Fragrance comparison

First Rendezvous vs Tonka

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

3 wins

First Rendezvous

Oriflame

3.7572 votes

Rank #26,129 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Tonka

Abaco Paris

3.6715 votes

Rank #36,874 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Rendezvous takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

First Rendezvous3/5

Tonka2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First RendezvousOriflame

TonkaAbaco Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 26%Had 30%Want 44%

3.67/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 63%

Category winnerFirst RendezvousRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

64%Like

1%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

27%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityTonka

SillageFirst Rendezvous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerTonkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla83%

floral65%

nutty48%

powdery30%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

cherry69%

aromatic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Freesia

Heart

Nougat

Base

Vanilla

Top

MintLavender

Heart

CherryJasmineFreesia

Base

Tonka BeanBenzoinCaramelVanillaCacao

InformationalShared notesFreesia and Vanilla. 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

Summer54

Fall46

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer0

Fall100

Winter78

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men17

Unisex67

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,129

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#36,874

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerFirst RendezvousHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Rendezvous by Oriflame opens with crisp freesia, bringing immediate floral brightness to morning wear. As the scent settles, subtle nougat adds soft sweetness. Vanilla grounds the base without feeling heavy. It sits close to the skin, making it a quiet choice for casual spring dates and daytime office settings w…

Reviews →

Tonka by Abaco Paris is a Aromatic fragrance for men. Tonka was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Nejla Barbir. Top notes are Mint and Lavender; middle notes are Cherry, Jasmine and Freesia; base notes are Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Caramel, Vanilla and Cacao.

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, First Rendezvous or Tonka?

First Rendezvous takes 3 of 5 categories. First Rendezvous is rated 3.75/5 from 72 votes; Tonka is rated 3.67/5 from 15 votes. Choose First Rendezvous for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Tonka for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, First Rendezvous or Tonka?

They last about the same: Tonka 58/100, First Rendezvous 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, First Rendezvous or Tonka?

First Rendezvous projects furthest (First Rendezvous 55/100, Tonka 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Rendezvous and Tonka smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Freesia and Vanilla.

Is First Rendezvous or Tonka better for summer or winter?

Tonka suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Rendezvous and Tonka?

First Rendezvous has top notes of Freesia, heart notes of Nougat, a base of Vanilla. Tonka has top notes of Mint and Lavender, heart notes of Cherry, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Caramel and Vanilla.