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Near-indistinguishable on a blind strip test; the original simply lasts far longer.
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Montale Paris Arabians Tonka dupes
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Like tonka bean and sugar cane drizzled over Bulgarian rose and oud, saffron and oakmoss grounding the amber-musk warmth
- Top
- Saffron · Bergamot
- Heart
- Oud · Bulgarian Rose
- Base
- Tonka Bean · Sugar Cane · Amber · White Musk · Oakmoss
Main accords: sweet, vanilla, amber, oud, warm spicy, gourmand. 2019 · Eau de Parfum
What smells like Montale Paris Arabians Tonka
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What is Riiffs Momento a dupe of?
Riiffs Momento is widely sold as a dupe of Montale Paris Arabians Tonka. Near-indistinguishable on a blind strip test; the original simply lasts far longer.
Common questions about Montale Paris Arabians Tonka dupes
What is the closest dupe to Montale Paris Arabians Tonka?
Riiffs Momento is the closest we have on record. Wearers name it more often than the alternatives, though agreement is not unanimous. Near-indistinguishable on a blind strip test; the original simply lasts far longer.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Montale Paris Arabians Tonka?
Yes, though only one: Riiffs Momento. It is the only fragrance we have found a first-hand comparison for.
Do Montale Paris Arabians Tonka dupes smell exactly like the original?
No. A dupe is built to the same idea, not the same formula, and cheaper materials usually show in the opening and in how long it lasts. That is why every entry here says how it differs instead of giving a percentage. Of Riiffs Momento, for instance: Near-indistinguishable on a blind strip test; the original simply lasts far longer.
What does Montale Paris Arabians Tonka smell like?
Like tonka bean and sugar cane drizzled over Bulgarian rose and oud, saffron and oakmoss grounding the amber-musk warmth It opens on Saffron, Bergamot.
About Montale Paris Arabians Tonka
Arabians Tonka is a unisex oud rose gourmand EDP from Montale, released in 2019. It's a riff on the original Arabians from the brand, but with tonka bean and sugar cane added to the base, making it noticeably sweeter. The saffron-oud-rose core remains familiar, but the tonka transforms the drydown into something closer to a gourmand fragrance.
Saffron and bergamot open with warm metallic spice and citrus freshness. The bergamot gives a clean lift to the saffron's characteristic metallic edge.
Oud and Bulgarian rose build the heart. The oud is warm and woody, and the rose softens it into a classic Middle Eastern rose-oud pairing. It's rich but balanced.
Tonka bean, sugar cane, amber, white musk, and oakmoss close the fragrance. The tonka is smooth and slightly vanilla-like, the sugar cane adds a sweet warmth, and the amber deepens everything. The oakmoss gives a slight earthy quality that prevents the base from going overly sweet.
Best for autumn and winter. A satisfying middle ground between the original Arabians and a full-on gourmand fragrance.
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- Riiffs Momento youtube.com