Fragrance comparison

Ombre Tonka vs Shahbanu

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

Ombre Tonka

Mancera

3.9655 votes

Rank #14,157 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Shahbanu

Azari Parfumery

5.001 votes

Rank #47,632 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shahbanu takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ombre Tonka
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Shahbanu
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ombre Tonka1/4

Shahbanu3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shahbanu
Sillage & projection: Shahbanu
Value for money: Shahbanu
Versatility: Not scored
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

ShahbanuAzari Parfumery

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 8%Had 2%Want 90%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityShahbanu

SillageShahbanu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value100

Category winnerShahbanuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

oud84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

amber100%

smoky91%

vanilla83%

balsamic74%

sweet65%

citrus56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, vanilla and sweet

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

Ylang YlangBergamotLabdanumVanillaBlackcurrant

Heart

IncenseRhubarbBlack PepperCorianderMateSandalwood

Base

Tonka BeanAmberwoodOudAmbroxanBenzoinMyrrh

InformationalShared notesOud, Bergamot, Amberwood and Benzoin. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex53

Women16

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,157

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#47,632

PerfumerNajaf Seyidov

Launched—

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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Shahbanu is a rich amber vanilla with a smoky, resinous core and a glossy fruity opening. Bergamot and blackcurrant brighten the first spray, then incense, sandalwood, pepper, and rhubarb pull it into darker territory. As it settles, tonka, benzoin, myrrh, oud, and ambroxan make it feel warm, textured, and full-bodied…

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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 Shahbanu?

Shahbanu takes 3 of 4 categories. Ombre Tonka is rated 3.96/5 from 55 votes; Shahbanu is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ombre Tonka for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Shahbanu for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ombre Tonka or Shahbanu?

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

Which projects more, Ombre Tonka or Shahbanu?

Shahbanu projects furthest (Shahbanu 88/100, Ombre Tonka 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ombre Tonka and Shahbanu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Oud, Bergamot, Amberwood and Benzoin.

Is Ombre Tonka or Shahbanu better for summer or winter?

Ombre Tonka suits evening wear; Shahbanu suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ombre Tonka and Shahbanu?

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. Shahbanu has top notes of Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Labdanum and Vanilla, heart notes of Incense, Rhubarb, Black Pepper and Coriander, a base of Tonka Bean, Amberwood, Oud and Ambroxan.