Fragrance comparison

Tonka 25 vs A Drop d'Issey

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 4,783 ratings analysed

4 wins

Tonka 25

Le Labo

3.771,324 votes

Rank #3,307 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

A Drop d'Issey

Issey Miyake

4.033,459 votes

Rank #27,095 FloralAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tonka 25 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Tonka 25
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
A Drop d'Issey
Choose it for a floral and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Tonka 254/7

A Drop d'Issey3/7

Ratings & consensus: A Drop d'Issey
Community sentiment: A Drop d'Issey
Longevity: Tonka 25
Sillage & projection: Tonka 25
Value for money: A Drop d'Issey
Versatility: Tonka 25
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tonka 25

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tonka 25Le Labo

A Drop d'IsseyIssey Miyake

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 1,324 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

4.03/ 5 · 3,459 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerA Drop d'IsseyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

30%Like

19%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

1,324 votes

39%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

3,459 votes

Category winnerA Drop d'IsseyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTonka 25

SillageTonka 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value55

Category winnerA Drop d'IsseyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

floral100%

almond92%

musky84%

fresh77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both musky and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

MuskAtlas CedarTonka BeanOrange BlossomStyraxVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Almond MilkDamask Rose

Heart

LilacSolar NotesJasmineStar AniseOrange Blossom

Base

MuskVanillaAmbroxanAtlas Cedar

InformationalShared notesMusk, Atlas Cedar, Orange Blossom and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Tonka 25, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer26

Fall100

Winter87

Day100

Night97

Spring100

Summer72

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTonka 25Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex60

Women14

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,307

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#27,095

PerfumerAne Ayo

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTonka 25Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 …

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A Drop d'Issey opens with a splash of sweet almond milk paired with crushed Damask rose petals. The fragrance quickly settles into a heart of wet lilac, jasmine, and orange blossom. Solar notes warm the florals on skin, while a pinch of star anise adds subtle spice beneath the surface. As the hours pass, the scent dr…

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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, Tonka 25 or A Drop d'Issey?

Tonka 25 takes 4 of 7 categories. Tonka 25 is rated 3.77/5 from 1,324 votes; A Drop d'Issey is rated 4.03/5 from 3,459 votes. Choose Tonka 25 for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose A Drop d'Issey for a floral and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Tonka 25 or A Drop d'Issey?

Tonka 25 lasts longest (Tonka 25 65/100, A Drop d'Issey 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tonka 25 or A Drop d'Issey?

Tonka 25 projects furthest (Tonka 25 56/100, A Drop d'Issey 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tonka 25 and A Drop d'Issey smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and sweet accords. Common notes include Musk, Atlas Cedar, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.

Is Tonka 25 or A Drop d'Issey better for summer or winter?

For summer, A Drop d'Issey is the stronger pick. For winter, Tonka 25 is the stronger pick. Tonka 25 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tonka 25 and A Drop d'Issey?

Tonka 25 features Musk, Atlas Cedar, Tonka Bean, Orange Blossom and Styrax. A Drop d'Issey has top notes of Almond Milk and Damask Rose, heart notes of Lilac, Solar Notes, Jasmine and Star Anise, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Ambroxan and Atlas Cedar.