Vanille Tonka by Nicolaï / Parfums de Nicolaï

Name: Vanille Tonka
Brand: Nicolaï / Parfums de Nicolaï
Rating: 7.5 (192 reviews)

1997for women

Perfumer: Patricia de Nicolaï

7.5/10

192 ratingsMost rate it 8 of 10

Vanille Tonka by Nicolaï / Parfums de Nicolaï is a widely worn Spicy Oriental perfume for women. Vanille Tonka came out in 1997. The composition is by Patricia de Nicolaï. The top notes include Mandarin orange, Black pepper, Lemon and Benzoin; middle notes include Vanilla, Carnation, Cinnamon and Frankincense; base notes include Tonka bean, Vanilla absolute, Tonka bean absolute and Tobacco absolute. Most wearers reach for it in autumn and winter. Most wearers rate it long-lasting, with a strong sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 7/10: long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Autumn and winter (72% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly women, 52% of votes
Smells mainly: spicy, oriental, sweet

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

17 notes

Vanille Tonka features 17 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

192 ratings

7.5

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Longevity

150 ratings

7.8

Most rate it 7 of 10.

Sillage

133 ratings

7.2

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

223 season votes

Spring19%
Summer9%
Autumn37%
Winter35%

Who wears it

Men29%
Unisex18%
Women52%

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