Sublime Tonka vs Centaurus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sublime Tonka takes 4 of 5 categories.
Sublime TonkaChoose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
CentaurusChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sublime Tonka4/5
Centaurus1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Centaurus
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sublime Tonka
- Sillage & projection
- Sublime Tonka
- Value for money
- Sublime Tonka
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sublime Tonka
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Sublime TonkaRoberto CavalliCentaurusCreedWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 44%Had 4%Want 52%
3.99/ 5 · 1,235 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerCentaurusRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
30%Like
5%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
46%Love
26%Like
14%Ok
7%Dislike
6%Hate
1,235 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySublime Tonka
SillageSublime Tonka
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSublime TonkaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcinnamon100%
warm spicy90%
tobacco80%
sweet70%
amber60%
vanilla50%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
vanilla84%
cinnamon77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both warm spicy, cinnamon and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CinnamonGeraniumElemi resin
Heart
TobaccoFrankincenseClary Sage
Base
WheatTonka BeanBran
Top15-30 mins
CinnamonTobaccoCardamomPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
SandalwoodPatchouliHeliotropeGeraniumJasmine
Base6-10 hrs
Bourbon VanillaBenzoinTolu BalsamTonka BeanAmbroxan
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Geranium, Tobacco and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Centaurus, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Spring32
Summer13
Fall90
Winter100
Day56
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,821
PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#28,009
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSublime TonkaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSublime Tonka by Roberto Cavalli is a warm, spicy fragrance that leans into tobacco and tonka bean. Launched in 2022, it works best for those who enjoy bold, resinous scents. It feels appropriate for cooler weather or an evening out, offering a grounded and textured presence on the skin throughout the day.
Reviews →Creed Centaurus takes the brand in an unapologetically bold direction, stepping away from crisp citrus into a rich pool of warm spice and sweet resins. The first spray brings a fiery burst of cinnamon and aromatic cardamom wrapped around dry tobacco leaf, making an immediate statement in cold weather. As it warms agai…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Sublime Tonka or Centaurus?
Sublime Tonka takes 4 of 5 categories. Sublime Tonka is rated 4.13/5 from 33 votes; Centaurus is rated 3.99/5 from 1,235 votes. Choose Sublime Tonka for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Centaurus for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Sublime Tonka or Centaurus?
Sublime Tonka lasts longest (Sublime Tonka 78/100, Centaurus 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sublime Tonka or Centaurus?
Sublime Tonka projects furthest (Sublime Tonka 70/100, Centaurus 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sublime Tonka and Centaurus smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, cinnamon and amber accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Geranium, Tobacco and Tonka Bean.
Is Sublime Tonka or Centaurus better for summer or winter?
Sublime Tonka suits evening wear; Centaurus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sublime Tonka and Centaurus?
Sublime Tonka has top notes of Cinnamon, Geranium and Elemi resin, heart notes of Tobacco, Frankincense and Clary Sage, a base of Wheat, Tonka Bean and Bran. Centaurus has top notes of Cinnamon, Tobacco, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Heliotrope and Geranium, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Benzoin, Tolu Balsam and Tonka Bean.
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