1,192 community ratings

Myrrh & Tonka (Cologne Intense)

Name: Myrrh & Tonka (Cologne Intense)
Brand: Jo Malone

Perfumer: Mathilde Bijaoui

2017UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.1/ 10

Community score
1,192 ratings

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Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka (Cologne Intense) is a unisex scent built on a sweet, creamy base of tonka bean, vanilla and almond, with the resinous warmth of Namibian myrrh at its heart.

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Skunky's take: My nose picked up something sweet and Skunky has no complaints.

How does it perform?

From 1,031 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

88% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Lavender

Heart notesfirst few hours

Namibian myrrh

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Tonka bean Vanilla Almond

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Creamy
Resinous

What does Myrrh & Tonka (Cologne Intense) smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few choose it for summer. It suits evenings and nights out best, though it also works for daily wear and the office. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two.

Lavender opens it, then gives way fairly quickly to the resinous, slightly smoky myrrh. The base is led by tonka bean, vanilla and almond: a sweet, gourmand, powdery and creamy warmth, with a woody and spicy edge underneath. Alexandria Fragrances Mr. Sillage and Zara Starlight Vanilla have a close profile.