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Myrrh & Tonka Cologne bottle Myrrh & Tonka EDC
EDC Concentration EDT
U Gender U
2024 Year 2020
££ Price Tier £
Oud Wood Eau de Toilette bottle Oud Wood EDT
Our Verdict

While both Myrrh & Tonka and Oud Wood share amber, sweet, and warm spicy accords with vanilla, their overall impact differs significantly. Myrrh & Tonka is a potent cologne, a statement scent with substantial projection that some might find overwhelming. Oud Wood offers a more subdued, elegant warmth at an affordable price point as an EDP. The key difference lies in intensity and price: Myrrh & Tonka is a bold, higher-priced choice, while Oud Wood is a gentler, budget-friendly alternative. If you want a fragrance that announces your presence, go with Myrrh & Tonka. If you prefer a subtle, everyday amber, Oud Wood is the better pick.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Myrrh & Tonka if...
  • You want a strong, projecting cologne.
  • Price is not a concern for you.
  • You enjoy bold, statement fragrances.
  • You want a winter fragrance.
Choose Oud Wood if...
  • You prefer a subtle, everyday fragrance.
  • You are on a budget.
  • You prefer EDP concentration.
  • You want an elegant, warm fragrance.
Our Verdict - Myrrh & Tonka EDC
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.
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Our Verdict - Oud Wood EDT
A budget-friendly oud that brings warmth and elegance to those who wear it.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Myrrh & Tonka EDC
Oud Wood EDT

Notes

Only in Myrrh & Tonka
Lavender 100%
Only in Myrrh & Tonka
Myrrh 100%
Only in Oud Wood
Oud 75% Tobacco 25%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 33% vs 30%

Accords

Myrrh & Tonka Oud Wood
100%
Amber
50%
Woody
90%
60%
Warm Spicy
80%
64%
Sweet
60%
61%
Vanilla
54%
Aromatic
52%
Balsamic
Amber shared
100%
50%
90%
Warm Spicy shared
60%
80%
Sweet shared
64%
60%
61%
54%
52%

Performance

Myrrh & Tonka Oud Wood
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Myrrh & Tonka

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Oud Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

The warm woody and spicy notes make it suitable for cooler climates, while its balanced intensity allows for use in milder seasons as well.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and rich scent profile make it suitable for date and casual settings where a more personal scent impact is desired.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
3%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, sweet, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Myrrh & Tonka EDC
Oud Wood EDT
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