Myrrh & Tonka Cologne Intense

Myrrh & Tonka Cologne Intense

Jo Malone
Year: 2017
80 /100
(1 review)

Vibe Composition

Aromatic
Woody
Vanilla
Gourmand

Notes

Top Notes

LavenderBergamotLemon

Middle Notes

Namibian myrrhViolet

Base Notes

Tonka beanAlmondVanillaSandalwoodAmber

Community Votes

Gender:
Unisex
Value:
Fair Value
Seasons:
🍂 Fall (50%)❄️ Winter (50%)
Occasions:
🍸 Bar & Dinner (100%)

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Reviews & Hot Takes (1)

R
RINAVisionary
80 /100
5 SPRAYS (8h)
Aromatic (68%) Woody (54%) Vanilla (41%) Gourmand (9%)
🍸 Bar & Dinner
🍂 fall❄️ winter
unisex
Fair Value

This fragrance is themed around the twilight of the endless Namib Desert and the nomadic songs that resonate within it. The scent opens with a gentle, calming blend of lavender and vanilla. Myrrh, though subtly present, blends beautifully with the lavender and vanilla, creating a harmonious and sacred impression. Almond adds an accent, providing richness and an oriental character to the serene, sacred fragrance. Personally, I perceived it less as myrrh and more as a calming blend of lavender and vanilla, expressing the depth of tonka bean and the sacred allure of myrrh. Instead of pushing myrrh to the forefront, it creates an intellectual harmony by subtly presenting it as a "sacred shadow" within the calm layers of lavender and vanilla. When applied to the skin, the almond accent blends with body temperature, creating a noble richness and depth reminiscent of vintage whiskey. The sweetness of tonka beans and the fragrant aroma of almonds give myrrh a three-dimensional structure, elevating it from a simple sweet scent to an oriental charm suitable for a sophisticated evening.