Is Perfume Parlour Desert Bean a dupe of Montale Arabians Tonka?
Arabians Tonka EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2019 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Desert Bean EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Arabians Tonka
- Desert Bean
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
A budget take on Montale Arabians Tonka. The sharp saffron-and-rose opening over sweet tonka, amber and oud captures the original's rich, sweet-oriental powerhouse; the dupe runs a touch flatter and less nuanced, and while it projects well it gives up some of Montale's famously beastly longevity.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Bergamot
50%
vs
41%
Saffron
50%
vs
58%
Sugar Cane
20%
vs
21%
Musk
20%
vs
16%
Amber
20%
vs
21%
Oakmoss
20%
vs
15%
Tonka Bean
20%
vs
25%
Sugar Cane
20%
vs
21%
Musk
20%
vs
16%
Amber
20%
vs
21%
Oakmoss
20%
vs
15%
Tonka Bean
20%
vs
25%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
The sweet saffron-tonka-oud richness is a cold-weather powerhouse, glorious in autumn and winter and far too heavy and sweet for summer heat.
Occasions
A bold, sweet-oriental statement scent built for evenings and dates; its sweetness and projection make it a lot for the office or sport.
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 7 of its 9 notes, including Tonka Bean, Sugar Cane, Musk
Adds oud and rose
Where to buy
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$119.69 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml)
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Best Value
$119.69 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $35.40/fl oz
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