Tonka 25 vs Amber Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amber Oud takes 5 of 7 categories.
Tonka 25Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Amber OudChoose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Tonka 252/7
Amber Oud5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Amber Oud
- Community sentiment
- Amber Oud
- Longevity
- Amber Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Amber Oud
- Value for money
- Amber Oud
- 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 LaboAmber OudNicolai Parfumeur CreateurWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.77/ 5 · 1,324 votes
Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%
4.08/ 5 · 420 votes
Have 51%Had 14%Want 35%
Category winnerAmber OudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
30%Like
19%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate
1,324 votes
46%Love
31%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
420 votes
Category winnerAmber OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmber Oud
SillageAmber Oud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmber OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
musky92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
aromatic100%
herbal92%
lavender84%
woody77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
MuskAtlas CedarTonka BeanOrange BlossomStyraxVanilla
No top / heart / base split published
Top
LavenderSageArtemisiaThyme
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)Atlas CedarPatchouliSaffronSandalwoodCinnamon
Base
AmberCastoreumMuskVanillaTonka BeanStyrax
InformationalShared notesMusk, Atlas Cedar, Tonka Bean and Styrax. Durations are only published for Tonka 25, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring53
Summer26
Fall100
Winter87
Day100
Night97
Spring53
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerTonka 25Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,307
PerfumerDaphné Bugey
Launched—
Reviews204
Overall rank#3,356
PerfumerPatricia de Nicolai
Launched—
Reviews36
Category winnerTonka 25Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTonka 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 →Amber Oud by Nicolai Parfumeur Createur is a refined aromatic woody scent that balances herbal lavender and sage with a grounding oud base. It fits well for formal office settings or crisp autumn evenings, offering a sophisticated profile that leans unisex. Patricia de Nicolai successfully tames the typically intense …
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, Tonka 25 or Amber Oud?
Amber Oud takes 5 of 7 categories. Tonka 25 is rated 3.77/5 from 1,324 votes; Amber Oud is rated 4.08/5 from 420 votes. Choose Tonka 25 for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Amber Oud for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Tonka 25 or Amber Oud?
Amber Oud lasts longest (Amber Oud 77/100, Tonka 25 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Tonka 25 or Amber Oud?
Amber Oud projects furthest (Amber Oud 68/100, Tonka 25 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Tonka 25 and Amber Oud smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Musk, Atlas Cedar, Tonka Bean and Styrax.
Is Tonka 25 or Amber Oud better for summer or winter?
For summer, Tonka 25 is the stronger pick. For winter, Amber Oud is the stronger pick. Tonka 25 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Tonka 25 and Amber Oud?
Tonka 25 features Musk, Atlas Cedar, Tonka Bean, Orange Blossom and Styrax. Amber Oud has top notes of Lavender, Sage, Artemisia and Thyme, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Atlas Cedar, Patchouli and Saffron, a base of Amber, Castoreum, Musk and Vanilla.
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