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Ombre Tonka vs Baklava Royale

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

Updated 406 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ombre Tonka takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Ombre Tonka

    Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Baklava Royale

    Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.

Ombre Tonka5/7
Baklava Royale2/7
Ratings & consensus
Baklava Royale
Community sentiment
Baklava Royale
Longevity
Ombre Tonka
Sillage & projection
Ombre Tonka
Value for money
Ombre Tonka
Versatility
Ombre Tonka
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ombre Tonka

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Ombre TonkaMancera
Baklava RoyaleNavitus Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.96/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 8%Had 2%Want 90%
4.10/ 5 · 351 votes
Have 73%Had 9%Want 18%
Category winnerBaklava RoyaleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
45%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
4%Dislike
11%Hate

55 votes

45%Love
32%Like
15%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate

351 votes

Category winnerBaklava RoyaleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity81
〰 Sillage76
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityOmbre Tonka

SillageOmbre Tonka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value51
¤ Price value43
Category winnerOmbre TonkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
vanilla92%
oud84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
sweet100%
vanilla92%
woody84%
nutty77%
almond69%
amber61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both vanilla, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
OudPistachioBergamot
Heart3-4 hrs
TonkaAmberwoodRose de Mai
Base8-10+ hrs
BenzoinPatchouliMadagascar Vanilla
Top
Orange BlossomBergamot
Heart
PistachioAlmondHoney
Base
Madagascar VanillaAmberwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesPistachio, Bergamot, Amberwood and Madagascar Vanilla. Durations are only published for Ombre Tonka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring25
Summer13
Fall96
Winter100
Day34
Night100
Spring40
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOmbre TonkaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men31
Unisex53
Women16
Date 36%Party 29%Casual 20%Work 16%
Men4
Unisex28
Women68
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,157

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#26,935

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched2023

Reviews0

Category winnerOmbre TonkaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Ombre Tonka delivers an irresistible twist on modern gourmand perfumery, pairing crunchy pistachio with dark woody resin. The fragrance opens with a vibrant burst of Calabrian bergamot and nutty Turkish pistachio, supported by a gentle hint of Thai oud wood. As it settles, creamy Venezuelan tonka bean and rich…

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Baklava Royale opens with a bright spark of Italian bergamot and crisp orange blossom before sinking into a thick center of roasted pistachio, raw honey, and crushed almonds. Bertrand Duchaufour grounds the sweetness in dry amberwood and warm tonka bean. It creates a dense gourmand bubble built for cold winter evening…

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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, Ombre Tonka or Baklava Royale?

Ombre Tonka takes 5 of 7 categories. Ombre Tonka is rated 3.96/5 from 55 votes; Baklava Royale is rated 4.10/5 from 351 votes. Choose Ombre Tonka for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Baklava Royale for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ombre Tonka or Baklava Royale?

Ombre Tonka lasts longest (Ombre Tonka 81/100, Baklava Royale 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ombre Tonka or Baklava Royale?

Ombre Tonka projects furthest (Ombre Tonka 76/100, Baklava Royale 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ombre Tonka and Baklava Royale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Pistachio, Bergamot, Amberwood and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Ombre Tonka or Baklava Royale better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ombre Tonka and Baklava Royale?

Ombre Tonka has top notes of Oud, Pistachio and Bergamot, heart notes of Tonka, Amberwood and Rose de Mai, a base of Benzoin, Patchouli and Madagascar Vanilla. Baklava Royale has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Pistachio, Almond and Honey, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Amberwood and Tonka Bean.

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