
Byredo has a new after-dark scent. Havana Tonka, a new Extrait de Parfum in the Night Veils collection, launched on 1 October 2026. Byredo describes it as the place "where roasted tonka meets the warmth of rum and the depth of tobacco leaves", and calls the result warm, smoky and deeply sensual. The campaign is titled "Havana After Dark", which suits a scent built for candlelit evenings and late nights.
What's New: The Scent Story
Havana Tonka is built around roasted tonka bean, but it opens with light rather than darkness.
- Top notes: Bergamot essential oil gives a bright first impression. Rum and pink peppercorn essential oil warm it quickly, and a touch of crème brûlée adds a caramelised, gourmand sweetness that stays on the dark side.
- Heart notes: Tobacco leaves bring a dry, smoky depth. Violet and white suede soften it, while cashmere woods add a velvety warmth that leads into the base.
- Base notes: The roasted tonka bean absolute turns sweet and slightly resinous. Patchouli essential oil adds earthiness, benzoin resinoid adds balsamic richness, and skin musks keep the finish close to the body.
The result is a rich, textured amber fragrance where boozy, tobacco and gourmand accents meet. Think of an intimate cigar lounge rather than a dessert counter.
Who Will Love Havana Tonka?
If you like warm, cosy fragrances with some edge, this one belongs on your sampling list. It should appeal to:
- Fans of tobacco and rum accords who want something polished rather than heavy
- Gourmand lovers looking for a darker, more grown-up sweetness
- Anyone building an autumn and winter fragrance wardrobe
How to Wear It
An extrait is a concentrated format, so a little goes a long way:
- Apply to pulse points such as the inner wrists, neck and behind the ears, where body warmth helps the tonka and benzoin open up.
- Spray onto moisturised skin. Fragrance tends to cling better to hydrated skin than to dry skin.
- Don't rub your wrists together. Let the bright bergamot opening settle naturally into the smoky heart.
- Test before you buy. Byredo stores carry Havana Tonka, so spray it on skin and wear it for a few hours to see how the crème brûlée and tobacco develop on you.
About Byredo
Ben Gorham founded the Swedish house Byredo in 2006 as a creative project exploring scent and memory. Today its range spans perfumes, scented candles, body products and leather accessories. The Night Veils line is its home for richer, more enveloping compositions, and Havana Tonka is one of its most sensual entries yet.
Where to Buy
Havana Tonka comes in one size only, a 70 ml Extrait de Parfum.
- US: Byredo US ($465). It is also available in Byredo stores. Other US retailers are not yet confirmed.
- UK: Byredo UK (£310). It is also available in Byredo stores. Other UK retailers are not yet confirmed.
- International:
- Byredo EU (€340)
- Skins (€340)
- Premiere Avenue (€340)
- Byredo Canada (CA$613)
Will Havana Tonka be your signature scent this season? Tell us in the comments!







