Tiếng ViệtTonkin 1936 is more than just a brand; it’s a journey back to the glorious memories of the refined culture of perfumery in the old Indochina town.
In the early 20th century, as the sun of civilization shone upon Hanoi—a melting pot of local and global excellence—many Indian merchants began laying the foundation for trade in Vietnam. This cultural encounter gave birth to a masterpiece: the combination of traditional Vietnamese incense with the exquisite art of infusing premium natural fragrances, creating a noble agarwood line called Tram Hoa. It embodies the unique identity of the capital city, elegant, distinctive, and captivating.
Sadly, however, through the ups and downs of history, these refined fragrance techniques and golden formulas seem to have been buried. We have inadvertently forgotten the cultural values of appreciation that once reached their peak that our ancestors painstakingly cultivated.
Tonkin 1936 was born from the aspiration to revive that pride. After years of diligent research, collaboration with talented perfumers from France and India, and seasoned artisans in Vietnam, we have successfully recreated the lost tradition of floral incense. Tonkin 1936 not only brings back the fragrance but also revives a noble and refined cultural aspect of the past.
Tonkin 1936 offers products that surpass conventional standards.
We provide pure organic incense, sourced from sustainably managed wood, and pure essential oils extracted from the rarest and most precious ingredients.
Each Tonkin 1936 product is a completely handcrafted masterpiece, reaching the level of an artisan. In particular, our Agarwood line, our pride and joy, demands absolute meticulousness: essential oils and wood powder are infused and aged for months to achieve the perfect “maturity” of the fragrance, with deeply blended and exquisite layers of scent.
