Fragrance comparison

Amber Oud vs Tonka 25

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,744 ratings analysed

5 wins

Amber Oud

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

4.08420 votes

Rank #3,356 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Tonka 25

Le Labo

3.771,324 votes

Rank #3,307 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber Oud takes 5 of 7 categories.

Amber Oud
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Tonka 25
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Amber Oud5/7

Tonka 252/7

Ratings & consensus: Amber Oud
Community sentiment: Amber Oud
Longevity: Amber Oud
Sillage & projection: Amber Oud
Value for money: Amber Oud
Versatility: Tonka 25
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tonka 25

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Amber OudNicolai Parfumeur Createur

Tonka 25Le Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 420 votes

Have 51%Had 14%Want 35%

3.77/ 5 · 1,324 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

Category winnerAmber OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

420 votes

33%Love

30%Like

19%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

1,324 votes

Category winnerAmber OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAmber Oud

SillageAmber Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value29

Category winnerAmber OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

herbal92%

lavender84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

musky92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LavenderSageArtemisiaThyme

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Atlas CedarPatchouliSaffronSandalwoodCinnamon

Base

AmberCastoreumMuskVanillaTonka BeanStyrax

Notes

MuskAtlas CedarTonka BeanOrange BlossomStyraxVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAtlas Cedar, Musk, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Tonka 25, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring53

Summer26

Fall100

Winter87

Day100

Night97

Category winnerTonka 25Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex43

Women11

Men26

Unisex60

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,356

PerfumerPatricia de Nicolai

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#3,307

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTonka 25Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Oud by Nicolai Parfumeur Createur is a refined aromatic woody scent that balances herbal lavender and sage with a grounding oud base. It fits well for formal office settings or crisp autumn evenings, offering a sophisticated profile that leans unisex. Patricia de Nicolai successfully tames the typically intense …

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Tonka 25 by Le Labo is an unexpected woody and musky perfume that defies conventional expectations of its namesake bean. Instead of presenting a dessert-style gourmand, it delivers a dry, resinous blend of Atlas cedar, dark musk, and smoky styrax, lightly sweetened by vanilla and tonka bean. A subtle splash of orange …

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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, Amber Oud or Tonka 25?

Amber Oud takes 5 of 7 categories. Amber Oud is rated 4.08/5 from 420 votes; Tonka 25 is rated 3.77/5 from 1,324 votes. Choose Amber Oud for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Tonka 25 for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Oud or Tonka 25?

Amber Oud lasts longest (Amber Oud 77/100, Tonka 25 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Oud or Tonka 25?

Amber Oud projects furthest (Amber Oud 68/100, Tonka 25 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Oud and Tonka 25 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Atlas Cedar, Musk, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.

Is Amber Oud or Tonka 25 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tonka 25 is the stronger pick. For winter, Amber Oud is the stronger pick. Tonka 25 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Oud and Tonka 25?

Amber Oud has top notes of Lavender, Sage, Artemisia and Thyme, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Atlas Cedar, Patchouli and Saffron, a base of Amber, Castoreum, Musk and Vanilla. Tonka 25 features Musk, Atlas Cedar, Tonka Bean, Orange Blossom and Styrax.