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Montale

Arabians Tonka

2019 · Unisex · Sweet & Gourmand

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Accord profile

sweet15%vanilla13%amber13%oud11%warm spicy11%rose10%musky8%metallic7%aromatic7%powdery7%

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About this fragrance

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Montale's Arabians Tonka (2019) is a unisex Oriental Woody that opens with a sharp duo of saffron and bergamot. The saffron's leathery spice cuts through bergamot's citrus, setting a dry, almost medicinal tone. Quickly, the heart emerges: agarwood (oud) and Bulgarian rose. The oud is not barnyard-heavy but smooth and woody, while the rose adds a jammy, slightly honeyed floralcy. This pairing is classic but executed with Montale's typical intensity.

The base is where Arabians Tonka earns its name: tonka bean and sugar cane create a thick, almost gourmand sweetness, amplified by amber, white musk, and oakmoss. The result is a syrupy, resinous drydown that clings to skin for hours. Collectors who enjoy sweet oud-rose compositions (think rose jam over vanilla) will find this a worthy addition. It suits cool weather and evening wear, and its unisex character means it wears well on all skin types. Those averse to sweetness should sample first.

中文簡介

Montale Arabians Tonka(2019)係一款中性東方木質調香水。前調以番紅花同佛手柑開場,番紅花嘅皮革辛香同佛手柑嘅柑橘感互相拉扯,帶出乾燥、近乎藥感嘅氣息。中調係沉香(烏木)同保加利亞玫瑰:沉香唔係濃烈嘅農場味,而係順滑木質;玫瑰則帶果醬般嘅蜜甜花香。基調用零陵香豆、甘蔗、琥珀、白麝香同橡苔堆疊出濃稠甜味,近乎美食調,留香持久。適合鍾意甜沉香玫瑰組合嘅收藏家,秋冬夜晚用最啱,中性特質任何膚質都駕馭到。怕甜嘅話建議先試香。

Reference data

HouseMontale
NameArabians Tonka
Launched2019
Marketed asUnisex
Dominant familySweet & Gourmand
Notes recorded9
Accords10

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