Tonka Extraordinaire

I have so many thoughts on this scent. It's rich, stunning, interesting but wearable, and keeps hitting me with a symphony of notes that blend together wonderfully while still being just distinct enough to make out individually. I get: smoke, chocolate, incense, myrrh, tonka, nuts, not so much almond as marzipan, and maybe a hint of booze. It seems to bloom around me in a way that's different from what I smell directly on my skin - I get hit with these lovely waves of gentle, deep florals from out of nowhere every 30-60 minutes, perhaps the orris from Amber Iris? Or the heliotrope in Tonka Sesame? I can't quite identify it, but it's lovely. It's subtle, yet whenever I come back into the room I just left, that's also the note that stands out the most, and only then do I notice the more gourmand and smokey notes. Still, they appear almost immediately after, blending together in a way that's very sweet but not cloying. So far tested in moderately warm temps, with moderate activity, and longevity seems good (around 6-8 hours). Sillage is more quiet than loud, but not quiet enough to be a skin scent; people within friendly talking distance should still smell it. I adore this fragrance; the only thing holding me back from buying a full bottle (for now) is that I'm also intrigued by one of the blends I made with the essential discovery set (Cardamom Moss + Tonka Sesame + Amber Iris), and I'm torn between the two.

Wow, not what I was expecting and Im loving it. Smooth sesame and spicy myrrh and patchouli to open. Sharp but velvety. A cashmere blanket studded with thistles. Extremely textural. This fragrance has texture AND a temperature and it is HOT! I dont know how else to describe it. Im getting no cinnamon, but the scent holds heat the way that Big Red chewing gum might, if that makes any sense. Very patchouli forward and Im loving it. There's a spicy claylike aspect I need to adjust to. Something evocative of play doh is at the middle but its not unpleasant. Is this nutty deliciousness? Yes. Is it an actual gourmand? No. The end of the half life is mostly frankincense and patchouli. The sillage is pleasantly large. Surprised by the short longevity of this given its size. Good for most seasons except summer, snd especially on a rainy fall day. Not blind buy safe but easy to love for me. Excited to get to know this house better!

Delicious, pure gourmand goodness while still being elegant and not cloying. The sesame + hazelnut + tonka combo is so delicious and can smell like chocolate, but the resins and other notes in the background make this more complex and less literal, while also not taking it too far in the perfumey direction. The golden middle of balance. I've never smelled anything like it.

Most of my favorites have been too suited for spring and summer, this has finally been something I adore that feels like it fits the colder months. So damn cozy and comforting!

Deep, rich, sweet and edible. Like dipping a sesame snap in nutella whilst wrapped in a cashmere stole on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Totally nuzzleworthy. Delicious!