Jo Malone London Myrrh & Tonka

Jo Malone London’s Cologne Intense collection has long been the house's gateway into more opulent, complex perfumery, and Myrrh & Tonka remains its undisputed centerpiece. Launched in 2016, it moved away from the brand's signature light floral aesthetic into the realm of deep, resinous, and oriental compositions. As a reporter at Vivir, I have monitored the fragrance market’s shifting appetite for gourmand-adjacent resins. Myrrh & Tonka captures this trend with remarkable balance, offering a sophisticated take on sweetness that avoids the common pitfalls of cloying synthetic notes. It is a fragrance that defines the 'Cologne Intense' category through its density and presence.