Myrrh & Tonka

Myrrh & Tonka follows Jo Malone's Cologne Intense, widely regarded as the brand's boldest and most unisex release, a fragrance built to feel dark, sweet and wintry rather than light. This extrait opens with the same smoky, dry lavender that reviewers describe as feeling like a match struck against a pile of dried herbs, paired with a touch of honey. Myrrh takes the heart, echoing the original's warm balsamic resin, though it comes through gentler here than the vibrant, sensual quality reviewers praise in the real thing. Where the two align most closely is the base: tonka bean sweetened with almond and vanilla, giving the same warm, generous finish that many consider the standout of Jo Malone's original. Overall this version leans a little sweeter and less smoky-resinous than the genuine Myrrh & Tonka, missing some of the depth that makes the original stand out even against Jo Malone's usually lighter catalogue, but the lavender-tonka signature is clearly recognisable.