The round of spice and autumn fragrances continues with Tonka Sublime by Houbigant. The protagonist of this creation is already clear from the name: The tonka bean is at the center of the eau de parfum, which is part of the Collection les Ambres from the traditional French fragrance house. This line is dedicated to the olfactory world of the Orient and focuses on ambery compositions that combine different raw materials in a modern and sophisticated way. The elegance and expressiveness that Houbigant fragrances have always been known for is always retained.
The tonka bean – a treat from South America
The tonka bean is the aromatic seed of Dipteryx odorata, the majestic tonka bean tree from the papilionaceous family. It is mainly native to tropical South America – Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana. The shiny black seeds ripen in hard, almond-like fruit shells and are first fermented and then dried after harvesting. This process develops the characteristic and fascinating aroma of the tonka bean, which is reminiscent of vanilla, almond, hay and caramel. reminiscent. This is due to the coumarin it contains.
Tonka bean has become one of the most popular fragrances in modern perfumery. With its vanilla scent, it lends creations a spicy-sweet and gentle warmth. Tonka bean is used particularly frequently in oriental, gourmand or powdery fragrances, where it is combined with vanilla, ambergris, sandalwood or other spices. More than almost any other ingredient, the tonka bean embodies the warm sensuality that Houbigant reinterprets in its Les Ambres collection.
Tonka Sublime by Houbigant – Collection les Ambres
Houbigant is a classic fragrance house that has its origins in the 18th century. This makes the French brand one of the oldest perfume houses in the world still in existence today. Fragrances such as Fougère Royale from the 1880s or Quelques Fleurs from the beginning of the 20th century are true classics today and represent the style and philosophy of the brand: French elegance, refined compositions and handcrafted perfection. Tonka Sublime picks up on this quite naturally and combines the notes of almond, star anise, mirabelle plum, neroli, jasmine, davana, tonka bean, sandalwood and ambergris.
What does Tonka Sublime by Houbigant smell like?
I can already tell you this much from the first test: Tonka fans should definitely put this fragrance at the top of their must-have list. Right from the start, the eau de parfum reveals the extraordinary facets of the tonka bean, which oscillate between creamy vanilla, greenish hay and fine almond warmth. Mirabelle plum brings a balanced fruity sweetness to the composition, while star anise provides a subtle aniseed-like freshness. Davana lends the creation a delicate, slightly boozy nuance, which is rounded off by creamy jasmine and the balsamic, velvety notes of ambergris and sandalwood. Simply wonderful!
When is the best time to wear Tonka Sublime?
Warm, cozy, enveloping and yet so distinctly elegant – Tonka Sublime is an ideal candidate for autumn and winter, perfect for anyone who loves well-balanced, finely balanced and harmonious spice fragrances and especially the multifaceted richness of tonka bean. Unisex, suitable for everyday wear and the office – a real all-rounder that simply makes me happy today, on a dull, gray November day.
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