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Velvet Tonka vs Bois d'Amande

Velvet Tonka and Bois d'Amande overlap 51% in notes and accords; 2 notes appear in both. Velvet Tonka lasts longer: longevity 8.2/10 against 7.6/10 for Bois d'Amande. Velvet Tonka projects more: sillage 7.8/10 against 7.0/10 for Bois d'Amande.

At a glance

Velvet TonkaBois d'Amande
Brandbdk ParfumsVan Cleef & Arpels
Release year20212020
Rating
8.0/101,151 votes
7.8/10345 votes
Longevity
8.2/10
7.6/10
Sillage
7.8/10
7.0/10

When to wear

Seasons
Velvet TonkaBois d'Amande
Autumn40%36%
Winter40%33%
Spring16%22%
Summer0%8%
Occasions
Velvet TonkaBois d'Amande
Evening30%22%
Nighttime27%21%
Casual19%21%
Daytime13%20%
Office9%15%

Notes

In both

  • Almond
  • Tonka bean absolute

Velvet Tonka

Only in this one

  • Orange blossom
  • Balkans tobacco absolute
  • Rose absolute
  • Bourbon vanilla absolute
  • Amberwood
  • Amyris

Bois d'Amande

Only in this one

  • Lemon
  • Cedarwood
  • White musk

Accords

Velvet Tonka

  1. Sweet
  2. Gourmand
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Powdery
  6. Creamy

Bois d'Amande

  1. Sweet
  2. Gourmand
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Powdery
  6. Creamy

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Velvet Tonka lasts longer: longevity 8.2/10 against 7.6/10 for Bois d'Amande.

Which one projects more?

Velvet Tonka projects more: sillage 7.8/10 against 7.0/10 for Bois d'Amande.

Which one suits winter better?

Velvet Tonka suits winter better: winter gets 40% of its season votes, against 33% for Bois d'Amande.

Which one is rated higher?

Velvet Tonka is rated higher: 8.0/10 against 7.8/10 for Bois d'Amande.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Almond, Tonka bean absolute.