Best Tonka Bean Perfumes

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Tonka Bean has  a green grassy quality, accompanied with almond-like nutty features. There is a slight ambery twist to it with a sweet tobacco vibe, depending on how it's used in fragrances. Tonka Bean perfume enfolds the wearer in a warm clutch in the same manner that vanilla does. Who can complain?

Best Tonka Bean Perfumes

• Oajan by Parfums de Marly
  
  
• Farah by Brecourt
  
  
• What We Do In Paris Is Secret by A Lab on Fire
  
  
• Valentino Uomo Intense by Valentino
  
  
• XJ 1861 Naxos by Xerjoff
  
  
• F Fabulous by Tom Ford
  
  
• Pure Black by Mandarina Duck
  
  
• Bogart Pour Homme by Jacques Bogart
  
  
• Lost Cherry by Tom Ford
  
  
• Mademoiselle Rochas Couture by Rochas

• Oajan by Parfums de Marly

 

Oajan perfume has a cozy, comforting fragrance. Made with a delicious concussion of honey, cinnamon, vanilla and labdanum, it creates a sweet, yet warm scent. Perfect for the winter and fall seasons, this fragrance will transform you into a sexy, sensual version of yourself. Looking for that perfume that would get you compliments for most of the day, go for Oajan.

• Top notes: Opens with Osmanthus, Cinnamon and Honey
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Ambergris, Labdanum, Benzoin and Artemisia
• Base notes: At the base, Vanilla,Musk, Patchouli and Tonka Bean

• Perfume Gender: Unisex
• Scent Accord: Amber
• Longevity: Eternal
• Sillage: Enormous
• Projection : Wide

• Farah by Brecourt

 

In Arabic, Farah means ‘Joy and Happiness’, and this perfume definitely lives up to its name. A spicy gourmand scent, this perfume opens up with a sweet and citrusy burst of bergamot and cinnamon, gradually releasing even sweeter notes of honey and dates. Feel every bit of sophistication with this warm and delicious scent, perfect for the fall and winter seasons. 

• Top notes: Opens with Cinnamon, Bergamot and Styrax
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Leather, Dates, White Honey and Virginia Cedar
• Base notes: At the base, Benzoin, Patchouli, Musk, French Labdanum and Tonka Bean

• Perfume Gender: Feminine 
• Scent Accord: Amber Spicy
• Longevity: 10 to 12 hours
• Sillage: Moderate
• Projection : Moderate

 

• What We Do In Paris Is Secret by A Lab on Fire

 

This perfume is a really yummy, cozy, creamy sweet fragrance. A very delicious fragrance that leaves you feeling sexy with every wear, and invokes that cuddly feeling. All the notes blend seamlessly into one another, leaving no harsh edges, and creating that smooth skin scent. This is yet another warm fragrance, perfect for the winter and fall seasons. 

• Top notes: Opens with Litchi, White Honey and Bergamot
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Vanille, Heliotrope and Rose
• Base notes: At the base, Sandalwood, Tolu Balsam, Amber and Tonka Bean

• Perfume Gender: Feminine
• Scent Accord: Floral Fruity
• Longevity: 10 to 12 hours
• Sillage: Moderate
• Projection : Moderate

• Valentino Uomo Intense by Valentino

 

Valentino Uomo is all about the iris and leather combination, with a powdery tonka bean and a slight breeziness from the vanilla. Probably the best version of the Uomo series, all the notes are well balanced and smooth, giving a luxurious experience and a great masculine kick to the wearer. Looking for that sophisticated yet playful scent, that creates a ‘bad boy’ vibe, then this perfume is perfect for you.

• Top notes: Opens with Clary Sage and Mandarin Orange
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Tonka Bean and Iris
• Base notes: At the base, Leather and Vanilla

• Perfume Gender: Masculine
• Scent Accord: Leather
• Longevity: 12 hours
• Sillage: Strong
• Projection : Wide

• XJ 1861 Naxos by Xerjoff

 

Naxos opens up with juicy citrus notes of lemon and bergamot, seamlessly combined with lavender and vanilla for that freshness, honey and cinnamon for that sweetness, and tobacco leaf and tonka bean for that spicy-powderiness. This scent creates that passionate and exotic aura, great for close encounters, and perfect for the winter and fall seasons.

• Top notes: Opens with Lemon, Lavender and Bergamot
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies  Cinnamon, Cashmeran, Honey and Jasmine Sambac
• Base notes: At the base, Tonka Bean, Tobacco Leaf and Vanilla

• Perfume Gender: Unisex
• Scent Accord: Aromatic Spicy
• Longevity: Eternal
• Sillage: Strong
• Projection : Wide

• F Fabulous by Tom Ford

 

F Fabulous is all about leather, almonds and tonka beans. It's not very sweet, but makes it more of a savory experience. This perfume can be described as luxurious, fabulous and explicit. Every drop creates a statement; a soft dominant vibe. The note combinations are very unique, making this perfect for a day/nighttime use, especially during the winter and fall seasons.

• Top notes: Opens with Clary Sage and Lavender
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Leather, Bitter Almond, Vanilla and Orris
• Base notes: At the base, Tonka Bean, Leather, Cashmeran, Amber and White Woods
• Perfume Gender: Unisex
• Scent Accord: Leather
• Longevity: Eternal hours
• Sillage: Strong
• Projection : Wide

• Pure Black by Mandarina Duck

 

Pure Black is best described as an oriental scent. It opens up with spicy and citrus notes, and gradually settles into its sweet and floral notes. One of the best designer fragrances, this perfume smells amazing, and creates a powdery, creamy, smooth and gratifying skin scent at its dry down. This is a perfectly balanced fragrance suitable for everyday use.

• Top notes: Opens with Pepper, Tangerine and Bergamot 
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies  Tiare Flower, African Orange flower and Tonka Bean
• Base notes: At the base, Vanilla, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood 

• Perfume Gender: Masculine
• Scent Accord: Aromatic Spicy
• Longevity: 10 to 12 hours
• Sillage: Moderate
• Projection : Moderate

• Bogart Pour Homme by Jacques Bogart

 

Bogart Pour Homme is an inexpensive designer fragrance with a beast mode performance. It has tonka beans and lavender as its major players, with a nutty quality. This is a very classy masculine fougere-style fragrance, powerful and full of character. If you like classic fragrances with nutty tonka bean dominant touches, then this fragrance is perfect for you!

• Top notes: Opens with Lavender and Bergamot
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Rose, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley
• Base notes: At the base, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Oakmoss and Musk

• Perfume Gender: Masculine
• Scent Accord: Aromatic Woody
• Longevity: Eternal
• Sillage: Heavy
• Projection : Very wide

• Lost Cherry by Tom Ford

 

Although marketed as a unisex fragrance, Lost Cherry tends to lean towards the feminine side. It smells warm, yet sexy and intoxicating. It opens up with sour cherry and almond notes, breathtaking florals of Turkish Rose and Jasmine Sambac as middle notes, and dries down to an undercurrent of vanilla and delicious Tonka Beans. If you are looking for your holy grail cherry fragrance, then this is perfect for you!

• Top notes: Opens with Sour Cherry, Bitter Almond and Liquor
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Plum, Sour Cherry, Turkish Rose and Jasmine Sambac
• Base notes: At the base, Tonka Bean, Peru Balsam, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Benzoin, Cloves, Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli .

• Perfume Gender: Unisex
• Scent Accord: Amber Floral
• Longevity: 8 to 10 hours
• Sillage: Moderate
• Projection : Moderate

• Mademoiselle Rochas Couture by Rochas

 

Mademoiselle Rochas Couture creates an elegant and vibrant vibe, opening with a combination of citrus and spicy notes, bringing softness with its fresh floral notes in the middle, and dying down with musk, and a delicious mix of Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.

 It invokes the feeling of being enveloped in a warm cashmere blanket on a cold evening, and creates an aura of sophistication and sensuality for its wearer. This is definitely worth adding to your perfume collection!

• Top notes: Opens with Pear, Pink Pepper and Bergamot
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Heliotrope, Lily-of-the-Valley  and Orange Blossom
• Base notes: At the base, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Musk.

• Perfume Gender: Feminine
• Scent Accord: Floral Woody Musk
• Longevity: 10 hours
• Sillage: Strong
• Projection : Moderate

CONCLUSION

Let's give it up for the note that makes us feel like a hot cup of tea on a cold winter day, like a ball of fur when we are in the mood to snuggle, and like a touch of magic when things get heated up (if you know you know).

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is tonka bean illegal?

Tonka bean is illegal to be sold as food in the US because it contains coumarin- a compound that has proven to be dangerous to the liver. It has been outlawed in the US since 1954

What smells good with tonka bean?

Tonka bean smells good with spicy and or sweet scents. So you can imagine that it would pair well with something like vanilla, pin pepper, cardamom, fruits, etc

Is Tonka Bean in perfume safe?

Tonka bean is safe when used externally. Coumarin, a compound it contains, has only proven to be dangerous when ingested.

Is Tonka Bean and Vanilla the Same?

Tonka Bean and Vanilla are two completely different things. While vanilla is a spice gotten from the orchid that bears the same name, tonka refers to the seeds of the fabaceae tree.

Does Tonka Taste Like Vanilla?

Tonka and vanilla are very close in flavor. You can almost confuse them when you taste them in ice cream.

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