Fragrance comparison

Noctem Arabs vs Wild Tonka Freaking

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 143 ratings analysed

Noctem Arabs

Gritti

4.16129 votes

Rank #8,419 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Wild Tonka Freaking

Mai Senza Profumo

4.0714 votes

Rank #49,644 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wild Tonka Freaking takes 3 of 5 categories.

Noctem Arabs
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Wild Tonka Freaking
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Noctem Arabs2/5

Wild Tonka Freaking3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Noctem ArabsGritti

Wild Tonka FreakingMai Senza Profumo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 56%

4.07/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 24%Had 4%Want 72%

Category winnerNoctem ArabsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

129 votes

71%Love

7%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

21%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityWild Tonka Freaking

SillageWild Tonka Freaking

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value81

Category winnerWild Tonka FreakingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud92%

tobacco84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

fruity69%

tobacco61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, amber and tobacco

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

TobaccoVirginian CedarPatchouli

Heart2 to 4 hours

Agarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

Base4 to 6 hours

MyrrhMuskAmber

Notes

Tonka BeanTobaccoVanillaHyraxBalsam FirCypriol Oil or NagarmothaOsmanthusPlumAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodHeliotropeMyrrh

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Noctem Arabs, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer21

Fall89

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Spring44

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex48

Women8

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,419

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#49,644

PerfumerMiguel Matos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNoctem ArabsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Noctem Arabs by Gritti delivers a dark, dry woody profile centered on smoky leaves and resinous timber. It opens with the crisp grain of Virginian cedar and aromatic tobacco leaves, grounded by earthy patchouli. As the top notes settle, agarwood and smooth sandalwood form a dense, smoky core that avoids smelling dirty…

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Wild Tonka Freaking by Mai Senza Profumo delivers a rich, resinous profile anchored in heavy doses of tonka bean, tobacco, and vanilla. This unisex oriental composition creates a dense, warm aura that thrives in cooler weather. It settles into a sweet, woody skin scent that lasts well beyond the workday, offering a bo…

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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, Noctem Arabs or Wild Tonka Freaking?

Wild Tonka Freaking takes 3 of 5 categories. Noctem Arabs is rated 4.16/5 from 129 votes; Wild Tonka Freaking is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes. Choose Noctem Arabs for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Wild Tonka Freaking for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Noctem Arabs or Wild Tonka Freaking?

Wild Tonka Freaking lasts longest (Wild Tonka Freaking 90/100, Noctem Arabs 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noctem Arabs or Wild Tonka Freaking?

Wild Tonka Freaking projects furthest (Wild Tonka Freaking 84/100, Noctem Arabs 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noctem Arabs and Wild Tonka Freaking smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and tobacco accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Myrrh.

Is Noctem Arabs or Wild Tonka Freaking better for summer or winter?

Noctem Arabs suits evening wear; Wild Tonka Freaking suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noctem Arabs and Wild Tonka Freaking?

Noctem Arabs has top notes of Tobacco, Virginian Cedar and Patchouli, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood, a base of Myrrh, Musk and Amber. Wild Tonka Freaking features Tonka Bean, Tobacco, Vanilla, Hyrax and Balsam Fir.