The smell in short
It smells mostly vanilla and gourmand. Cinnamon at the top, tonka bean and amber in the middle and vanilla and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 2020
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Tonka Musk notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Alyssa Ashley Tonka Musk EDP
Tonka Musk EDP is made by Alyssa Ashley. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €37. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs more than Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur but less than Laboratorio Olfattivo Tonkade and Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is vanilla (100%), followed by gourmand and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy vanilla and gourmand smells and notes like tonka bean and vanilla. Perfume fans rate it 3.83 out of 5.
Tonka Musk through the year
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur and Laboratorio Olfattivo Tonkade last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vanilla and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Alyssa Ashley perfumes worth knowing
The house has 22 perfumes here, led by Musk, Vanilla and Essence De Patchouli.
How far Tonka Musk spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur and Gisada Ambassador Intense spread further.
Tonka Musk dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur (5 shared notes), Laboratorio Olfattivo Tonkade (5 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (5 shared notes) and Gisada Ambassador Intense (5 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can I wear Tonka Musk to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.
When did Tonka Musk come out?
It came out in 2020.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.