Fragrance comparison

Arrow vs Tonkade

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 765 ratings analysed

Arrow

Skylar

3.3970 votes

Rank #20,278 VanillaWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Tonkade

Laboratorio Olfattivo

4.08695 votes

Rank #2,832 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tonkade takes 6 of 7 categories.

Arrow
Choose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Tonkade
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Arrow1/7

Tonkade6/7

Ratings & consensus: Tonkade
Community sentiment: Tonkade
Longevity: Tonkade
Sillage & projection: Tonkade
Value for money: Tonkade
Versatility: Arrow
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tonkade

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArrowSkylar

TonkadeLaboratorio Olfattivo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.39/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 48%Had 25%Want 27%

4.08/ 5 · 695 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerTonkadeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

36%Like

17%Ok

29%Dislike

1%Hate

70 votes

40%Love

37%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

695 votes

Category winnerTonkadeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTonkade

SillageTonkade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value56

Category winnerTonkadeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

patchouli77%

warm spicy69%

fruity61%

vanilla100%

amber92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Tonka BeanNight Blooming JasminePatchouliVanillaNeroli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Tonka BeanDried FruitsCardamomNeroli

Heart

VanillaCashmeranPatchouliAtlas Cedar

Base

IncenseAmberwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Patchouli, Vanilla and Neroli. Durations are only published for Arrow, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer21

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring30

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerArrowMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex24

Women60

Men18

Unisex63

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,278

PerfumerSarah Horowitz

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#2,832

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews59

Category winnerTonkadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arrow by Skylar brings a cozy, spicy warmth that stands apart from typical clean floral perfumes. It opens with a quick spark of bright neroli before settling into sweet night blooming jasmine wrapped in comforting vanilla and toasted tonka bean. Earthy patchouli sits quietly underneath, giving the sweet profile an un…

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Laboratorio Olfattivo Tonkade starts with a blast of warm tonka bean, dry cardamom spice, and dried fruits that instantly creates a dark gourmand impression. A bright flicker of neroli cuts through the initial heaviness before the heart unfolds into rich vanilla bean, smooth cashmeran, and earthy patchouli. As the fra…

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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, Arrow or Tonkade?

Tonkade takes 6 of 7 categories. Arrow is rated 3.39/5 from 70 votes; Tonkade is rated 4.08/5 from 695 votes. Choose Arrow for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Tonkade for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Arrow or Tonkade?

Tonkade lasts longest (Tonkade 74/100, Arrow 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arrow or Tonkade?

Tonkade projects furthest (Tonkade 57/100, Arrow 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arrow and Tonkade smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Vanilla and Neroli.

Is Arrow or Tonkade better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arrow is the stronger pick. For winter, Tonkade is the stronger pick. Arrow suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arrow and Tonkade?

Arrow features Tonka Bean, Night Blooming Jasmine, Patchouli, Vanilla and Neroli. Tonkade has top notes of Tonka Bean, Dried Fruits, Cardamom and Neroli, heart notes of Vanilla, Cashmeran, Patchouli and Atlas Cedar, a base of Incense, Amberwood and Musk.