Perfumer Reviews 'Arabians Tonka' - Montale

Reviewing Arabians Tonka from Montale
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[@lostinhollywoodpodcast]

Nuclear sillage on this bad boy. Love it.

[@PANCAKEPAP1]

Montale is notorious for nuclear sillage 😂😂 I've had 4 samples for months now cos you don't need to spray a lot

[@kylem8811]

It's an absolute monster this stuff

[@zenttofrizzy8479]

@@PANCAKEPAP1 nobody is smelling you Spray your damn fragrances or you’re just waisting juice

[@rk-ve6jy]

I could smell this on my shirt 2 weeks later. 😳

[@lostinhollywoodpodcast]

@@rk-ve6jy Facts.

[@grishfish]

It doesn't slap you in the face, but it is long-lasting and the sillage is noticeable. I like the fact that it's not too sweet. It just leans sweet in a subtile, vanilla way. It's one of my favorites from Montale.

[@ozneonil7132]

Noticeable? 3 sprays fill a complete room

[@grishfish]

@@ozneonil7132 It's one of those frags that favors warm environments to enhance sillage and projection. When he sprayed his arm 5 or 6 times, I was thinking that was a mistake. It had been awhile since I've worn it, so after his reaction I went and put 3 sprays directly on my forearm and I agree with his assessment, it's not a BIG frag. Maybe formulations from 8-10 years ago were bigger, but not mine (from 3 yrs ago).

[@Zyklop223]

I sprayed it in my room and could smell it 2 days after it in the air😅 it has also that nice hairspray-vibe in it which I really like on all Montales😊

[@onionjohnny6572]

@@grishfish100% agree with this. I have a bottle I bought two weeks ago and it’s so weak. I hate that companies have to ruin perfumes by making them weaker.

[@wizvrdmvn7415]

I just put it on for the first time today 😭😭🅿️🅿️ by far my favourite after oud tabacco

[@Mi3940]

I ain't buying if Ethel Maltol not whipping from the"BACE"😂

[@djeR876]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Carlitosway2369]

It’s *BASE not BACE fyi btw

[@Mi3940]

@@Carlitosway2369 I know that.and all am doing is"WORD PLAY" 😂

[@Carlitosway2369]

@@Mi3940haha gotcha my bad

[@Mi3940]

@@Carlitosway2369 😂✌️

[@necaa07]

That's weird, I haven't tested it in a while but I remember as being monstrous I could be wrong though. I would really like for you to test his Honey Aoud fragrance, just to give us a slight idea as to how his oud note is made and also to maybe inspire you more to make a honey fragrance 😁😍

[@Andrei19Maran]

It is a monster especially outside!

[@LeprechaunSeeker]

Neah, it is a monster. The reason why Aaron says this is because his fragrances are very strong as well, especially in the opening. I find it however that stronger is not always better.

[@onionjohnny6572]

@@LeprechaunSeekerthe newer formulations aren’t monsters at all. It’s quite normal to be honest.

[@colescheig5495]

@@onionjohnny6572I have 2023 batch and 3 sprays will have people smelling me from 50 feet away. The sillage I get with this is crazy, it doesn’t stop leaving a trail and following me

[@colescheig5495]

@@onionjohnny6572I think this might beat my oud satin mood extrait in the sillage department. Both have the same longevity. Oud satin mood extrait is a lot smoother for me tho and not as screechy

[@Born2resist_]

I have to leave all my Montales and Mancera’s to sit for a couple of months after opening to get the fantastic sillage and projection…except Red Tobacco- that was insane from the first spray!! 😂

[@Dolphiyn]

what do you mean?

[@omer_nachshon]

weird that you found it not strong enough... in my experience that fragrance is a crazy monster... one spray and you can't smell anything in the room except for that. I wouldn't want it stronger than it already is , people might pass out :))

[@princesethadu-krah9374]

Is that your real voice? It sounds absolutely beautiful. I enjoy listening to it

[@Andrei19Maran]

This proiects and lasts alot! Outside is a bomb! People can smell it from 20 feet away.

[@rk-ve6jy]

Exactly.. Stuff is bomb.. Any other perfume that has lasting power as much as this one?

[@Andrei19Maran]

@@rk-ve6jy Exactly like this idk. Baccarat Rouge 540 extrait projects like this, but it's lighter. Oud Satin Mood edp lasts and projects for hours. Xerjoff Erba Pura and Kirke project for like 5 h and they Last over 12 h. From Montale/Mancera Ristretto Intense Cafe, Instant Crush, Oudmazing, but the strongest fragrance that I've ever tested is Black Prestigium- Mancera.

[@rk-ve6jy]

@@Andrei19Maran thanks

[@unknownbutknown6814]

Which batch do you have? Is it reformulated?

[@Andrei19Maran]

@@unknownbutknown6814 doubt that it's reformultated. All Manceras and Montale are beast mode. They destroy 99% of fragrances. I had IT Last year, sold IT after I got bored of IT.

[@Normandybeach]

Just got my 50mL of Daddy yesterday. So Impressed Aaron!!!

[@AndHaunted]

I have had the same reactions to Montale fragrances. I expected them to be beast mode based on all the reviews, but they turned out to be quite subdued. Black Aoud was the best example of this.

[@haseisrotting]

You should review Tonka Cola by Mancera

[@skinAPRN]

Absolutely fantastic explanation and I appreciate all the information on the molecular structure of the ingredients. A+++++++

[@OoLenny40oO]

Would you consider putting your videos into playlists organized by different demographics? E.g. 16-24 year olds, 25+, 30s, 40s etc.? Also maybe date night fragrances, summer fragrances etc.

[@zendariuskincaid5205]

Nah this is easily a 10/10 if this is anywhere near someone’s genre. Heavily underrated and it’s past beast mode!!!!! I can only do one or two sprays max and people smell it over a arms reach 🤨🧐. I must say with no disrespect people like us who smell “countless” fragrances daily have different tolerance level vs the “normal” populous, when I was a noob 15 years ago I couldn’t tolerate heavier frags now that’s all I wear. 😅

[@NinjaBooKitty]

Man you really know how to take us on an emotional ride! ❤ Your excitement and then disappointment are palpable! I was disappointed for you. It DID sound amazing!

[@straden79]

Montales are way too strong for my taste... however, i kind of get why people like them... really bold... I think one of the better montals I've smelled were Oudamazing and soleil de capri. If you get a chance, please review Oudamazing =D. i own soleil de capri, but wanted to hear your review on the other.

[@theinneroh2587]

Old review, but, dude, this one takes an hour to warm up. It takes a while to kick in, and once it does.... Wow!

[@YouOnlyLiveOnce...]

Maybe unlucky batch. Mine is nuclear strong! 1 spray can easily fill the room for days.

[@unknownbutknown6814]

Which batch do you have bro?

[@de_coco8578]

All respect, the buzz cut was your look, this ain’t it. But nice review!

[@MrLyricJunkie]

Nah he trippin this joint strong as I don’t know what bro. When i wear this, I be like aight here we go. I only wear it when it’s below 40 out cause that’s how powerful it is. Smells great tho

[@UnknownbutKnown947]

What batch do u have bro? When was it made

[@MrLyricJunkie]

@@UnknownbutKnown947 I have batch code 131619 and it was made 11-12-2019 … Montale fragrance project and last a extremely long time especially this particular one..

[@theobbyxx]

I'm here to say, that if you're thinking of getting this fragrance. Do so. I've gotten so many compliments with this one. The sillage, the projection, the lasting power. People can still smell it on me hours later.

[@pane36]

Or, even better, SAMPLE IT FIRST JUST LIKE ANY OTHER FRAGRANCE YOU'RE CONSIDERING! There's no good reason to commit to a full bottle of a fragrance you could possibly dislike.

[@pane36]

@@Ilovemrgx Yes, but the hit you'll take on reselling a bottle is often larger than the cost of sampling the fragrance instead.

[@farakhlatif2421]

About time you did the ATH interpretation of an Arabian beauty. Would have been so interested to see how this would have turned out if it was exactly what you thought it would be ...... inspiration maybe ??

[@ajwwnwtw]

Love Arabians Tonka

[@jeffwatkins72]

This must have been reformulated, my bottle is nuclear. 16h+ longevity, metres of projection. Somebody hugged me for a couple of seconds and they could smell it on them for an hour or two, and that was many hours after I'd sprayed it.

[@therealMrMisantroop]

One of my favorites from montale

[@MarcelMorningstar1349]

Just bought this recently, it arrives tomorrow 🔥

[@loreveharris5576]

I get what you're saying about how you could barely smell it on your skin. The big problem for me was that it did not last very long at all, definitely not worth the price in my opinion. And the scent wasn't really very enjoyable for the short time it lasted. Kind of boring.

[@richarddogbey519]

Ethyl maltol wasn't whipping through the base enough for it to be a 10/10 banger

[@sanneparf]

I had to sold it because it was suffocatingly strong 😆😇

[@milesahead3197]

Review Kilian straight to heaven white Cristal 🙏🏿

[@kensprings5887]

It comes as a huge shock that this would lose points on lacking intensity, is it reformulated? I count it among the strongest in my collection, competing with scents like Red Tobacco. Loved the review!

[@zendariuskincaid5205]

Yea that’s what it might be. 🥲. That first batch was up there with Habdan Tygar Grand soir Oceania Elysium Carlise 540 extrait Surgi D&G royal night Guerlain lhomme ideal cologne,EDT or EDP YSL Tuxedo I had Arabians tonka up that high and I CANT STAND MONTALE, I think it’s because the cans they use but with this one in particular it didn’t even matter.

[@ukguy]

I have a 2023 batch and it's very potent tbh...

[@WarriorRani]

Agree with this review. I was expecting it to be a beast mode fragrance given it's Montale. I like it more as time passes than the initial spray. Thanks for reviewing this.

[@jeffwatkins72]

I wonder if it has been reformulated? My bottle is incredibly strong. 12h later, somebody two metres away commented on how wonderful I smelled.

[@onionjohnny6572]

@@jeffwatkins72it definitely has been reformulated man. I have a bottle I bought two weeks ago and it’s very weak. Still smells amazing but the performance isn’t there.

[@ramoneregal8317]

Bought a bottle around the same time as you and its still a beast from Notino.

[@rolfrau5743]

@@onionjohnny6572I bought a bottle a few days ago and it’s strong AF

[@ymugalul]

Nah Arabians Tonka is very strong

[@tijmenboogaard1518]

Yesterday a waiter wore this fragrance and the sillage was massive and strong very good fragrance but i think its a bit to heavy

[@keithohalloran8523]

OMG I have a bottle of AT and it’s a total nuclear bomb 💣 I get 24 hrs with a massive sillage from it. A huge Compliment getter

[@UnknownbutKnown947]

What’s your batch? When was ur bottle made?

[@juandelgado3215]

Where can buy cologne ingredients in order to smell individual seats in order for me to isolate ingredients like you do.

[@LISTEDGames]

MON-TAL-EH not Mon-tail ..

[@victorcristian8338]

i’ve been waiting for this review for soooo long

[@dan_f70]

Strange, this is massively beast mode on me.

[@silverfox311]

Please review Dolce & Gabbana The One Luminous Night. Middle Eastern release from 2021. Basil, Geranium, Frankincense, Dates, and Amber. Mysterious and Beautiful.

[@rk-ve6jy]

How is it?

[@shamalhaji1154]

Dear Aaron please test more of Montale They have this one called Aoud Musk Id really love to know your opinion about it.

[@dotty8449]

If this gets sprayed like 4 times it will get you noticed from about 20 metres away. Montale is always great bang for buck. I love this and Ristretto Cafe Intense.

[@rk-ve6jy]

It's so strong.. Any other perfume similar to this ?

[@AubreyChord]

I wonder if this has been reformulated. I've got a decant of this and the sillage is huge, 2 sprays of this fills the room and it transfers to all my clothes. Unfortunately it's got an oud note that on my skin is really screechy.

[@alexfrolov7546]

safe legal compliant

[@jts4248]

You know your shit Aaron

[@iFrankie.]

One of my fav fragrances! Perfect for clubbing/nights out this is nuclear!!! Goes for hours and hours and hours

[@rk-ve6jy]

It's so strong.. Any other perfume similar to this ?

[@iFrankie.]

@@rk-ve6jy intense cafe from montale not as sweet but still nuclear ☢️

[@unknownbutknown6814]

@@iFrankie. which batch of arabians tonka do you have?

[@limesinfinity6864]

I love it very much, and on me it is strong, long lasting and projcting and i have naturaly tanned skin, I agree it is not as danse as Red Tobbaco it would be nice to see Arabians Tonka as perfume concentration yet on my cousin one spray when she tryed it filled a room

[@gerrad5684]

Does anyone know what perfume or cologne smells more like the dry down of Arabians tonka. After the dry down of Arabians tonka you just get this amazing dark rose scent. The opening may be a little to sweet the dry down is the best!

[@itsmyway1765]

Agree, for me it just smells all roses, a lighter version of intense cafe

[@luisguillermoperezmejia7907]

Feliz navidad y próspero 2024 Aaron. Espero seguir disfrutando sus revisiones. Saludo cordial desde Medellín, Colombia.

[@MuddyGreenMonster]

Try Swiss Arabian Nawaf. One of the best 'Oud' / saffron, incense /churchy frags out there & at a very affordable price too. A true hidden gem.

[@simbasingh9576]

Dark inky, rose, musky, ambroxan,powdery smell exactly like club de nuit sillage, test both side by side you will notice the similarities, the mid to dry down of Arabian tonka is exactly quite similar

[@mahdiouhajji173]

You need to re review this

[@markoloncar4254]

He does a sniff, mentions bergamot and oakmoss. I go too look up for official notes and indeed, there are bergamot and oakmoss notes inside 😂 This guy has a sense of smell like a dog 😮 Pro perfumer is pro!

[@edgroves2051]

I don’t agree with this review, this lasts all day, and if my wife wears it , I can smell the sillage drifting downstairs as she walks around the house, it is strong but not obnoxious, and my wife wears this and is complimented constantly

[@simbasingh9576]

I’ve club de nuit sillage, it smells 80 percent close to Arabian tonka

[@c.l.loveless4127]

Agree completely about the bag. It is cringe worthy.

[@smartfart9003]

I actually like the bags I just have no use for them.

[@profound369]

I keep my bottle in the bag

[@itsmyway1765]

For me it just smells all roses and oud, like a lighter version of intense cafe from montale

[@Pathalp]

Making this stronger than it already is would be evil

[@nahuwoldemariam3865]

I thought this was a pretty strong fragrance. I love it

[@MusicLover-01]

I may be the only one that prefers Arabians to Arabians Tonka?

[@logocracycopy]

What's meant by an "Amber wood"? Things like Ysamber K, Cedramber? Or things like Tolu Balsam, Benzoin?

[@nickj1111981]

This one I had to wash off: too sweet, boring, annoying after about an hour.

[@vsvntvnv]

👦👦👦👦👦

[@OhNellly]

My go to online store just got this in. I’ve been interested for awhile. Had to come here to see what you thought first. Might pick it up. It’s not exactly expensive.

[@ElbaAlbertovna]

Can you please review “AL HARAMAIN Noir” nest please😊i think you’re going to love it :)

[@michaelvitale4029]

bro, what happened to your hair ??? 🙂

[@laurahome1588]

🎉🎉

[@RickMGPinto]

This is one of my beast mode fragrances... 2 sprays and it fills up a room, with great projection and sillage. The perfect perfume in my opinion. I really can't understand... maybe it needs maceration.

[@zendariuskincaid5205]

Yea I’m confused I can’t even do 2 sprays and people either love it or say it’s too strong 😒🧐🤨

[@UnknownbutKnown947]

Hey What’s your batch ?

[@IgnoranceAverse]

One of my faves. Glad you like it.

[@scotty8254]

Thanks Aaron I have been wanting your take on this one! Can you get a distributor for your line/brand/house in America? I really really want one or three! But the shipping to Texas is very high. Although I think it would still be worth the price without a doubt with the added shipping cost over here in the states. I would not hesitate if the shipping cost were more local! Thanks for all you do.. my top reviewer on frags! Keep being you! I have to go ingage with my higher self now, thank again!

[@luckyluciano8628]

your shoulders look broad and muscular now Aaron 🤤😮

[@bd1535]

I think I smell lemon and mint in the new sample of the upcoming summer fragrance, anyone else?

[@Countinggrains]

I would love to see you review Bon Vivant- Absolu Pour Homme. I hope you have a great day 😊

[@ruddle1168]

I’m more familiar with Mancera fragrances which Is a sister company . Great review Aaron this is my style of perfumery.

[@irfanahmed372]

You have to Tey honey aoud from montale it's gorgeous

[@brannigandupreez2083]

Bro, what chemical molecule is on your shirt?

[@OlfactiveOverdose]

I thought it was extremely strong on my skin in the air that is

[@mams_s]

I've come to the conclusion that we have similar taste lol

[@antoniopopovski5081]

Every Montale for me is a Coca Cola fragrance

[@Mi3940]

This house never disappoint 😏✌️💪

[@WildWildWeasel]

That new haircut hits harder than the fragrance tho! 🔥

[@shamalhaji1154]

Please check Aoud Musk by Montale 🔥

[@ryanepps771]

ATH frags are still my jam! Must admit, the previous Legend was my jam more than the new one

[@georgeu1397]

I just recieved it today and havent tested it much but sprayed a small amount on my pinky and its left a scent trail so far for 5 hours. Cant wait to wear out on the town.

[@krisevans4379]

I did not likke this at allllllllllllll

[@davebee70]

Try Oud Dream by Montale Aaron 😊

[@Dan_Gleeballs]

A reformulation perhaps?

[@CR34TIV3M1ND]

Can you do The Matcha 26 by Le Labo ?

[@Grumpy1098]

Love your fragrances with oakmoss

[@KayKay-fc5sg]

Seems like a great combination. I really want to try it out. Great review!

[@reagenawaloei207]

review of the original layton 🎉

[@nacocarnal]

Can you do Lattafa Khamrah.

[@aljunaibi9690]

Hello from Abu Dhabi.

[@zenttofrizzy8479]

For me it’s just horrible

[@MoahGentle]

Perfectly unisex. Very sexy imo. Hard to wear in warmer weather thanks to the sweetness. My fave Montale so far.

[@MoahGentle]

Update, it keeps raking in compliments (I often wear it for dates), definitely a compliment monster. Also lasts for days on clothing.

[@kevingilhooley2064]

Any tips on hairstyling Aaron?

[@cristianconstantin46]

This is a monster 🔥✌️😅

[@Eirini80]

i didnt think its strong too

[@bubbly_princess_8981]

Good point of view. Next.

[@tysmith6925]

Aarons hair is 25