The hype around
Shaghaf Oud Tonka continues.
You currently have to pay up to €130 to secure a bottle.
Way too much for a dupe.
That's why I've only bought one bottle so far.
Shaghaf Oud Tonka is a clone of
Velvet Tonka and a very good one at that, with a great performance.
As we know it from the original, Shaghaf is also a marzipan/almond dream.
And the almond note is not long in coming.
From the first spray, you get a full load of almonds.
Anyone who knows almond syrup knows roughly what the opening smells like.
In fact, I hardly notice anything else in the first few moments.
Only in the DD do floral notes join in, I would claim to perceive jasmine.
According to the fragrance pyramid, however, it is orange blossom.
This gives the fragrance a touch of femininity and provides a clean vibe.
This also keeps the fragrance from being too sweet.
Nevertheless, it is quite a sweet fragrance, so you should keep that in mind.
Parfumo "Abuparfüm" wrote here that the fragrance smells like marzipan soap to him.
That actually sums it up quite well.
However, the floral notes are not in the foreground, which is important to mention.
The main player here is the almond note, it steals the show.
Later in the DD, I also detect subtle vanilla and a little more tonka bean.
Cinnamon and amberwood, on the other hand, are not at all prominent for me.
Towards the end, it is a slightly powdery almond, tonka dream with a subtle clean touch in the background, created by the floral notes.
The performance is outstanding.
The
Shaghaf Oud Eau de Parfum is still the undisputed number 1 in the Shaghaf Oud range in terms of performance.
Nevertheless, Shaghaf Oud Tonka has nothing to hide with its performance.
With a super strong radiance and top durability, the turquoise knows how to convince.
What I would also like to note is that I find the perfume quite feminine, as already mentioned above.
Nevertheless, I really like wearing it and find the fragrance very pleasant.
Because it is not a fragrance where you say it is ONLY for women like
La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum or "My Way | Giorgio Armani".
For many, the fragrance is certainly still unisex.
But for me, the fragrance is quite feminine.
My conclusion: Although Swiss Arabian has done a good job here and brought a perfume with niche quality onto the market, I would still wait until the price drops.
For 50 € you can buy it without hesitation.
When I consider that my first Shaghaf cost €13.99 about 6-7 years ago, even €50 is no bargain.
Still, it's fair for the quality you get here.
Many paid €69.99 and are super satisfied.
However, I would not recommend a blind purchase for the price.
It's better to get a bottle first and then decide.
I like it myself and am looking forward to adding it to my collection soon, so I can only recommend it if the price is right.
Top Notes 
Almond
Heart Notes 
Tunisian orange blossom
Turkish rose
Cinnamon
Base Notes 
Tonka bean
Vanilla
Amberwood
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