Montale Arabians Tonka by Montale Eau De Parfum Spray (Unisex) 3.4 oz / 100 ml (Women)

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In the job description, they made it clear that they were looking for a sweet, independent companion. I can totally identify with those qualities as well. I'm sure many of us know this: receiving gifts is great. But giving someone a gift is just intoxicating. Especially when it comes to perfume. I don't know why, but most of the time I'm much more excited about gifting my partner a fragrance than buying one for myself. The only problem with this is that I often tend to buy a bottle straight away, rather than holding a sample under the gentleman's nose first. Sometimes that works, sometimes it doesn't. Such is the case with Montale's Arabians Tonka, so beloved by many.

For me, the price is absolutely fine for this quality. But this applies to all Montsledüfte, which are generally a good entry into the non-segment. Pleasing, affordable and still unique. This fragrance is of course not the great perfume art - but honestly? It doesn't always have to be. Arabians Tonka is, at least for me, just the hammer. But one experience I could also make is that this perfume is definitely not for the office. It is really very strong and very penetrating, so I really recommend only two spritzes with this fragrance. The fragrance actually starts rather fresh spicy. I find the bergamot in the opening is only briefly but very nice. Shortly thereafter, I smell actually only sweet. The Tonka comes through super strong and actually also quite nice. Probably the combo of amber cane sugar and tonka. And then I don't know what scent or combo it is. I have a hunch that it's the Nepalese oud? I have no idea though, because so far I've only known oud from the Delina exclusive and I think it's super nice there. In the drydown the sweetness softens even more, the musk definitely does a good job here. Still, that note continues to linger and does so for hours. And yes, Arabians Tonka is a beast. The longevity is really insane and the sillage is fierce too. I think two small sprays are enough for the complete day. Arabians Tonka is for me the most beautiful Montaleduft so far. Loud, sweet, vulgar and simply delicious. Who likes sweet fragrances, which will come here most certainly at his expense. And he may also buy blind. It has successfully applied to me. It won my heart at a gallop. (okay, I give it up) :-)Fragrance Bombs." I mean that positively, because durability and sillage are already very important to me. As I had a somewhat divided relationship with the brand during my previous experiences with it, I wanted to try the fragrances that sounded quite good to my ears and should contain notes that I otherwise find quite pleasant. These include Oud Dream, Bengal Oud and this Arabian Tonka. Especially the latter one seemed to be in great demand, because my share was filled up incredibly fast. The fragrance is a very cuddly firework on the skin. Because it is very pleasing, flatters the nose and does not appear overly sweet. Just the beginning reminds of a Bourbon vanilla, which was slightly heated. Delicate fine aromas, sweetishly matt wood and wafer-thin rose petals. Little by little the woodiness decreases a little and the rose comes out a little more. For me as a rose hater but never in a way that would bother me. The fragrance lasts and lasts and lasts. Three sprays bring one quite easily through the day. Even the next morning on the skin!!! still perceptible. Even for a Montale the durability is above average. The Arabians Tonka I had for a long time on the list and for a few months he finally won the job posting and was now allowed to enjoy, as one of many, the trial run in the winter. And what can I say - the trial period is over - and he is definitely hired indefinitely. :-)

Yes what can I say, with said 3 sprays you are most certainly perceived 6 hours. The first 3-4 hours even at more than an arm's length distance. What impressed me particularly is that even I perceive this fragrance after 6 hours again and again. The scent is a true powerhorse. (Damn, again) I knew that at some point the time would come, at some point the point would come when I would be told that my passion for perfume would create difficulties in my open-plan office. Although my colleagues are very steadfast and are used to a lot, this time I overdid it a bit. But the fact that it happens with this Montale Arabians Tonka surprises me a lot. Even my ombre nomad from Louis Vuitton has already provided for escape reflexes with a sprayer, but this Montale surprises me a little bit.I like to test new fragrances in the night shift, because I'm mostly alone and can not bother anyone with possible missteps. My greatest strengths are my steadfastness, my positive charisma and my irrepressible strength. Also of particular note are my good rose handling, balance and unisex qualities.