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Note: This formula is inspired by the fragrance stated here, using GCMS analysis data and our nose,is not an exact copy. The original formulations belong to the respective brands. We are not affiliated with any fragrance brand mentioned here. The presented images are merely illustrative. Our formulas are composed for educational purposes, inspired by the most popular perfumes on the market. It may be the basis for your personal experiments, studies or researches.
John Applebloom (verified owner) –
There are two perfumes by JCE that do not fit the expectations for me – Amber Narguile and this one. Both are unusual for him because they play the precarious game of trying to balance the sweetness with the transparency. Both manage it perfectly and Vetiver Tonka is perhaps even doing it better as it is counterbalancing the sweetness with the bitterness and pungency of vetiver. Although my formula is a little bit different from the original (no doubt because of the use of a different type of vetiver oil and the slightly inferior regular iso-e-super compared to what the original probably uses), I am thrilled to have a 200 ml bottle of this mixed now on my cabinet and enjoying the periodic refreshing spritz especially now in the coming autumn and winter season when this mixture of hazelnut, roasted caramel, and woody vetiver really shines. Fantastic.
Nick Malakhow (verified owner) –
The interaction of vetiver, lily of the valley odorants, tonka/coumarin, iso e super, and more is fascinating to see! I also loved seeing how little tiny traces of certain chemicals contributed to the sort of “burnt sugar” aspect when combined with the vetiver/tonka/etc. The formula here is very close, easy to source and follow, and shows much restraint (which I suppose is characteristic of Jean-Claude Ellena). Wonderful!