Fragrance comparison

Narjesi vs Tonka

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 147 ratings analysed

Narjesi

The Spirit of Dubai

4.44107 votes

Rank #26,327 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Tonka

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.3540 votes

Rank #20,223 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tonka takes 4 of 7 categories.

Narjesi
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Tonka
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Narjesi3/7

Tonka4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NarjesiThe Spirit of Dubai

TonkaLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

4.35/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 23%Had 3%Want 73%

Category winnerNarjesiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

16%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

107 votes

55%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerTonkaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityNarjesi

SillageNarjesi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value55

Category winnerTonkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

amber100%

balsamic90%

vanilla80%

warm spicy70%

woody60%

sweet50%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseTurkish RoseBulgarian RoseMay RosePink PepperSpicesAldehydeselemi

Heart

Taif RoseGingerPatchouliCorianderBenzoinVetiverChamomileHoney

Base

CivetIncenseAnimal notesCastoreumAmberSpun SugarLeatherMoss

Top30 to 45 minutes

AlmondCardamomSweet Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

Indonesian Patchouli LeafRose

Base6 to 8 hours

Peru BalsamTonkaBenzoinVanilla

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Tonka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer17

Fall94

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerTonkaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex46

Women32

Men32

Unisex61

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,327

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,223

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerTonkaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Narjesi opens with a dense rush of Taif rose, saffron, and bitter coffee before settling into a deep heart of agarwood and spicy patchouli. The floral top is heavy and opulent, packed with multiple rose extractions that dominate the early hours on skin. As the fragrance warms during cold winter evenings, base notes o…

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Tonka by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a warm amber fragrance built around rich balsamic resins and spicy accents. The scent opens with a sharp burst of sweet orange, crisp almond, and aromatic cardamom before revealing a softer heart of rose and Indonesian patchouli leaf. As it settles, Peru balsam, benzoin, and van…

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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, Narjesi or Tonka?

Tonka takes 4 of 7 categories. Narjesi is rated 4.44/5 from 107 votes; Tonka is rated 4.35/5 from 40 votes. Choose Narjesi for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Tonka for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Narjesi or Tonka?

Narjesi lasts longest (Narjesi 87/100, Tonka 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narjesi or Tonka?

Narjesi projects furthest (Narjesi 79/100, Tonka 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narjesi and Tonka smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose and Benzoin.

Is Narjesi or Tonka better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tonka is the stronger pick. For winter, Tonka is the stronger pick. Tonka suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narjesi and Tonka?

Narjesi has top notes of Rose, Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose and May Rose, heart notes of Taif Rose, Ginger, Patchouli and Coriander, a base of Civet, Incense, Animal notes and Castoreum. Tonka has top notes of Almond, Cardamom and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Rose, a base of Peru Balsam, Tonka, Benzoin and Vanilla.