Tonkade by Laboratorio Olfattivo
Brand: Laboratorio Olfattivo
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Addictive and mysterious: neroli, cardamom and tonka over cedar, vanilla and patchouli, on dry amber woods.
Is Tonkade worth it?
How it smells: Opens with neroli, cardamom and tonka bean, cedar and vanilla at the heart, then dries down to amber and woody notes.
Scent Score: 81/100 (Great). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 83, versatility 67, layerability 94 and value 83, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts all day and into the night. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Fall and winter, for evenings and dates. Layering: Layers easily with most of the catalog. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2020 · Unisex
Key accords: Neroli, Cardamom, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vanilla, Patchouli
Top Notes
- Neroli
- Cardamom
- Tonka Bean
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- Amber
- Woody Notes
- Tonka Bean
Occasions: Evening, Date Night
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Tonkade by Laboratorio Olfattivo belongs to the oriental fragrance family. Addictive and mysterious: neroli, cardamom and tonka over cedar, vanilla and patchouli, on dry amber woods. Tonkade opens with Neroli, Cardamom, and Tonka Bean. The heart brings Cedar, Vanilla, and Patchouli. It dries down to Amber, Woody Notes, and Tonka Bean.
How to wear Tonkade
On skin, Tonkade by Laboratorio Olfattivo has long Lasting longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and date night. Its best layering match in the catalog is Oud Wood by Tom Ford. Apply Tonkade first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Tonkade : 2 sprays Oud Wood and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Tonkade opens with Neroli, Cardamom, and Tonka Bean.
The heart brings Cedar, Vanilla, and Patchouli.
It dries down to Amber, Woody Notes, and Tonka Bean.
What to layer with Tonkade
Oud Wood by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom, tonka bean, and vanilla.
Order: Apply Tonkade first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tonkade : 2 sprays Oud Wood
Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedar, vanilla, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Tonkade first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Black Opium on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tonkade : 1 spray Black Opium
Miss Dior by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share tonka bean and vanilla.
Order: Apply Tonkade first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tonkade : 2 sprays Miss Dior
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share tonka bean, cedar, and vanilla.
Order: Apply Tonkade first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tonkade : 2 sprays Good Girl
Santal 33 by Le Labo
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom and amber.
Order: Apply Tonkade first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Santal 33 on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tonkade : 2 sprays Santal 33
Pairings to approach with care
Cherry Temptation by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Cherry Temptation brings a fruity contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Tonkade first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Cherry Temptation on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tonkade : 2 sprays Cherry Temptation
Fruity Jasmine by Dossier
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Fruity Jasmine brings a fruity contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Tonkade first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fruity Jasmine on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Tonkade : 2 sprays Fruity Jasmine
Related fragrances and why
- Oud Wood by Tom Ford — Both include cardamom, tonka bean, and vanilla.
- Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent — Both include cedar, vanilla, and patchouli.
- Miss Dior by Dior — Both include tonka bean and vanilla.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Tonkade?
Tonkade opens with Neroli, Cardamom, and Tonka Bean. The heart brings Cedar, Vanilla, and Patchouli. It dries down to Amber, Woody Notes, and Tonka Bean.
How long does Tonkade last, and how strong is it?
Tonkade by Laboratorio Olfattivo has long Lasting longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Tonkade?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and date night.
What layers well with Tonkade?
Oud Wood by Tom Ford is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom, tonka bean, and vanilla. Apply Tonkade first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Tonkade : 2 sprays Oud Wood.
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