Is Nicholas Charles Fragrances Myrrh & Tonka a dupe of Jo Malone London Myrrh & Tonka?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Myrrh & Tonka
- Myrrh & Tonka
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive but undeniably potent amber and tonka bomb. It's a statement scent, with some calling it a winter must-have and others finding it simply too much. If you like your warmth with serious projection, this is for you.
A dupe of Jo Malone's Myrrh & Tonka - the lavender-to-tonka warmth is well represented, though it lacks the original's cologne-concentration lightness and resinous nuance.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its amber and vanilla dominance make it fantastic for evenings and colder weather, particularly date nights or formal events where its strong projection can shine. However, its intensity means it can be overwhelming for a typical office environment or casual daytime wear.
Seasons
Warm tonka-myrrh gourmand suits cooler seasons far more than summer heat.
Occasions
Cozy and comforting for casual wear and relaxed dates; less suited to formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Lavender, Vanilla, Almond
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
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