its strong vanilla and amber accords, Tonkade leans quite rich and sweet, making it ideal for date nights and colder weather casual wear. Its impressive longevity and sillage could be a bit much for an office environment, but it's refined enough for some formal settings if applied lightly.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Tonkade opens with a comforting embrace of warm, powdery tonka bean and a lively pop of cardamom, alongside a basket of gently spiced dried fruits. As it evolves, a creamy, luxurious vanilla takes centre stage, wrapped in soft cashmeran and a hint of earthy patchouli. The dry down settles into a darkly sensual blend of musky amberwood and a whisper of incense, creating an inviting, opulent trail that lingers for ages.

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