BDK Parfums | Velvet Tonka | Extrait de Parfum
Gourmand and leathery, Velvet Tonka Extrait combines tonka bean with roasted pistachio and Saffiano leather, between sun-drenched Morocco and urban Paris.
Inspirations
With a 30% concentration, Velvet Tonka Extrait draws inspiration from two worlds close to David Benedek’s heart: sun-drenched, artisanal Morocco and urban, creative Paris. At the heart of the composition, tonka bean takes centre stage. Paired with roasted pistachio, it reveals a gourmand and addictive, almost tactile facet, reminiscent of the caramelised delicacies of Moroccan pastries. In contrast, dark and textured Saffiano leather brings a distinctly Parisian verticality: a raw, profound note that anchors the fragrance in an urban energy. This Extrait extends and reinterprets the spirit of the original fragrance. Denser and more assertive, this interpretation explores amber and leather facets that intensify its character.
The Perfumer
In 2021, I created Velvet Tonka as a gourmand, airy, and luminous note. Today, Velvet Tonka Extrait is the bold hyperbole of the eau de parfum, a desire to go even further. I wanted a fragrance that is more carnal, more textured, an elixir of indulgence without ever losing its sensuality. The bitter almond of Velvet Tonka’s “corn of gazelle” accord is now paired with a lightly salted roasted pistachio accord, creating a new, bolder form of addiction. Alexandra Carlin
Olfactory Pyramid:
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Top Notes: Pistachio Accord, Cosmofruit
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Heart Notes: Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean
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Base Notes: Vanilla, Tobacco, Saffiano Leather
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