Is Primark Oud Wood a dupe of Jo Malone London Myrrh & Tonka?
Myrrh & Tonka EDC
| EDC | Concentration | EDT |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2018 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Oud Wood EDT
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.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Myrrh & Tonka
- Oud Wood
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a strong, projecting cologne.
- Price is not a concern for you.
- You enjoy bold, statement fragrances.
- You want a winter fragrance.
- You prefer a subtle, everyday fragrance.
- You are on a budget.
- You prefer EDP concentration.
- You want an elegant, warm fragrance.
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 budget-friendly oud that brings warmth and elegance to those who wear it.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Lavender
100%
Myrrh
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
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
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.
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Vanilla
Adds almond and lavender, drops amber and cardamom
Where to buy
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