Fragrance comparison

Le Lion Eau de Parfum vs 85 Tonka

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,663 ratings analysed

4 wins

Le Lion Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.112,644 votes

Rank #25,827 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

85 Tonka

K-3

3.5319 votes

Rank #52,920 VanillaAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Lion Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.

Le Lion Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
85 Tonka
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Le Lion Eau de Parfum4/5

85 Tonka1/5

Ratings & consensus: Le Lion Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Lion Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Le Lion Eau de Parfum
Value for money: 85 Tonka
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Lion Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Lion Eau de ParfumChanel

85 TonkaK-3

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 2,644 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.53/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 51%

Category winnerLe Lion Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

2,644 votes

32%Love

26%Like

21%Ok

5%Dislike

16%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityLe Lion Eau de Parfum

SillageLe Lion Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value38

Category winner85 TonkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

musky83%

powdery74%

citrus65%

patchouli56%

vanilla100%

amber83%

warm spicy65%

sweet48%

aromatic30%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart3-5 hrs

LabdanumAmber

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliMadagascar VanillaMuskSandalwood

Top

CardamomSaffronCinnamon

Heart

AmberSmokeLabdanumJuniper

Base

Tonka BeanMadagascar VanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Amber, Madagascar Vanilla and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Le Lion Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Spring22

Summer11

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex53

Women10

Men13

Unisex50

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,827

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,920

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLe Lion Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not expect a gentle intro here. Chanel Le Lion Eau de Parfum hits the skin with an aggressive blast of lemon and bergamot. The citrus feels tart and prickly. Within five minutes, massive waves of smoky labdanum and raw amber roll forward. It smells dark, leathery, and deeply resinous. This is old-school perfumery w…

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85 Tonka by K-3 presents a delicate warmth that mimics classic skin comfort. Hamid Merati-Kashani opens the scent with cinnamon and cardamom, then layers labdanum and juniper over sandalwood. It fits those seeking a quiet, cozy aura during cool autumn afternoons.

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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, Le Lion Eau de Parfum or 85 Tonka?

Le Lion Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. Le Lion Eau de Parfum is rated 4.11/5 from 2,644 votes; 85 Tonka is rated 3.53/5 from 19 votes. Choose Le Lion Eau de Parfum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 85 Tonka for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Lion Eau de Parfum or 85 Tonka?

Le Lion Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Le Lion Eau de Parfum 80/100, 85 Tonka 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Lion Eau de Parfum or 85 Tonka?

Le Lion Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Le Lion Eau de Parfum 70/100, 85 Tonka 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Lion Eau de Parfum and 85 Tonka smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Amber, Madagascar Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Le Lion Eau de Parfum or 85 Tonka better for summer or winter?

Le Lion Eau de Parfum suits evening wear; 85 Tonka suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Lion Eau de Parfum and 85 Tonka?

Le Lion Eau de Parfum has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Labdanum and Amber, a base of Patchouli, Madagascar Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. 85 Tonka has top notes of Cardamom, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Amber, Smoke, Labdanum and Juniper, a base of Tonka Bean, Madagascar Vanilla and Sandalwood.