The smell in short
Main smell: sweet and vanilla. It opens with saffron and bergamot, moves to agarwood (oud) and Bulgarian rose and dries down to tonka bean and sugar cane.
- Came out
- 2019
- Lasts
- 9 to 12 hours
- Best in
- winter
Arabian Tonka notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Montale Arabian Tonka EDP
Arabian Tonka EDP is made by Montale. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Montale perfumes worth knowing
The house has 59 perfumes here, led by Paris Chocolate Greedy, Intense Cafe and Paris Ristretto Intense Cafe.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 9 to 12 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Al Haramain Amber Oud Dubai Night and Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti. Base notes like tonka bean and sugar cane are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
How far Arabian Tonka spreads
Projection is very strong: it fills the room. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Al Haramain Amber Oud Dubai Night and Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti.
Arabian Tonka price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €14. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Al Haramain Amber Oud Dubai Night and Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its sweet side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Arabian Tonka dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Al Haramain Amber Oud Dubai Night (7 shared notes), Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti (6 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Aamal (8 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Turath (6 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Can women wear Arabian Tonka?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Arabian Tonka come out?
It came out in 2019.
Who would like it?
People who enjoy sweet and vanilla smells.