Ombre Tonka

Inspiration
Ombre Tonka captures the quiet moment when the last rays of summer light fade into the comforting warmth of early autumn. Imagine sitting outside at dusk, the air still mild, with a cup of coffee and a bowl of roasted pistachios on the table while the sky slowly darkens. The fragrance opens with an intriguing contrast of oud, pistachio and bright bergamot, creating a play between freshness and depth that feels like light and shadow on the skin. In the heart, tonka bean, amberwood and Rose de Mai unfold into a smooth, slightly gourmand glow that is both cosy and sophisticated. The base of benzoin, patchouli and Madagascar vanilla wraps everything in a rich, resinous sweetness, leaving a long lasting trail that feels luxurious, addictive and distinctly niche. Ombre Tonka is perfect for tonka and pistachio lovers who enjoy warm amber, woody and vanilla nuances in a refined unisex composition.

Fragrance family
Amber gourmand, woody, spicy

Perfumer
Pierre Montale

Fragrance notes
Top notes: oud, pistachio, bergamot
Heart notes: tonka bean, Rose de Mai, amberwood
Base notes: benzoin, patchouli, Madagascar vanilla

What our ParfuMaria team thinks of this fragrance
On our skin, Ombre Tonka opens with a clear pistachio accent over sparkling bergamot and a soft oud touch, immediately warm yet polished. The heart quickly turns creamy as tonka bean and amberwood build a velvety amber gourmand layer with a delicate rose nuance. In the drydown, benzoin, patchouli and Madagascar vanilla create a smooth, slightly smoky sweetness that lingers for hours without becoming heavy. We see Ombre Tonka as an ideal choice for cooler days, evenings and anyone who loves modern tonka centred fragrances with pistachio, amber and woods.