Fragrances inspired by Arabians Tonka Eau de Parfum
The original
Arabians Tonka
Montale
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both Arabians Tonka and Taraf Black share sweet, ambery, and oudy profiles, they cater to different preferences and budgets.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Sugar Cane, Musk, Amber
The main difference
Adds oud and rose
Choose Taraf Black when
You prefer a more subtle and versatile fragrance.
Our verdict
Arabians Tonka and Great Eagle of Arabia are strikingly similar, with Great Eagle being a high-quality interpretation of the Montale fragrance.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Sugar Cane, Musk, Amber
The main difference
Adds oud and rose
Choose Great Eagle of Arabia when
You want a smoother, more refined take on the Tonka profile.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Sugar Cane, Musk, Amber
The main difference
Adds oud and rose
What they share
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Sugar Cane, Musk, Amber
The main difference
Adds oud and rose
What they share
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Sugar Cane, Musk, Amber
The main difference
Adds oud and rose
What they share
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Sugar Cane, Musk, Amber
The main difference
Adds oud and rose
Our verdict
While both share a sweet, ambery oud profile, Arabians Tonka is a beast, while Noir d'Arabie is a more refined and accessible take.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Sugar Cane, Musk, Amber
The main difference
Adds oud and rose, drops oakmoss
Choose Noir d'Arabie when
You prefer a more subtle and refined scent.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Amber, Bergamot, Saffron
The main difference
Adds caramel and oud, drops musk and oakmoss
What they share
Shares 6 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Amber, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds elemi and lily of the valley, drops sugar cane
What they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Amber, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds oud and rose, drops oakmoss and sugar cane
What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Saffron, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds cinnamon and oud, drops amber and musk
Our verdict
Arabians Tonka and Karus Secret Musk share a sweet, ambery, musky core, but their impact differs significantly.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Amber, Oakmoss
The main difference
Adds ambergris and dark chocolate, drops bergamot and sugar cane
Choose Karus Secret Musk when
You enjoy bolder, more challenging scents.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Amber, Saffron
The main difference
Adds incense and oud, drops bergamot and oakmoss
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Amber, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds apple and cinnamon, drops oakmoss and saffron
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Montale. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.