Mon Exclusif vs Aura Tonka
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mon Exclusif takes 6 of 8 categories.
Mon ExclusifChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aura TonkaChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mon Exclusif6/8
Aura Tonka1/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Mon Exclusif
- Community sentiment
- Mon Exclusif
- Longevity
- Mon Exclusif
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Mon Exclusif
- Versatility
- Mon Exclusif
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Aura Tonka
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mon Exclusif
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mon ExclusifGuerlainAura TonkaPremière NoteWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.36/ 5 · 883 votes
Have 32%Had 12%Want 56%
4.08/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
Category winnerMon ExclusifRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
33%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
883 votes
40%Love
38%Like
12%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
65 votes
Category winnerMon ExclusifMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMon Exclusif
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMon ExclusifBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
vanilla92%
aromatic84%
almond77%
lavender69%
lactonic61%
sweet100%
vanilla92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
almond61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both sweet, vanilla and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Candied AlmondMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
Solar NotesLavenderFloral Notes
Base5 to 8 hours
ToffeeButterVanillaCoumarinSaltIrisFernWhite Musk
Top15-30 mins
AlmondBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderToffeeJasmineSolar Notes
Base6-8+ hrs
Tonka BeanPralineVanillaSandalwoodOrris
Category winnerAura TonkaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer37
Fall100
Winter90
Day100
Night74
Spring61
Summer28
Fall100
Winter78
Day100
Night71
Category winnerMon ExclusifMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,600
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews118
Overall rank#16,232
PerfumerJérôme di Marino
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerMon ExclusifHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMon Exclusif by Guerlain presents an intriguing cross between a sweet confection and a traditional aromatic fougere. Created by Thierry Wasser and launched in 2015, the scent opens with crisp bergamot, bright mandarin orange, and a distinct hit of sugary candied almond. As the bright citrus recedes, clean lavender com…
Reviews →Première Note Aura Tonka is an airy, comforting gourmand that treats sweet notes with rare restraint. The first spritz releases a bright flash of mandarin orange and bergamot paired with bitter almond. It feels light. You will not get the syrupy thickness of a typical bakery scent here. Within twenty minutes, aromatic…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Mon Exclusif or Aura Tonka?
Mon Exclusif takes 6 of 8 categories. Mon Exclusif is rated 4.36/5 from 883 votes; Aura Tonka is rated 4.08/5 from 65 votes. Choose Mon Exclusif for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aura Tonka for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Mon Exclusif or Aura Tonka?
They last about the same: Mon Exclusif 68/100, Aura Tonka 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Mon Exclusif or Aura Tonka?
Projection is very close: Mon Exclusif 69/100, Aura Tonka 69/100 for sillage.
Do Mon Exclusif and Aura Tonka smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Solar Notes and Lavender.
Is Mon Exclusif or Aura Tonka better for summer or winter?
For summer, Mon Exclusif is the stronger pick. For winter, Mon Exclusif is the stronger pick. Mon Exclusif suits daytime wear; Aura Tonka suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mon Exclusif and Aura Tonka?
Mon Exclusif has top notes of Candied Almond, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Solar Notes, Lavender and Floral Notes, a base of Toffee, Butter, Vanilla and Coumarin. Aura Tonka has top notes of Almond, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Toffee, Jasmine and Solar Notes, a base of Tonka Bean, Praline, Vanilla and Sandalwood.
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