Fragrance comparison

La 13ème Note Homme vs Tonstrina 17

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

3 wins

La 13ème Note Homme

Absolument Parfumeur

4.5221 votes

Rank #28,951 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Tonstrina 17

Pisterzi

3.888 votes

Rank #56,040 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La 13ème Note Homme takes 3 of 4 categories.

La 13ème Note Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tonstrina 17
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

La 13ème Note Homme3/4

Tonstrina 170/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: La 13ème Note Homme
Sillage & projection: La 13ème Note Homme
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La 13ème Note Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La 13ème Note HommeAbsolument Parfumeur

Tonstrina 17Pisterzi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 37%Had 13%Want 49%

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 47%Had 0%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLa 13ème Note Homme

SillageLa 13ème Note Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

herbal77%

woody69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

herbal86%

fresh spicy72%

soft spicy58%

lavender44%

woody30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AniseMandarin OrangeBasil

Heart

ChamomileWormwoodCloveBlack PepperChili PepperSage

Base

Atlas CedarCedarPatchouliLeatherWhite Musk

Notes

SageCorianderLavenderSandalwoodBasilThymeMandarin OrangeCarawayChamomile

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Basil, Chamomile and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer13

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer60

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,951

PerfumerMarc Villaceque, Pascal Rolland

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#56,040

PerfumerJoelle Lerioux Patris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLa 13ème Note HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La 13ème Note Homme by Absolument Parfumeur is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for men. La 13ème Note Homme was launched in 2013. La 13ème Note Homme was created by Pascal Rolland and Marc Villaceque. Top notes are Anise, Mandarin Orange and Basil; middle notes are Chamomile, Wormwood, Clove, Black Pepper, Chili Pepper and…

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Tonstrina 17 by Pisterzi offers a clean slice of Italian grooming history. Joelle Lerioux Patris styles this aromatic fougere with bracing notes of thyme, caraway, and chamomile. It targets modern men who seek a quiet, herbal freshness that moves away from standard blue colognes. The scent sits close to the skin, maki…

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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, La 13ème Note Homme or Tonstrina 17?

La 13ème Note Homme takes 3 of 4 categories. La 13ème Note Homme is rated 4.52/5 from 21 votes; Tonstrina 17 is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose La 13ème Note Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tonstrina 17 for a aromatic and herbal character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La 13ème Note Homme or Tonstrina 17?

La 13ème Note Homme lasts longest (La 13ème Note Homme 81/100, Tonstrina 17 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La 13ème Note Homme or Tonstrina 17?

La 13ème Note Homme projects furthest (La 13ème Note Homme 79/100, Tonstrina 17 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La 13ème Note Homme and Tonstrina 17 smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Basil, Chamomile and Sage.

Is La 13ème Note Homme or Tonstrina 17 better for summer or winter?

La 13ème Note Homme suits daytime wear; Tonstrina 17 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La 13ème Note Homme and Tonstrina 17?

La 13ème Note Homme has top notes of Anise, Mandarin Orange and Basil, heart notes of Chamomile, Wormwood, Clove and Black Pepper, a base of Atlas Cedar, Cedar, Patchouli and Leather. Tonstrina 17 features Sage, Coriander, Lavender, Sandalwood and Basil.