Nitro Intense vs Tonka Gold
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nitro Intense takes 3 of 7 categories.
Nitro IntenseChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Tonka GoldChoose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter.
Nitro Intense3/7
Tonka Gold1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Nitro Intense
- Community sentiment
- Tonka Gold
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Nitro Intense
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nitro Intense
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Nitro IntenseDumontTonka GoldAtraliaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.45/ 5 · 319 votes
Have 47%Had 6%Want 47%
4.31/ 5 · 128 votes
Have 40%Had 4%Want 56%
Category winnerNitro IntenseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate66%Love
21%Like
8%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
319 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
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
leather61%
vanilla100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
sweet77%
amber69%
powdery61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both sweet, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop1 to 2 hours
PineappleBlack CurrantPlumBergamotCinnamonCognac
Heart3 to 5 hours
BirchLavenderPatchouliMyrrhPepperJasmineIrisRose
Base5 to 8+ hours
AmberMuskSandalwoodVanillaTonka Bean
Top
CognacCinnamonPlum
Heart
MyrrhIris
Base
TonkaVanillaSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPlum, Cinnamon, Cognac and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Nitro Intense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring99
Summer88
Fall100
Winter89
Day100
Night98
Spring48
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNitro IntenseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,673
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews66
Overall rank#1,873
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews35
Category winnerNitro IntenseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNitro Intense by Dumont delivers a rich, dark fruit profile led by juicy pineapple, ripe plum, black currant, and sharp bergamot, backed by a spirited touch of cognac and warm cinnamon. The opening feels robust and immediately fruity before giving way to a heart of dry birch, clean lavender, patchouli, myrrh, and a da…
Reviews →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…
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, Nitro Intense or Tonka Gold?
Nitro Intense takes 3 of 7 categories. Nitro Intense is rated 4.45/5 from 319 votes; Tonka Gold is rated 4.31/5 from 128 votes. Choose Nitro Intense for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Tonka Gold for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Nitro Intense or Tonka Gold?
They last about the same: Nitro Intense 74/100, Tonka Gold 74/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Nitro Intense or Tonka Gold?
Projection is very close: Nitro Intense 64/100, Tonka Gold 64/100 for sillage.
Do Nitro Intense and Tonka Gold smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Plum, Cinnamon, Cognac and Myrrh.
Is Nitro Intense or Tonka Gold better for summer or winter?
For summer, Nitro Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Tonka Gold is the stronger pick. Nitro Intense suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nitro Intense and Tonka Gold?
Nitro Intense has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant, Plum and Bergamot, heart notes of Birch, Lavender, Patchouli and Myrrh, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Tonka Gold has top notes of Cognac, Cinnamon and Plum, heart notes of Myrrh and Iris, a base of Tonka, Vanilla and Sandalwood.
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