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Centaurus vs Sublime Tonka

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

Updated 1,268 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sublime Tonka takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Centaurus

    Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Sublime Tonka

    Choose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Centaurus1/5
Sublime Tonka4/5
Ratings & consensus
Centaurus
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Sublime Tonka
Sillage & projection
Sublime Tonka
Value for money
Sublime Tonka
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Sublime Tonka

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CentaurusCreed
Sublime TonkaRoberto Cavalli
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.99/ 5 · 1,235 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.13/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 44%Had 4%Want 52%
Category winnerCentaurusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
46%Love
26%Like
14%Ok
7%Dislike
6%Hate

1,235 votes

60%Love
30%Like
5%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevitySublime Tonka

SillageSublime Tonka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value21
¤ Price value56
Category winnerSublime TonkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
amber92%
vanilla84%
cinnamon77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
cinnamon100%
warm spicy90%
tobacco80%
sweet70%
amber60%
vanilla50%
Scent match58%Closely related · both warm spicy, cinnamon and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
CinnamonTobaccoCardamomPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
SandalwoodPatchouliHeliotropeGeraniumJasmine
Base6-10 hrs
Bourbon VanillaBenzoinTolu BalsamTonka BeanAmbroxan
Top
CinnamonGeraniumElemi resin
Heart
TobaccoFrankincenseClary Sage
Base
WheatTonka BeanBran
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Tobacco, Geranium and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Centaurus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring32
Summer13
Fall90
Winter100
Day56
Night100
Spring88
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men68
Unisex26
Women7
Men27
Unisex47
Women27
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,009

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,821

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerSublime TonkaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creed Centaurus takes the brand in an unapologetically bold direction, stepping away from crisp citrus into a rich pool of warm spice and sweet resins. The first spray brings a fiery burst of cinnamon and aromatic cardamom wrapped around dry tobacco leaf, making an immediate statement in cold weather. As it warms agai…

Reviews →

Sublime Tonka by Roberto Cavalli is a warm, spicy fragrance that leans into tobacco and tonka bean. Launched in 2022, it works best for those who enjoy bold, resinous scents. It feels appropriate for cooler weather or an evening out, offering a grounded and textured presence on the skin throughout the day.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Centaurus or Sublime Tonka?

Sublime Tonka takes 4 of 5 categories. Centaurus is rated 3.99/5 from 1,235 votes; Sublime Tonka is rated 4.13/5 from 33 votes. Choose Centaurus for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sublime Tonka for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Centaurus or Sublime Tonka?

Sublime Tonka lasts longest (Sublime Tonka 78/100, Centaurus 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Centaurus or Sublime Tonka?

Sublime Tonka projects furthest (Sublime Tonka 70/100, Centaurus 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Centaurus and Sublime Tonka smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, cinnamon and amber accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Tobacco, Geranium and Tonka Bean.

Is Centaurus or Sublime Tonka better for summer or winter?

Centaurus suits evening wear; Sublime Tonka suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Centaurus and Sublime Tonka?

Centaurus has top notes of Cinnamon, Tobacco, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Heliotrope and Geranium, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Benzoin, Tolu Balsam and Tonka Bean. Sublime Tonka has top notes of Cinnamon, Geranium and Elemi resin, heart notes of Tobacco, Frankincense and Clary Sage, a base of Wheat, Tonka Bean and Bran.

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