MYRRH & TONKA

Overall vibe:

A warm, resinous amber gourmand with smooth vanilla-tonka sweetness and a slightly smoky, balsamic depth. 

Overall, it feels like golden warmth—cozy, luxurious, and enveloping. Think soft cashmere, candlelight, and warm skin in cold weather.

Longevity:

7–10 hours (moderate to strong)
Performs better than most Jo Malone scents since it’s part of the Cologne Intense line, with the resinous base lingering for hours.

Projection:

Moderate
It creates a noticeable warm aura in the first few hours, then settles into a smooth, cozy skin scent with a soft trail—never overpowering, but clearly present.

When / where to wear:

Fall and winter (perfect in cold weather)
Evening wear, date nights, cozy settings
Upscale casual or intimate environments
Indoor settings (lounges, dinners, nights in)
Not ideal for high heat (can feel heavy and sweet)

Best for:

Lovers of amber, vanilla, and resinous fragrances
People who want a cozy but refined gourmand (not sugary)
Fans of incense-like warmth without harsh smoke
Those who prefer elegant, understated luxury over loud projection
Anyone looking for a comforting signature scent for colder weather

If you like X, you’ll love Myrrh & Tonka:

• If you like Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille, you’ll love Myrrh & Tonka
  (both have sweet, warm depth, but Myrrh & Tonka is smoother and less spicy/tobacco-heavy)
• If you like Kilian Angels’ Share, you’ll love Myrrh & Tonka
  (both feel cozy and rich, but Myrrh & Tonka is less boozy and more resinous)
• If you like Byredo Gypsy Water, you’ll love Myrrh & Tonka
  (both have a soft woody warmth, but Myrrh & Tonka is deeper and more amber-heavy)
• If you like Initio Side Effect, you’ll love Myrrh & Tonka
  (both are warm, sensual scents, but Myrrh & Tonka is more subtle and less intense)
• If you like Diptyque Eau Duelle, you’ll love Myrrh & Tonka
  (both center around vanilla warmth, but Myrrh & Tonka is richer and more resinous)

FRAGRANCE NOTES:

Top Note:  Lavender;

Middle Note:  Myrrh;

Base Notes: Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Almond.

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Myrrh & Tonka by Jo Malone London is a Oriental fragrance for women and men.

Myrrh & Tonka was launched in 2016.

The nose behind this fragrance is Mathilde Bijaoui. 

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Our decants are rebottled by The Scent Garden, LLC from genuine fragrance bottles. The Scent Garden LLC is a wholly independent entity not affiliated, connected, or associated with Jo Malone Fragrances.  Original manufacturer's bottles not included with purchase.