The Chypre vs Tonka 25
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Chypre takes 3 of 4 categories.
The ChypreChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tonka 25Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
The Chypre3/4
Tonka 251/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Chypre
- Sillage & projection
- The Chypre
- Value for money
- The Chypre
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tonka 25
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The ChypreInsider ParfumsTonka 25Le LaboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 14%Had 11%Want 75%
3.77/ 5 · 1,324 votes
Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
11%Like
0%Ok
22%Dislike
11%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
33%Love
30%Like
19%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate
1,324 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Chypre
SillageThe Chypre
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe ChypreBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
warm spicy84%
earthy77%
animalic69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
musky92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesBergamot
Heart
GeraniumTuberosePeachVioletPlumHeliotropeJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
OakmossLeatherPatchouliOrrisSandalwoodCedarCivetClove
Notes
MuskAtlas CedarTonka BeanOrange BlossomStyraxVanilla
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom and Cedar. Durations are only published for Tonka 25, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer29
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night80
Spring53
Summer26
Fall100
Winter87
Day100
Night97
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#42,751
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#3,307
PerfumerDaphné Bugey
Launched—
Reviews204
Category winnerTonka 25Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Chypre by Insider Parfums brings a classic structure to life with a modern, layered approach. It opens with bright aldehydes and bergamot before settling into a complex heart of peach, plum, and rose. The base remains dense and earthy, defined by oakmoss, leather, and patchouli. It is an ideal choice for fall, per…
Reviews →Tonka 25 by Le Labo is an unexpected woody and musky perfume that defies conventional expectations of its namesake bean. Instead of presenting a dessert-style gourmand, it delivers a dry, resinous blend of Atlas cedar, dark musk, and smoky styrax, lightly sweetened by vanilla and tonka bean. A subtle splash of orange …
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, The Chypre or Tonka 25?
The Chypre takes 3 of 4 categories. The Chypre is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes; Tonka 25 is rated 3.77/5 from 1,324 votes. Choose The Chypre for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tonka 25 for a woody and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, The Chypre or Tonka 25?
The Chypre lasts longest (The Chypre 80/100, Tonka 25 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Chypre or Tonka 25?
The Chypre projects furthest (The Chypre 68/100, Tonka 25 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Chypre and Tonka 25 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom and Cedar.
Is The Chypre or Tonka 25 better for summer or winter?
The Chypre suits daytime wear; Tonka 25 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Chypre and Tonka 25?
The Chypre has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Tuberose, Peach and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Patchouli and Orris. Tonka 25 features Musk, Atlas Cedar, Tonka Bean, Orange Blossom and Styrax.
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