Tonka Bala – Extrait de Parfum - Warm, sun-drenched, nutty gourmand and leathery notes

Ataratma TONKA BALA Extrait de Parfum

Tonka bean, leather and the quiet power of the solar plexus

Ataratma TONKA BALA Extrait de Parfum is a warm, nutty yet distinctly leathery unisex niche fragrance that combines gourmand softness with dry, smoky depth. Tonka bean, coconut, jasmine, leather, sandalwood, musk and vanilla form a composition that feels creamy and inviting while retaining enough structure to avoid becoming simply sweet.

TONKA BALA belongs to the ZAKRA Collection by Ataratma and is inspired by the third chakra, the solar plexus chakra Manipura. Traditionally associated with confidence, willpower, inner strength and personal energy, it provides the conceptual foundation for this fragrance. Perfumers Fanny Bal and Tanguy Guesnet translate the idea not into aggression, but into warmth, composure and a self-assured presence.

Ataratma – Scents for the Soul

The philosophy of Ataratma combines contemporary niche perfumery with Indian fragrance culture, Ayurveda and spiritual tradition. The brand name brings together “Attar”, the historic form of concentrated perfumery, and “Atma”, the Sanskrit word for soul. Under the guiding idea Scents for the Soul, the house creates highly concentrated perfumes connected to a specific emotional or spiritual intention.

With Ataratma TONKA BALA, the focus is inner strength. This is not about dominance, but about calm confidence, balance and resilience.

A green opening, a creamy heart

The fragrance opens with Tunisian Petitgrain LMR and Ambrette Absolute LMR. Petitgrain contributes a green, woody and slightly bitter freshness, while ambrette introduces soft musky warmth with a subtle nutty character.

At the heart, the personality of TONKA BALA fully emerges. Tonka Bean LMR reveals facets of almond, marzipan, vanilla, warm hay and a touch of tobacco. Coconut enhances the creamy texture without becoming tropical or dessert-like, while jasmine brings floral brightness and lift.

This contrast keeps the composition dynamic: gourmand warmth meets aromatic freshness and dry structure.

Leather, sandalwood and vanilla

In the base, Ataratma TONKA BALA becomes darker and more tactile. Leather adds dry, slightly smoky and spicy facets, while sandalwood provides smooth woody creaminess. Musk and vanilla settle softly onto the skin and extend the warm effect of the tonka bean.

The leather is crucial because it prevents the fragrance from becoming overly sweet. It gives the composition backbone and creates an intriguing tension between comfort and character. TONKA BALA is therefore neither a classic gourmand nor a conventional leather perfume, but something deliberately positioned between the two.

Fanny Bal and Tanguy Guesnet

Perfumers Fanny Bal and Tanguy Guesnet build Ataratma TONKA BALA around carefully balanced contrasts: nutty sweetness against smoke, creamy warmth against dry leather, soft musk against aromatic freshness.

The name “Bala” refers to strength and energy. That idea becomes tangible in the fragrance: tonka bean and vanilla create warmth, leather provides structure, sandalwood brings calm and musk adds a skin-like presence.

With a concentration of 28% perfume oil, Ataratma TONKA BALA Extrait de Parfum has strong longevity and a rich presence while remaining refined and controlled.

A gourmand leather fragrance with character

Ataratma TONKA BALA Extrait de Parfum is ideal for anyone who enjoys gourmand perfumes but wants more than straightforward sweetness. The combination of tonka bean, coconut, leather, sandalwood and vanilla feels warm, sensual and comforting, while smoky leather and dry woods add depth and tension.

Discover Ataratma TONKA BALA Extrait de Parfum at scent amor and experience an exceptional unisex niche perfume that expresses inner strength as a warm, calm and confident presence on the skin.

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