Ambre Noir vs Tonka
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ambre Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.
Ambre NoirChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
TonkaChoose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ambre Noir6/7
Tonka1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ambre Noir
- Community sentiment
- Ambre Noir
- Longevity
- Ambre Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre Noir
- Value for money
- Tonka
- Versatility
- Ambre Noir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ambre Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ambre NoirJinkoh StoreTonkaLe Couvent Maison de ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%
4.35/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 23%Had 3%Want 73%
Category winnerAmbre NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
55%Love
35%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
40 votes
Category winnerAmbre NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmbre Noir
SillageAmbre Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTonkaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy91%
sweet83%
balsamic74%
fruity65%
woody56%
amber100%
balsamic90%
vanilla80%
warm spicy70%
woody60%
sweet50%
Scent match56%Closely related · both amber, balsamic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark
Heart
ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates
Base
Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum
Top30 to 45 minutes
AlmondCardamomSweet Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
Indonesian Patchouli LeafRose
Base6 to 8 hours
Peru BalsamTonkaBenzoinVanilla
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Rose, Peru Balsam and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Tonka, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring35
Summer20
Fall90
Winter100
Day63
Night100
Spring33
Summer17
Fall94
Winter100
Day80
Night100
Category winnerAmbre NoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,534
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#20,223
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmbre Noir by Jinkoh Store opens with a dark, mouthwatering rush of simmered plum jam, spicy clove, and warm cinnamon. Rather than smelling like a dusty spice cabinet, the top notes sparkle with zesty bergamot and a velvety, almond-like heliotrope petal texture. As the fragrance warms on your skin, a feast of sticky d…
Reviews →Tonka by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a warm amber fragrance built around rich balsamic resins and spicy accents. The scent opens with a sharp burst of sweet orange, crisp almond, and aromatic cardamom before revealing a softer heart of rose and Indonesian patchouli leaf. As it settles, Peru balsam, benzoin, and van…
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, Ambre Noir or Tonka?
Ambre Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes; Tonka is rated 4.35/5 from 40 votes. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tonka for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ambre Noir or Tonka?
Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Tonka 81/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambre Noir or Tonka?
Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Tonka 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ambre Noir and Tonka smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Rose, Peru Balsam and Vanilla.
Is Ambre Noir or Tonka better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ambre Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Noir is the stronger pick. Ambre Noir suits evening wear; Tonka suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambre Noir and Tonka?
Ambre Noir has top notes of Clove, Heliotrope, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Apricot, Plum, Dried Plum and Carnation, a base of Peru Balsam, Amber, Myrrh and Ambergris. Tonka has top notes of Almond, Cardamom and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Rose, a base of Peru Balsam, Tonka, Benzoin and Vanilla.
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