A 21 vs Vanille Tonka
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.
A 21Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vanille TonkaChoose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
A 214/8
Vanille Tonka4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Vanille Tonka
- Community sentiment
- Vanille Tonka
- Longevity
- A 21
- Sillage & projection
- Vanille Tonka
- Value for money
- Vanille Tonka
- Versatility
- A 21
- Note pyramid (duration)
- A 21
- Fragranxe ranking
- A 21
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A 21MorphVanille TonkaCigarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 85 votes
Have 42%Had 9%Want 49%
4.27/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 23%Had 20%Want 57%
Category winnerVanille TonkaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
45%Like
19%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate
85 votes
38%Love
57%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
37 votes
Category winnerVanille TonkaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA 21
SillageVanille Tonka
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVanille TonkaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
musky91%
vanilla83%
fruity74%
woody65%
powdery56%
vanilla100%
woody91%
powdery83%
amber74%
sweet65%
fruity56%
Scent match57%Closely related · both vanilla, amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Black CurrantOsmanthus
Heart2-4 hrs
CetaloxWhite Musk
Base6-10+ hrs
Madagascar VanillaAmbroxan
Top15 to 30 minutes
Black CurrantBergamotLemon
Heart1 to 2 hours
Turkish RoseJasmine
Base3 to 6 hours
Madagascar VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodVirginia CedarWhite MuskAmbergris
Category winnerA 21Longest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring74
Summer26
Fall96
Winter100
Day60
Night100
Spring55
Summer9
Fall100
Winter91
Day100
Night100
Category winnerA 21Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,155
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#41,196
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerA 21Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMorph A 21 is an Italian amber fragrance that balances tart fruitiness with a warm, cozy base. The scent begins with a burst of tangy black currant and soft, peachy osmanthus before settling into a plush cloud of white musk and clean cetalox. As the perfume rests on your skin, rich Madagascar vanilla and mineral ambro…
Reviews →Vanille Tonka by Cigar delivers a warm, comforting profile centered on rich Madagascar vanilla and almond-like tonka bean. The fragrance opens with a brief burst of sharp lemon, citrusy bergamot, and tangy black currant that quickly softens into the heart. There, Turkish rose and soft jasmine lend a gentle floral back…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, A 21 or Vanille Tonka?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. A 21 is rated 3.67/5 from 85 votes; Vanille Tonka is rated 4.27/5 from 37 votes. Choose A 21 for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vanille Tonka for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, A 21 or Vanille Tonka?
A 21 lasts longest (A 21 73/100, Vanille Tonka 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A 21 or Vanille Tonka?
Projection is very close: Vanille Tonka 63/100, A 21 62/100 for sillage.
Do A 21 and Vanille Tonka smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, White Musk and Madagascar Vanilla.
Is A 21 or Vanille Tonka better for summer or winter?
For summer, A 21 is the stronger pick. For winter, A 21 is the stronger pick. A 21 suits evening wear; Vanille Tonka suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A 21 and Vanille Tonka?
A 21 has top notes of Black Currant and Osmanthus, heart notes of Cetalox and White Musk, a base of Madagascar Vanilla and Ambroxan. Vanille Tonka has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Jasmine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.
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