Esse Strikes The Notes Tonkaholic dupe — cheaper alternatives

Esse Strikes The Notes Tonkaholic: released in 2024, vanilla, amber and sweet, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Esse Strikes The Notes Tonkaholic dupe?

The closest Esse Strikes The Notes Tonkaholic dupe we found is Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Tonka — 86% match, about $50 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Esse Strikes The Notes Tonkaholic dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Esse Strikes The Notes TonkaholicProjection
1Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Tonka86%about $50 (+11%)7h vs 7h7/10
2Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel84%about $25 (−44%)7h vs 7h7/10
3Lattafa Perfumes Eclaire84%about $30 (−33%)7h vs 7h5/10
4Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah82%about $25 (−44%)8h vs 7h8/10
5Armaf Club de Nuit Untold81%about $35 (−22%)8h vs 7h9/10
  1. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Tonka — 86% scent match

    Evokes the warm, sweet tonka-heavy profile of Esse Strikes The Notes Tonkaholic, wrapping the skin in a cozy blanket of rich vanilla and almonds.

    It shares its vanilla, sweet and amber accords with Esse Strikes The Notes Tonkaholic, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,577 community ratings.

  2. Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel — 84% scent match

    Shares a similar indulgent warmth and sweet amber character reminiscent of the rich facets found in Tonkaholic.

    It shares its warm spicy, sweet and vanilla accords with Esse Strikes The Notes Tonkaholic, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,763 community ratings.

  3. Lattafa Perfumes Eclaire — 84% scent match

    Surrounds the wearer in a creamy, sweet vanilla cloud that evokes the dessert-like richness of Tonkaholic.

    It shares its sweet, vanilla and powdery accords with Esse Strikes The Notes Tonkaholic, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 9,759 community ratings.

  4. Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah — 82% scent match

    Brings a heavy dose of sweet spices, vanilla, and warm amber that echoes the decadent atmosphere of Esse Strikes The Notes Tonkaholic.

    It shares its sweet, warm spicy and vanilla accords with Esse Strikes The Notes Tonkaholic, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 30,398 community ratings.

  5. Armaf Club de Nuit Untold — 81% scent match

    A powerful sweet and ambery profile that aligns with the comforting, rich presence of Esse Strikes The Notes Tonkaholic.

    It shares its woody, amber and warm spicy accords with Esse Strikes The Notes Tonkaholic, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 3,626 community ratings.

Which Esse Strikes The Notes Tonkaholic dupe is cheapest?

Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Esse Strikes The Notes Tonkaholic.

Which Esse Strikes The Notes Tonkaholic dupe lasts longest?

Armaf Club de Nuit Untold, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Esse Strikes The Notes Tonkaholic.

Which Esse Strikes The Notes Tonkaholic dupe is closest to the original?

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Tonka, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Esse Strikes The Notes Tonkaholic dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Tonka actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Esse Strikes The Notes Tonkaholic. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Esse Strikes The Notes Tonkaholic dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Armaf Club de Nuit Untold comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Esse Strikes The Notes Tonkaholic notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-29.