Fragrance comparison

Dunhill London vs Pomme Tonka

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 402 ratings analysed

Dunhill London

Alfred Dunhill

3.82371 votes

Rank #29,553 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Pomme Tonka

Maison Berliner

3.5431 votes

Rank #11,314 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pomme Tonka takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dunhill London
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.
Pomme Tonka
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dunhill London2/5

Pomme Tonka3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dunhill LondonAlfred Dunhill

Pomme TonkaMaison Berliner

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 371 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.54/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 16%Had 7%Want 77%

Category winnerDunhill LondonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

52%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

371 votes

32%Love

21%Like

32%Ok

5%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityPomme Tonka

SillagePomme Tonka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value56

Category winnerDunhill LondonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

rose84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

caramel69%

fruity61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Red AppleVanillaTonka BeanRoseSandalwoodMuskGeraniumPatchouliJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Red AppleBergamot

Heart

SaffronCoconutCinnamonRoseGeranium

Base

VanillaCaramelAmberPatchouliCocoaTonka BeanChocolate

InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer29

Fall100

Winter43

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex14

Women4

Men25

Unisex58

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,314

PerfumerJean-Michel Duriez

Launched—

Reviews51

Category winnerPomme TonkaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dunhill London by Alfred Dunhill is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for men. Dunhill London was launched in 2008.

Reviews →

Pomme Tonka by Maison Berliner offers a warm, gourmand experience centered on caramelized red apple and rich cocoa. This unisex fragrance builds a sweet, spiced heart with notes of coconut, cinnamon, and saffron. It is a bold, sugary selection for cooler weather, ideal for those who enjoy dessert-like scents that ling…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dunhill London or Pomme Tonka?

Pomme Tonka takes 3 of 5 categories. Dunhill London is rated 3.82/5 from 371 votes; Pomme Tonka is rated 3.54/5 from 31 votes. Choose Dunhill London for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Pomme Tonka for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dunhill London or Pomme Tonka?

Pomme Tonka lasts longest (Pomme Tonka 71/100, Dunhill London 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dunhill London or Pomme Tonka?

Pomme Tonka projects furthest (Pomme Tonka 69/100, Dunhill London 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dunhill London and Pomme Tonka smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Rose.

Is Dunhill London or Pomme Tonka better for summer or winter?

Pomme Tonka suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dunhill London and Pomme Tonka?

Dunhill London features Red Apple, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Rose and Sandalwood. Pomme Tonka has top notes of Red Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron, Coconut, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Amber and Patchouli.