Tonkaholic Esse Strikes The Notes
At a glance
Is Tonkaholic Esse Strikes The Notes worth trying?
Tonkaholic by Esse Strikes The Notes is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men.
- Best match
- Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
- Performance feel
- Good longevity with Moderate sillage
- Signature profile
- vanilla, amber, warm spicy with Vanilla Flower, Coffee, Freesia
The first impression
Tonkaholic by Esse Strikes The Notes is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Tonkaholic was launched in 2024. Tonkaholic was created by Luca Maffei and Paolo Cerizza. Top notes are Vanilla Flower, Coffee, Freesia and Lily of the Valley; middle notes are Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Sugar and Jasmine; base notes are Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Musk and Amberwood.
What shapes the scent
The perfumer behind it
Luca Maffei
Luca Maffei is an Italian perfumer known for his work with Acca Kappa, creating scents like Black Pepper & Sandalwood and Tilia Cordata. He also composed Amnesia Rose for Aedes de Venustas and Ambre Gris for Alyssa Ashley. Maffei's style often blends natural ingredients with modern sophistication. His portfolio includes a range of floral, woody, and aromatic compositions.
Notes pyramid
The mood it creates
The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Tonkaholic Esse Strikes The Notes
Essence
The Alchemist archetype is one of transformation, of turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. Tonkaholic, with its intoxicating blend of vanilla, tonka bean, and coffee, embodies this spirit perfectly. It is a fragrance that feels like a secret recipe, a potion brewed in a dimly lit workshop. The warm, spicy notes suggest a mind always at work, always experimenting.
Style & Aesthetic
They favor rich textures and deep colors-velvet, suede, and burnished metals. Their wardrobe is a mix of the antique and the avant-garde, with perhaps a vintage pocket watch or a pair of handmade boots. The aesthetic is layered and complex, much like the fragrance itself. Every detail feels deliberate, as if each piece were part of a larger experiment.
Philosophy & Values
The Alchemist believes in the magic of the everyday, in the potential for reinvention. The fragrance's sweet, woody notes reflect their love of contrast and balance. They value curiosity above all else, always seeking to uncover the hidden connections between things. Life, to them, is a series of puzzles waiting to be solved.
Relationships
They are drawn to fellow seekers, to those who share their passion for discovery. Romantic partners are chosen for their ability to keep up with the Alchemist's restless mind. The fragrance's moderate sillage mirrors their preference for relationships that are intense but not overwhelming, deep but not suffocating.
Lifestyle
Their days are filled with projects-perhaps a home distillery, a collection of rare spices, or a shelf of tinctures. They might spend hours perfecting a recipe or jotting down ideas in a leather-bound notebook. The fragrance's longevity reflects their commitment to seeing things through, to following an idea to its logical conclusion.
Shadow
The Alchemist risks becoming too lost in their own world, too detached from reality. The fragrance's powdery undertones hint at a potential for escapism or obsession. They must remember to step back occasionally, to appreciate the results of their labor as much as the process.
Conclusion
Tonkaholic is a fragrance for those who see the world as a laboratory, who believe in the power of transformation. It is a scent for the Alchemist-a reminder that even the most ordinary ingredients can create something extraordinary.