Fragrance comparison

Italian Oud vs Tonka 25

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,329 ratings analysed

2 wins

Italian Oud

Sicili Fragances

4.205 votes

Rank #53,998 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Tonka 25

Le Labo

3.771,324 votes

Rank #3,307 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Italian Oud takes 2 of 4 categories.

Italian Oud
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Tonka 25
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Italian Oud2/4

Tonka 251/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Italian Oud
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Italian Oud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tonka 25

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Italian OudSicili Fragances

Tonka 25Le Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 67%

3.77/ 5 · 1,324 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

33%Love

30%Like

19%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

1,324 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityItalian Oud

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value29

Category winnerItalian OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

oud77%

woody69%

sweet61%

woody100%

musky92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Calabrian bergamotLabdanumOrange

Heart

Orange BlossomPetitgrainCoriander

Base

OudPalisander RosewoodTonka BeanAmbergrisBenzoinMuskStyrax

Notes

MuskAtlas CedarTonka BeanOrange BlossomStyraxVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Tonka Bean, Musk and Styrax. Durations are only published for Tonka 25, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring53

Summer26

Fall100

Winter87

Day100

Night97

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men26

Unisex60

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,998

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,307

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTonka 25Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Italian Oud opens brighter than its name suggests, with bergamot and orange lifting a resinous amber and labdanum core before the woodier base takes over. The oud here reads smoother than harsh, with tonka, benzoin and musk giving it a warm, slightly sweet finish. It may suit someone who wants an oud fragrance that st…

Reviews →

Tonka 25 by Le Labo is an unexpected woody and musky perfume that defies conventional expectations of its namesake bean. Instead of presenting a dessert-style gourmand, it delivers a dry, resinous blend of Atlas cedar, dark musk, and smoky styrax, lightly sweetened by vanilla and tonka bean. A subtle splash of orange …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Italian Oud or Tonka 25?

Italian Oud takes 2 of 4 categories. Italian Oud is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Tonka 25 is rated 3.77/5 from 1,324 votes. Choose Italian Oud for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Tonka 25 for a woody and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Italian Oud or Tonka 25?

Italian Oud lasts longest (Italian Oud 70/100, Tonka 25 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Italian Oud or Tonka 25?

Projection is very close: Italian Oud 56/100, Tonka 25 56/100 for sillage.

Do Italian Oud and Tonka 25 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean, Musk and Styrax.

Is Italian Oud or Tonka 25 better for summer or winter?

Italian Oud suits day or night wear; Tonka 25 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Italian Oud and Tonka 25?

Italian Oud has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Labdanum and Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and Coriander, a base of Oud, Palisander Rosewood, Tonka Bean and Ambergris. Tonka 25 features Musk, Atlas Cedar, Tonka Bean, Orange Blossom and Styrax.