VELVET TONKA EXTRAIT

Velvet Tonka Extrait is the unisex Extrait de Parfum by BDK Parfums, the first in the Collection Matières to be reinterpreted as an Extrait. Launched in 2026 and signed by perfumer Alexandra Carlin, it is an amber gourmand at 30% concentration, denser, deeper and bolder than the Eau de Parfum.

The Fragrance

Velvet Tonka Extrait is born between two places dear to David Benedek, founder of the house: the sun-drenched, artisanal Morocco of his roots, and the urban, creative Paris where BDK Parfums was born. Its starting point is a childhood memory, the gazelle horn pastries his grandmother made on Sundays in her salon in the 10th arrondissement. If in 2021 Alexandra Carlin imagined Velvet Tonka as an airy, luminous gourmand, with the Extrait she turns it into its hyperbole: not simply a more concentrated version, but a new balance, more carnal and textured, that stays sensual and velvety.

How It Evolves on Skin

The opening is gourmand and immediate: a creamy, lightly salted roasted pistachio accord joins Cosmofruit™, a fruity, luminous note signed by IFF. In the heart, orange blossom brings a soft light and wraps around the tonka bean, which here gains depth and a caramelised character, almost like a Moroccan pastry. The base turns warm and dark with vanilla, tobacco and a Saffiano leather accord, which adds an amber, leathery facet and an intense trail that lingers on the skin for a long time.

Who We Recommend Velvet Tonka Extrait To

We recommend Velvet Tonka Extrait to those who loved the Eau de Parfum and want the same soul with more presence, more sillage and more longevity. It is perfect for those who love warm gourmands with a darker, leathery side, and it is at its best in autumn and winter, for evenings and occasions when you want to leave your mark. It is a unisex fragrance, for anyone looking for a scent that is gourmand yet sophisticated.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Velvet Tonka Extrait faithfully carries the soul of the Eau de Parfum, but with a whole new power: it leaves a trail that gets noticed and stays on the skin for a truly long time. It is the version for those who loved Velvet Tonka and want more of it, in every sense.

Similar Fragrances

• Velvet Tonka by BDK Parfums, from the same house, shares orange blossom, tobacco, tonka bean and vanilla, in an airier, more powdery version, with almond, rose and amber wood.
• Sweet Confessions by Habibi New York shares pistachio, tonka bean and vanilla, in a sweeter, milkier key, with almond, chocolate and warm milk.
• Fiddah by Kajal shares tobacco, leather, tonka bean and vanilla, in a spicier, more ambery key, with cinnamon, star anise and benzoin.

FAQ

What inspired Velvet Tonka Extrait?
The bond between Morocco and Paris, the two worlds of David Benedek, founder of BDK Parfums. The memory behind the fragrance is that of the gazelle horn pastries his grandmother made on Sundays: the Extrait heightens their gourmand, roasted side, adding an amber, leathery depth.

What is the difference between Velvet Tonka Extrait and Velvet Tonka Eau de Parfum?
At 30% concentration, the Extrait is not just more intense: it shifts the balance of the fragrance. The gourmand side becomes more roasted thanks to the pistachio, the tonka bean gains depth and the base turns more leathery. The result is a more powerful perfume, with a stronger sillage and even greater longevity.

How long does Velvet Tonka Extrait last on skin?
It has remarkable longevity: it accompanies the whole day with an intense, enveloping trail that remains noticeable for a long time, even on clothes. A few sprays are enough.

Who created Velvet Tonka Extrait?
It is signed by Alexandra Carlin, Senior Perfumer at IFF, the same perfumer who created Velvet Tonka Eau de Parfum in 2021, together with David Benedek. It is the first Extrait in BDK Parfums' Collection Matières, the line that dedicates each fragrance to a single raw material.

Product Information

Brand

BDK Parfums

Name

Velvet Tonka Extrait

Concentration

Extrait de Parfum (30%)

Size

100 ml

Olfactory family

Amber Gourmand

Launch year

2026

Made in

France