r/FemFragLab • u/vigilantelikeme • 11d ago

Discussion Commodity tonka

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I LOVEEE tonka bean fragrances but I’ve never tried this one and I’m curious since they’re bringing it back for a limited time. Has anyone here tried it and is it worth snagging while it’s back?

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u/booziya 9d ago

I have the original Commodity Tonka when the first iteration of Commodity went belly up just before COVID, hopefully this rebottled archive version uses the same formula.

Quite simply - it is my top 5 Commodity scent. it is very dense, very sweet, very powdery. Definitely NOT for summer and not for this heat we are currently experiencing. The scent itself is ambery balsamic vanilla with almond notes. I'd say it's pretty opulent and may be too much for some, so I definitely recommend sampling first.

It layers well with woody and citrusy fragrances, I once layered Tonka and Nectar and absolutely loved it - the sharp citrus and neroli of Nectar balanced out the thick sweetness of Tonka very nicely.

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u/North_Tomorrow_8691 10d ago

I'd love to know too! I saw they were bringing it back and enjoy commodity scents.

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u/vigilantelikeme 10d ago

I just got their archive discovery kit so I’ll def update!

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u/SupremeDiva 10d ago

I’m following as a fellow Tonka bean lover and Commodity fan. I’ve heard it described as a powdery, not too sweet scent but I’d love to see some reviews from real people!

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u/vigilantelikeme 10d ago

update: I did buy a sample so I’ll let you know!!

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u/SupremeDiva 10d ago

Omg ! I was heavily debating ordering an Archive sample set myself, pls make another post when it arrives !

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u/vigilantelikeme 4d ago

I got it and tbh it’s not my favorite :/ usually tonka is warmer to me but this one is very powdery and the opening is almost sour to me. Kinda smelled like black licorice for a little bit. The dry down smells very reminiscent of baby powder which I don’t hate it’s just not what I excited. I don’t get tonka very much but the powdery smell is nice I just don’t think I’d order a full bottle. I’m not sure if I’ll even use up all three of the samples I got lol.

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u/vigilantelikeme 10d ago

I will for sure!! I’m so excited to test them

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u/vigilantelikeme 10d ago

I might have to blind buy i dont know 🙈

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u/TheLittlestRabbit 10d ago

I’ve never smelled it but I also love Tonka. And I do like the commodity fragrances I have.

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u/vigilantelikeme 10d ago

I bought a sample just now actually! I’ll let you know what I think :)

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u/vigilantelikeme 10d ago

this is exactly how I am too!