Is Noted Aromas Doha a dupe of Montale Arabians Tonka?

Arabians Tonka EDP

Montale   Original Acquired

Doha EDP

Noted Aromas   Inspired Favourite
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Arabians Tonka Eau de Parfum bottle Arabians Tonka EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2019 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Doha Eau de Parfum bottle Doha EDP
£53.90 from
50ml at Notino
Best value £0.85/ml (100ml)
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£18.99 from
50ml at Noted Aromas
Best value £0.33/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Arabians Tonka EDP
Arabians Tonka is notorious - a divisive, beast-mode Oud fragrance that demands attention, for better or worse. You'll either adore its sweet, powerful sillage or find it utterly overwhelming. It truly is a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
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Our Verdict - Doha EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Mancera Tonka Cola / Arabians Tonka (2019) - bergamot, vanilla and oud translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Arabians Tonka EDP A Doha EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Arabians Tonka EDP
Doha EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 50% vs 22%
Musk 20% vs 18%
Amber 20% vs 20%
Tonka Bean 20% vs 45%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 50% vs 22%
Only in Arabians Tonka
Saffron 50%
Shared Notes
Amber 20% vs 20%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Arabians Tonka Doha
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Arabians Tonka

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its immense sillage and longevity make it unsuitable for sensitive environments like the office. It's best reserved for date nights, clubbing, and formal events, especially in colder weather, where its powerful presence can shine without overwhelming.

Doha

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Tonka-vanilla-oud built for cold weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Date, formal evening.

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.

Overall scent match
5%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Amber, Bergamot

Key Differences

Adds apple and cinnamon, drops oakmoss and saffron

Where to buy

Arabians Tonka EDP
Doha EDP
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