Fragrance comparison

Cachouli vs Tonka Cola

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 5,091 ratings analysed

Cachouli

Strangers Parfumerie

3.8238 votes

Rank #21,579 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Tonka Cola

Mancera

4.065,053 votes

Rank #1,722 Warm SpicyCoca-cola

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tonka Cola takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cachouli
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tonka Cola
Choose it for a warm spicy and coca-cola character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cachouli2/7

Tonka Cola5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CachouliStrangers Parfumerie

Tonka ColaMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

4.06/ 5 · 5,053 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerTonka ColaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

53%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

38 votes

43%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

5,053 votes

Category winnerTonka ColaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTonka Cola

SillageTonka Cola

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value53

Category winnerCachouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

earthy77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

coca-cola92%

vanilla84%

cinnamon77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliCacao PodHoneyClearwoodDried FruitsMushroomSoil TinctureNutmegLabdanumTonka BeanPeru BalsamBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

CinnamonCherrySicilian LemonNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

Coca-ColaIndonesian Patchouli LeafOrange Blossom

Base6-10 hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaBenzoinLabdanum

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Labdanum, Tonka Bean and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Tonka Cola, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer15

Fall100

Winter62

Day63

Night100

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerCachouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex72

Women6

Men30

Unisex59

Women12

Casual 32%Date 28%Party 26%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,579

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#1,722

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerTonka ColaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prin Lomros built Cachouli around a raw, damp patchouli base that merges directly with dark cacao pod and sticky honey. Instead of leaning into clean dessert territory, the scent pulls towards a dark forest floor with soil tincture and mushroom. Warm cinnamon and nutmeg cut through the heavy resinous base during the i…

Reviews →

Mancera Tonka Cola smells like opening an ice cold glass bottle of spiced cherry cola on a crisp autumn afternoon. The opening fizzes aggressively with bright Sicilian lemon, pungent cinnamon stick, and sweet dark cherry syrup. Give it ten minutes. Once the sharp citrus settles, the heart reveals an effervescent cola …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cachouli or Tonka Cola?

Tonka Cola takes 5 of 7 categories. Cachouli is rated 3.82/5 from 38 votes; Tonka Cola is rated 4.06/5 from 5,053 votes. Choose Cachouli for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tonka Cola for a warm spicy and coca-cola character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cachouli or Tonka Cola?

They last about the same: Tonka Cola 74/100, Cachouli 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cachouli or Tonka Cola?

Tonka Cola projects furthest (Tonka Cola 63/100, Cachouli 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cachouli and Tonka Cola smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Labdanum, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.

Is Cachouli or Tonka Cola better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cachouli is the stronger pick. For winter, Tonka Cola is the stronger pick. Cachouli suits evening wear; Tonka Cola suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cachouli and Tonka Cola?

Cachouli features Patchouli, Cacao Pod, Honey, Clearwood and Dried Fruits. Tonka Cola has top notes of Cinnamon, Cherry, Sicilian Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Coca-Cola, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Benzoin and Labdanum.