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Suze vs Tonkatonic

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

Updated 317 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tonkatonic takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Suze

    Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

  • Tonkatonic

    Choose it for a almond and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Suze1/7
Tonkatonic6/7
Ratings & consensus
Tonkatonic
Community sentiment
Tonkatonic
Longevity
Tonkatonic
Sillage & projection
Tonkatonic
Value for money
Suze
Versatility
Tonkatonic
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Tonkatonic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SuzeBoka
TonkatonicMorph
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%
3.94/ 5 · 255 votes
Have 29%Had 10%Want 62%
Category winnerTonkatonicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
68%Love
8%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
6%Hate

53 votes

39%Love
33%Like
16%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate

255 votes

Category winnerTonkatonicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityTonkatonic

SillageTonkatonic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price value45
Category winnerSuzeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
white floral92%
fresh84%
citrus77%
woody69%
floral61%
almond100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
amber77%
fruity69%
woody61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
SpearmintClementineBlack TeaOrange Blossom
Heart
CassiaLily of the ValleyOrrisJasmineMagnolia
Base
Mysore SandalwoodGuaiac WoodAmyrisAmberAmbretteBenzoinVanilla Absolute
Top15-30 mins
AlmondCoconut WaterFig
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineOrange BlossomBenzoin
Base6-10+ hrs
Tonka BeanSandalwoodAmbrette
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Jasmine, Ambrette and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Tonkatonic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer52
Fall0
Winter97
Day–
Night–
Spring88
Summer62
Fall0
Winter100
Day96
Night100
Category winnerTonkatonicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex84
Women12
Men9
Unisex31
Women60
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,917

PerfumerBoris Zrnic

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#5,857

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerTonkatonicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Suze opens bright and green, with spearmint, clementine and black tea giving it a crisp, aromatic lift before the florals come forward. As it settles, orris, white flowers, sandalwood, amber and benzoin add a smoother, warmer finish. It reads unisex and slightly artful rather than crowd-pleasing. If you enjoy fresh fl…

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Morph Tonkatonic opens with a refreshing splash of coconut water poured over crushed sweet almonds and ripe green fig. As the initial freshness softens, creamy orange blossom and jasmine petals merge into golden benzoin resin, creating the comforting sensation of a warm cashmere sweater. The deep dry down highlights r…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Suze or Tonkatonic?

Tonkatonic takes 6 of 7 categories. Suze is rated 4.00/5 from 62 votes; Tonkatonic is rated 3.94/5 from 255 votes. Choose Suze for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Tonkatonic for a almond and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Suze or Tonkatonic?

They last about the same: Tonkatonic 78/100, Suze 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Suze or Tonkatonic?

Projection is very close: Tonkatonic 67/100, Suze 65/100 for sillage.

Do Suze and Tonkatonic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Ambrette and Benzoin.

Is Suze or Tonkatonic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tonkatonic is the stronger pick. For winter, Tonkatonic is the stronger pick. Tonkatonic suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Suze and Tonkatonic?

Suze has top notes of Spearmint, Clementine, Black Tea and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Cassia, Lily of the Valley, Orris and Jasmine, a base of Mysore Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Amyris and Amber. Tonkatonic has top notes of Almond, Coconut Water and Fig, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Benzoin, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Ambrette.

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