Swiss Arabian
Shaghaf Oud Tonka
Best BDK Velvet Tonka Dupe
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Tonka is a clone of BDK Velvet Tonka, with a 75% accuracy score and about 70% cheaper than the original.
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75% MatchInspired by $137 originalSave about 70%
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy75%
Longevity5-7 hours
SillageModerate
You SaveAbout 70%
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The Scoop
Shaghaf Oud Tonka captures the creamy almond-tonka sweetness of Velvet Tonka reasonably well, but introduces a more prominent oud presence that shifts the fragrance toward a warmer, spicier profile. The clone maintains good longevity and sillage comparable to the original, though the oud addition gives it a slightly different characterâless pure gourmand, more oriental-ambery.
Key Differences
The main distinction is Swiss Arabian's emphasis on oud and agarwood in the heart and base, whereas Velvet Tonka leans into creamy vanilla and sandalwood smoothness. Shaghaf Oud Tonka is slightly heavier and more oriental-leaning, while the original is more refined and gourmand-focused.
Fragrance Profile
â 4.2 community ratingAccords
vanilla· Dominantgourmand· Dominantalmond· Dominantsweet· Dominantamber· Prominentnutty· Prominentfruity· Moderatewarm spicy· Moderatewhite floral· Moderatecinnamon· Moderatewoody· Moderate
Best Seasons
Spring73%
Summer33%
Fall / Autumn100%
Winter100%
Best Occasions
Night Out100%
Casual26%
Professional17%
Community Insights
â 4.2 from 1.6K ratingsWhat people who wear Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Tonka report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
vanilla
almond
sweet
amber
nutty
fruity
warm spicy
white floral
Longevity
Very weak1%
Weak4%
Moderate27%
Long lasting53%
Eternal14%
Sillage
Intimate5%
Moderate36%
Strong51%
Enormous8%
Who wears it
Female26%
More female29%
Unisex41%
More male3%
Male1%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced3%
Overpriced5%
Ok25%
Good value43%
Great value24%
People say it reminds them of
BDK Parfums Velvet Tonka 280Joop! Joop! Le Bain 67Maison Alhambra Nebula II 43Arabiyat Prestige Aariz LâAbsolu 27
What people like
- Smooth well-blended tonka and vanilla
- Delicious marzipan and almond cookie scent
- Long-lasting with massive projection
- Niche-level quality for an affordable price
What people dislike
- Misleading name with little detectable oud
- Too heavy and cloying for summer
- Can be overwhelming if over-applied
- Linear scent profile lacks development
What wearers say
âTHIS IS GORGEOUSMan⊠I love Velvet Tonka by BDK Parfums. But it kinda gets too cloying and too much. Oud Tonka is even better than the original. It smells identical in a marcipan, gourmand type of way, but not cloying as the original.I get blown away by the almond/marcipan in this fragrance, together with the sweet vanillic tonkabean. Itâs LOUD - just as the original. And it LASTS - just as the original. If I got this before Christmas, I wouldâve rocked it. Itâs⊠amazing.â
âWow- the wide range of comments on this one really floors me. I rarely buy the middle eastern perfumes any longer because they smell so similar. This was my last one and it wears beautifully on my skin. Its rich, bold, resinous and has a sweet nutty accord that I love. Good lasting power too. Maybe some batches were made in different places? IDK- mine is about 9 months old from jomashop. Great price and I personally think the bottle is fun. I just pulled it out this week and wore it a couple of times. Very cozy and sexy fragrance on me.â
âIn the drydown, this smell really similar (90%) to Nikos Sculpture Parfum or Bond no.9 Lavayette Street and smells unisex. In the opening this doest smell similar to those fragrance, it's smells gourmandy and a bit feminim. the juice quality is top notch!. blindbuy safe.â
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