Error 405 vs Tonka Musk
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
67%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Error 405Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tonka MuskChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Error 4052/4
Tonka Musk2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Error 405
- Sillage & projection
- Error 405
- Value for money
- Tonka Musk
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tonka Musk
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Error 405The Dua BrandTonka MuskAlyssa AshleyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 40%Had 30%Want 30%
3.89/ 5 · 203 votes
Have 40%Had 9%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
32%Love
41%Like
12%Ok
8%Dislike
7%Hate
73 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityError 405
SillageError 405
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTonka MuskBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
musky86%
vanilla72%
powdery58%
animalic44%
sweet30%
vanilla100%
amber90%
warm spicy80%
cinnamon70%
musky60%
sweet50%
Scent match67%Closely related · both amber, vanilla and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
VanillaAmberMusk
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Cinnamon
Heart
Tonka BeanAmber
Base
MuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesVanilla, Amber and Musk. Durations are only published for Error 405, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring30
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#65,328
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#4,054
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews62
Category winnerTonka MuskHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotError 405 by The Dua Brand is an oriental vanilla extrait de parfum built around a warm, direct core of amber, vanilla, and musk. The scent opens with a noticeable rush of golden sweetness that feels rich and cozy rather than airy or sparkling. As the initial thickness settles, the amber accord takes center stage, wra…
Reviews →Tonka Musk by Alyssa Ashley is a cosy cinnamon and tonka scent that quickly reads warm, slightly bitter-sweet, and comforting, like toasted almonds or marzipan on skin. Amber adds a soft, balsamic glow, then it settles into a musky vanilla that stays close. It suits cooler weather, workdays, and easy layering, especi…
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, Error 405 or Tonka Musk?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Error 405 is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Tonka Musk is rated 3.89/5 from 203 votes. Choose Error 405 for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tonka Musk for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Error 405 or Tonka Musk?
Error 405 lasts longest (Error 405 80/100, Tonka Musk 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Error 405 or Tonka Musk?
Error 405 projects furthest (Error 405 75/100, Tonka Musk 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Error 405 and Tonka Musk smell similar?
Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and musky accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Amber and Musk.
Is Error 405 or Tonka Musk better for summer or winter?
Error 405 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Error 405 and Tonka Musk?
Error 405 features Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Tonka Musk has top notes of Cinnamon, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Amber, a base of Musk and Vanilla.
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