Fragrance comparison

Nota Tonka vs Mandala of Desires

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

Nota Tonka

Ulyka Parfums

3.2532 votes

Rank #50,289 VanillaSweet

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41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Mandala of Desires

Nimere Parfums

3.7229 votes

Rank #22,422 Warm SpicyCacao

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandala of Desires takes 5 of 7 categories.

Nota Tonka
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mandala of Desires
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Nota Tonka2/7

Mandala of Desires5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nota TonkaUlyka Parfums

Mandala of DesiresNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

3.72/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 9%Had 16%Want 75%

Category winnerMandala of DesiresRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

19%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

31%Hate

32 votes

31%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerMandala of DesiresMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMandala of Desires

SillageMandala of Desires

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNota TonkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet86%

amber72%

warm spicy58%

chocolate44%

aromatic30%

warm spicy100%

cacao92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

chocolate69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Chocolate

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka Bean

Base6-8+ hrs

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Top

ChocolateCinnamonBergamot

Heart

IrisVioletYlang-Ylang

Base

Cacao PodCastoreumWhite MuskVanillaTonka BeanPeru BalsamBenzoinTolu Balsam

InformationalShared notesChocolate and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Nota Tonka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer38

Fall81

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNota TonkaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

Date 37%Casual 30%Party 20%Work 13%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,289

PerfumerAyoub Bouricha, Margaux Le Paih Guérin

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#22,422

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMandala of DesiresHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nota Tonka by Ulyka Parfums smells like an artisan bakery in late autumn. The first spray releases a heavy wave of bitter cocoa powder and melted dark chocolate. It feels dense immediately. Within fifteen minutes, warm tonka bean takes over, bringing toasted almond, coumarin, and warm vanilla pastry cream to the surfa…

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Mandala of Desires by Nimere Parfums creates a rich, textured experience centered on dark chocolate and warm cinnamon. This unisex composition settles into a complex base of balsams and resins, making it a distinct choice for colder weather. It projects a moody, sophisticated character that suits individuals who prefe…

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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, Nota Tonka or Mandala of Desires?

Mandala of Desires takes 5 of 7 categories. Nota Tonka is rated 3.25/5 from 32 votes; Mandala of Desires is rated 3.72/5 from 29 votes. Choose Nota Tonka for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mandala of Desires for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nota Tonka or Mandala of Desires?

Mandala of Desires lasts longest (Mandala of Desires 58/100, Nota Tonka 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nota Tonka or Mandala of Desires?

Mandala of Desires projects furthest (Mandala of Desires 60/100, Nota Tonka 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nota Tonka and Mandala of Desires smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Chocolate and Tonka Bean.

Is Nota Tonka or Mandala of Desires better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nota Tonka is the stronger pick. For winter, Nota Tonka is the stronger pick. Nota Tonka suits evening wear; Mandala of Desires suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nota Tonka and Mandala of Desires?

Nota Tonka has top notes of Chocolate, heart notes of Tonka Bean. Mandala of Desires has top notes of Chocolate, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Violet and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Cacao Pod, Castoreum, White Musk and Vanilla.