BDK Parfums

Velvet Tonka

Eau de Parfum

Femme
  Unisex
Masc
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Based off the notes alone, I thought this would be for me, however, after sampling it a few times on my skin, it just doesn't wow me. There's something about it that feels stuffy and keeps me from liking it. I don't know what ingredient I am feeling is off-putting, but perhaps the amyris wood (don't actually know how this smell)? Whatever it is, this fragrance just doesn't work for me.
By   - tourism from Puerto Rico on 2/3/2024
The Play-Doh note hit me first and it reminded me of What We Do in Paris is Secret. They’re sisters, but not twins. Given that WWDIPIS is in my top ten favorites, I’m considering adding Velvet Tonka to my collection. Tonka is a note I love. It’s sexy, but playful when done correctly, and Velvet Tonka is doing it for me. Its longevity is impressive, since it’s lasted through several hand washings, and I always get my wrists.
By   - Dog Mother from Omaha on 7/5/2023
A very posh take on tonka. Rich, elegant, dressed up and sexy. I've seen reviews where this fragrance is described as having a play-doh scent, although not to my nose, I find it dense and alluring.
By   - Perfume Lover from The World on 5/7/2023
This is amazing. Floral, yet spicy. The sample is doing wonders for me. I will buy.
By   - CEO from Minneapolis on 3/25/2023
Every time I've read that an almond-heavy perfume smells like Play-Doh, I've never really agreed. Sure, some have been reminiscent of Play-Doh, but didn't smell like playing with the actual stuff. But this - the opening of this legitimately smells like Play-Doh, it's uncanny. After the initial eau de Play-Doh element wears off, it dries down into a nice amaretto woodsiness that is simply that: nice. Not remarkable. The Play-Doh likeness is remarkable, but that's not exactly how I'd like to smell for any length of time.
By   - RN from Durham on 9/29/2021
I really LOVE the house of BDK. And, I know that this one is getting a lot of buzz. But I do not get a lot of almond, but I cannot seem to get past the Play-Doh scents when I wear this. I have given it 4 full wears, and it is a no from me. The rest of the house is amazing.
By   - Medical Sales from Dallas, Texas on 9/14/2021
I must make an addition to my previous review. After 17 hours, this fragrance is still going strong, and it has settled into a gentle, almond-y woodsiness that is totally addictive, really delicious. I must try it again, to see how quickly it leaves behind the "play-doh" stage, because this last stage is absolutely wonderful. For now, I'm upping the rating from 3 to 4 stars, because I do adore this version of it, can't stop taking whiffs of my skin at the moment. And when on occasion it wafts up into the air to surprise me, it makes me smile — unbelievable, that after this many hours it can still do this!
By   - Artist from San Francisco on 7/25/2021
The "What We Think" description above is pretty accurate. This starts out deliciously, inebriatingly almond-y, reminiscent of Amaretto di Saronno. But that lasts only about a minute, unfortunately. Then it smells of marzipan: still good, but without the boozy-ness it's no longer as captivating. Another couple minutes later, and it settles into a Play-Doh-mixed-with-Barbie-plastic smell, and that's where it stays. Not unpleasant, but also not really delightful.
By   - Artist from San Francisco on 7/25/2021
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