Gourmet love: Tonka Rouge Maison Tahité
Tonka Rouge by Maison Tahité was inspired by the brand’s ongoing celebration of gourmand raw materials — this time placing the tonka bean at the heart of its sensory journey. Maison Tahité’s creative philosophy centers on reinterpreting beloved gourmand ingredients (like vanilla, cocoa, coffee, and now tonka) into original perfume stories that balance pleasure with refined olfactory depth. Tonka Rouge is thoughtfully crafted as an ode to mystery and sensuality, capturing contrasts between brightness and depth, sweetness and spice, elegance and passion.
Olfactory Notes
It launches with a juicy, cherry-liqueur burst that feels vibrant, playful, and slightly boozy, instantly gripping the senses with bright, mouthwatering sweetness. As the initial fruit settles, the tonka bean and raspberry emerge, creating a creamy, fruit-rich texture that feels soft yet intoxicating. A hint of licorice spice adds mysterious depth, balancing the sweetness with a subtle dark twist. Finally, the dry-down warms into vanilla and sandalwood, wrapped in a refined aged brandy nuance that gives the scent sensual richness and lingering warmth. The trail becomes deep, elegant and comforting, not overly sweet but undeniably seductive.
Olfactory notes: Fruity, Gourmand, Woody
Fragrance Family: Gourmand
Top notes: Cherry Liqueur
Heart notes: Tonka Bean, Raspberry, Licorice
Base notes: Vanilla, Sandalwood, Brand
- Concentration: Eau de Parfum
- Made in Italy
- Parfumeur: Sébastien Cresp
- Year of Launch: 2025
If you're wondering about how long "Tonka Rouge Maison Tahité" will last, Fragrantica says you can expect it to linger for about 7 hours.
Ingredients: Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Vanillin, Coumarin, Benzaldehyde, Trimethylcyclopentenyl Methylisopentenol, Anise Alcohol, Eugenol, Rose Ketones, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Limonene, Cinnamyl Alcohol