Is The Parfum Hub Damascus 48 a dupe of Montale Arabians Tonka?
Arabians Tonka EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Damascus 48 EDP
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.
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.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Dense sweet-spiced amber-oud composition is a cold-weather comfort scent, too heavy for summer.
Occasions
Warm and inviting for dates and casual wear, with enough richness for smart-casual formal use.
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