Ganache Tonka

Got lucky and found this on eBay for very little. It was one I had my eye on so I'm quite happy. Goes on a bit spicy but only mildly so. That tones down quickly and reveals a very nice, creamy, powder y tonka/vanilla smooth sweetness. I initially liked the Tobacco collection (my opinion has soured more and more each time I wear them though) like the reviewer below, but much prefer this one. The tobacco collection can be a bit weird on my skin. Not this. It's very pleasant and cozy. On me, not the best longevity or projection but acceptable.

On my skin I get a sweet creamy tonka vibe and an underlying spicy / vetiver note. Very nice!!

If you really love Vanilla, go for it and it is affordable !

Ganache Tonka from Zara flew relatively under the radar against the Tobacco Collection Rich/Warm/Addictive that captured the attention of the online fragrance community, seemingly for months. Ganache Tonka was brought to my attention only by chance and it's another interesting cold-weather-leaning release from the designer that, like Rich/Warm/Addictive, is well-crafted, a decent performer, and a great value in light of its typically low retail pricing ($30 for 100ml). Ganache Tonka is a sweet, sultry blend of the eponymous note of tonka, along with cardamom, vanilla, cacao, sandalwood, and musk. It’s quite powdery and also a bit spicy by way of the cardamom. It’s pleasant, but just craftily provocative enough in the right ways to be interesting. It provides the powdery bite of tonka (certainly more than in Le Labo Tonka 25, for example), but rendered creamy with the vanilla and a spicy/woody blend to keep the end result from being a gourmand. It's a very nice entry in the house, relatively easy to wear, particularly in the colder weather, and a nice companion to the more blatantly sweet Rich/Warm/Addictive, a honey/coconut tobacco scent. 7 out of 10

★★★★ (4 / 5 stars) Tonka, vanilla, and cacoa blended in equal measure. This and Tone Indeterminee are Zaras longest lasting fragrances I own. Overall vibe of this is that of Chanel Allure + Original Valentino Uomo (not Intense because there is no leather in this) and Carolina Herrera VIP Club (without the boosy notes). Highly recommended! Get it before its gone and only on ebay.