Arabians Tonka EDP

Montale   Original
73%

Damascus 48 EDP

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2019 Year -
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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 - Damascus 48 EDP
Damascus 48 captures the burnt-sugar-and-saffron warmth of Montale Arabians Tonka reasonably well, but arrives nowhere near the original's famously nuclear projection.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Arabians Tonka EDP
Damascus 48 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 50% vs 47%
Saffron 50% vs 52%
Only in Damascus 48
Oud 55% Rose 45%
Shared Notes
Sugar Cane 20% vs 23%
Musk 20% vs 16%
Amber 20% vs 19%
Oakmoss 20% vs 14%
Tonka Bean 20% vs 26%

Accords

Arabians Tonka Damascus 48
100%
Sweet
60%
88%
Vanilla
86%
Amber
45%
72%
Warm Spicy
75%
72%
Oud
50%
65%
Rose
35%
52%
Musky
30%
48%
Metallic
48%
Aromatic
46%
Powdery
Sweet shared
100%
60%
Vanilla
88%
Amber shared
86%
45%
Warm Spicy shared
72%
75%
Oud shared
72%
50%
Rose shared
65%
35%
Musky shared
52%
30%
Metallic
48%
Aromatic
48%
Powdery
46%

Performance

Arabians Tonka Damascus 48
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
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.

Damascus 48

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Dense sweet-spiced amber-oud composition is a cold-weather comfort scent, too heavy for summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Warm and inviting for dates and casual wear, with enough richness for smart-casual formal use.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
73%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, amber, oud

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Arabians Tonka EDP
Damascus 48 EDP
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