Is Scentleys Arabians a dupe of Montale Arabians Tonka?
Arabians Tonka EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Arabians Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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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.
Arabians follows Montale's Arabians Tonka blueprint of saffron, oud, rose and tonka closely, but the oud reads thinner and more one-note here, and it can't match the original's famously nuclear projection and all-day longevity - a softer, shorter-lived take on the same oriental structure.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 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
A sweet, resinous oud-and-tonka composition built for cold-weather richness; too dense and warm for spring or summer heat.
Occasions
The oud-rose-tonka combination is too dense and sweet for daytime office wear, but its opulence suits evening dates and dressier occasions.
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 Sugar Cane, Musk, Amber
Adds oud and rose
Where to buy
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International (3)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work