100ml

PREMIERE NOTE

AURA TONKA

Name: AURA TONKA
Brand: PREMIERE NOTE
Price: 211.19 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$211.19

€180

Description

Aura Tonka by Première Note is a warm and inviting fragrance that opens with a bright, sweet burst of mandarin orange and bergamot, softened by a delicate almond note. As it develops, a creamy, gourmand heart emerges, blending sweet toffee with aromatic lavender, solar notes, and a hint of jasmine, creating a beautifully balanced sweetness. The dry down settles into a rich and comforting base of tonka bean, praline, vanilla, sandalwood, and orris, leaving a deeply addictive and sensually gourmand trail. This scent is perfect for cooler weather, offering a cozy yet refined presence. Perfumer: Jérôme di Marino

Scent Profile

Amber

Woody

Gourmand

Sweet

Vanilla

Aromatic

Powdery

Citrus

Notes

Top Notes

Almond

Bergamot

Mandarin

Middle Notes

Lavender

Toffee

Jasmine

Solar Notes

Base Notes

Tonka Bean

Praline

Vanilla

Sandalwood

Orris

About PREMIERE NOTE

Première Note is a French niche fragrance house founded in 2015 by Hervé Josserand, a former L'Oréal director and founder of Creation Beauté International, reinterpreting iconic notes of haute parfumerie with explosive, authentic compositions using noble raw materials sourced globally. The brand's philosophy centers on highlighting a dominant 'Première Note'—the memorable top note that persists throughout—evoking emotions, places, and traditions modernized for contemporary wear, with collections like Magical Gardens and Oriental Elixirs designed for layering and personalization. Its signature style offers elegant, timeless, unisex scents such as Ambre Kashmir, Cedar Atlas, and Rose Sheherazade, targeting fragrance enthusiasts seeking accessible luxury.

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Perfumer

Jérôme di Marino

Jérôme Di Marino, born in 1987 in Haute-Savoie and raised in Nice, is a French perfumer trained in chemistry who studied at ISIPCA in Versailles. Mentored by Francis Kurkdjian at Takasago, he has created or co-authored nearly 75 fragrances across designer, mainstream, and niche brands including Burberry, Carven, Elie Saab, and Molton Brown, earning recognition including a FiFi award for Black by Daniel Hechter in 2015.

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Reviews

5.0

Excellent1 reviews

Ministry of Scent

5.0/5 • 1 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers generally find Aura Tonka to be a beloved and addictive gourmand scent, often highlighted for its comforting warmth and balanced sweetness. Many appreciate its suitability for colder weather and its refined character.

Pros

Performance excellence: Often described as a great winter scent with good longevity and a noticeable, yet not overwhelming, projection.

Versatile appeal: Works beautifully in cooler weather, providing a cozy and comforting aura.

Quality composition: Reviewers note a well-blended composition that offers a softer, more refined take on popular gourmand profiles, with a lovely candied lavender, vanilla, and almond blend.

Cons

Situational drawback: While generally well-received, some might find its gourmand sweetness too prominent for very warm climates or for those who prefer fresher, lighter scents.

Comparisons

Similar to Feve Delicieuse by Dior: Shares a similar gourmand, tonka-centric warmth and sweetness.

Reminds reviewers of Black Opium: Described as a softer, more refined version of Black Opium, with an added lavender note.

Similar to Black Opium Le Parfum and Lavandes Trianon: Seen as a cross between these two, offering a candied lavender, vanilla, and almond profile.

Reminds reviewers of Mon Guerlain (Eau de Parfum): Some draw comparisons, particularly noting the lavender and gourmand aspects, though others find it distinct.