Fragrance comparison

Ombre Tonka vs When The Linden Blooms

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 101 ratings analysed

Ombre Tonka

Mancera

3.9655 votes

Rank #14,157 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

When The Linden Blooms

OM Parfum

4.0446 votes

Rank #10,026 Yellow FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

When The Linden Blooms takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ombre Tonka
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
When The Linden Blooms
Choose it for a yellow floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ombre Tonka2/5

When The Linden Blooms3/5

Ratings & consensus: When The Linden Blooms
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ombre Tonka
Sillage & projection: Ombre Tonka
Value for money: When The Linden Blooms
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: When The Linden Blooms

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ombre TonkaMancera

When The Linden BloomsOM Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 8%Had 2%Want 90%

4.04/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerWhen The Linden BloomsRating 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

58%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityOmbre Tonka

SillageOmbre Tonka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value66

Category winnerWhen The Linden BloomsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

oud84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

yellow floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody 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

Notes

Linden BlossomApricotSandalwoodClary SageOsmanthusMateIso E SuperGreen TeaVanillaJasmineMuskBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot 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

Spring100

Summer73

Fall36

Winter9

Day100

Night30

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex53

Women16

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

Men0

Unisex73

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,157

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#10,026

PerfumerAichi Liu

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerWhen The Linden BloomsHigher 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…

Reviews →

When The Linden Blooms by OM Parfum offers a botanic, springtime experience built around linden blossom and juicy apricot. This unisex fragrance captures the serenity of nature with a powdery, sweet floral profile that feels light enough for daytime wear in warm weather. It is a fresh, modern composition that bridges …

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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 When The Linden Blooms?

When The Linden Blooms takes 3 of 5 categories. Ombre Tonka is rated 3.96/5 from 55 votes; When The Linden Blooms is rated 4.04/5 from 46 votes. Choose Ombre Tonka for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose When The Linden Blooms for a yellow floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ombre Tonka or When The Linden Blooms?

Ombre Tonka lasts longest (Ombre Tonka 81/100, When The Linden Blooms 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ombre Tonka or When The Linden Blooms?

Ombre Tonka projects furthest (Ombre Tonka 76/100, When The Linden Blooms 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ombre Tonka and When The Linden Blooms smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Ombre Tonka or When The Linden Blooms better for summer or winter?

Ombre Tonka suits evening wear; When The Linden Blooms suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ombre Tonka and When The Linden Blooms?

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. When The Linden Blooms features Linden Blossom, Apricot, Sandalwood, Clary Sage and Osmanthus.