Fragrance comparison

Nirvana vs Tonka Gold

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 393 ratings analysed

Nirvana

Paradis des Sens

4.45265 votes

Rank #2,982 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

71%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Tonka Gold

Atralia

4.31128 votes

Rank #1,678 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tonka Gold takes 6 of 7 categories.

Nirvana
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.
Tonka Gold
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Nirvana1/7

Tonka Gold6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NirvanaParadis des Sens

Tonka GoldAtralia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 265 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.31/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 40%Had 4%Want 56%

Category winnerNirvanaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

265 votes

74%Love

19%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

105 votes

Category winnerTonka GoldMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityTonka Gold

SillageTonka Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value82

Category winnerTonka GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

cinnamon69%

sweet61%

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match71%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CognacTonka BeanMyrrh

Heart3-4 hrs

CinnamonHazelnutSandalwood

Base7-10+ hrs

VanillaCashmere Wood

Top

CognacCinnamonPlum

Heart

MyrrhIris

Base

TonkaVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCognac, Myrrh, Cinnamon and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Nirvana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring48

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTonka GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex63

Women28

Date 36%Party 29%Casual 20%Work 16%

Men18

Unisex69

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,982

PerfumerMarzia Tissino

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#1,678

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerTonka GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paradis des Sens Nirvana is a rich, boozy gourmand that wraps the skin in immediate warmth. A generous pour of aged cognac opens the composition, brightened by sweet myrrh and the coumarin warmth of tonka bean. The spirit settles fast. As the top calms, a cozy core of spicy cinnamon and crushed hazelnut emerges over s…

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Tonka Gold opens with a warm cognac and cinnamon glow, softened by plum rather than pushed into harsh spice. As it settles, the scent turns creamier and smoother, with tonka, sandalwood, myrrh and a light powdery iris touch shaping the dry-down. It reads as an easy unisex gourmand for cooler weather, especially if you…

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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, Nirvana or Tonka Gold?

Tonka Gold takes 6 of 7 categories. Nirvana is rated 4.45/5 from 265 votes; Tonka Gold is rated 4.31/5 from 128 votes. Choose Nirvana for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tonka Gold for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Nirvana or Tonka Gold?

Tonka Gold lasts longest (Tonka Gold 74/100, Nirvana 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nirvana or Tonka Gold?

Tonka Gold projects furthest (Tonka Gold 64/100, Nirvana 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nirvana and Tonka Gold smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cognac, Myrrh, Cinnamon and Sandalwood.

Is Nirvana or Tonka Gold better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Nirvana and Tonka Gold?

Nirvana has top notes of Cognac, Tonka Bean and Myrrh, heart notes of Cinnamon, Hazelnut and Sandalwood, a base of Vanilla and Cashmere Wood. Tonka Gold has top notes of Cognac, Cinnamon and Plum, heart notes of Myrrh and Iris, a base of Tonka, Vanilla and Sandalwood.