Fragrance comparison

Lancelot of the Lake vs Tonka 25

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,327 ratings analysed

Lancelot of the Lake

Art Deco Perfumes

4.333 votes

Rank #57,397 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Tonka 25

Le Labo

3.771,324 votes

Rank #3,307 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tonka 25 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Lancelot of the Lake
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Tonka 25
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Lancelot of the Lake1/3

Tonka 252/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tonka 25
Sillage & projection: Lancelot of the Lake
Value for money: Not scored
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

Lancelot of the LakeArt Deco Perfumes

Tonka 25Le Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 20%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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTonka 25

SillageLancelot of the Lake

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value29

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

musky69%

powdery61%

woody100%

musky92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon VerbenaRosemaryLavenderBergamotNeroli

Heart

RoseJasmineIris

Base

MuskAtlas CedarCinnamonOakmossPatchouliVanillaTonka BeanStyrax

Notes

MuskAtlas CedarTonka BeanOrange BlossomStyraxVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMusk, Atlas Cedar, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Tonka 25, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring53

Summer26

Fall100

Winter87

Day100

Night97

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men26

Unisex60

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,397

PerfumerElina Arsenieva

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,307

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTonka 25Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lancelot of the Lake by Art Deco Perfumes opens with crisp lemon verbena, bergamot, and sharp rosemary. The heart shifts into classic rose, jasmine, and earthy iris before settling into a warm base of oakmoss, atlas cedar, patchouli, and styrax. It suits cool spring mornings and professional office wear, delivering a …

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, Lancelot of the Lake or Tonka 25?

Tonka 25 takes 2 of 3 categories. Lancelot of the Lake is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Tonka 25 is rated 3.77/5 from 1,324 votes. Choose Lancelot of the Lake for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Tonka 25 for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Lancelot of the Lake or Tonka 25?

Tonka 25 lasts longest (Tonka 25 65/100, Lancelot of the Lake 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lancelot of the Lake or Tonka 25?

Lancelot of the Lake projects furthest (Lancelot of the Lake 75/100, Tonka 25 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lancelot of the Lake and Tonka 25 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Musk, Atlas Cedar, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.

Is Lancelot of the Lake or Tonka 25 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lancelot of the Lake and Tonka 25?

Lancelot of the Lake has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Rosemary, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Musk, Atlas Cedar, Cinnamon and Oakmoss. Tonka 25 features Musk, Atlas Cedar, Tonka Bean, Orange Blossom and Styrax.