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Tonka 25 vs Chypré Extraordinaire

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

Updated 1,904 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Tonka 25

    Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Chypré Extraordinaire

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Tonka 251/7
Chypré Extraordinaire6/7
Ratings & consensus
Chypré Extraordinaire
Community sentiment
Chypré Extraordinaire
Longevity
Chypré Extraordinaire
Sillage & projection
Chypré Extraordinaire
Value for money
Chypré Extraordinaire
Versatility
Tonka 25
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Chypré Extraordinaire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Tonka 25Le Labo
Chypré ExtraordinaireRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.77/ 5 · 1,324 votes
Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%
4.27/ 5 · 580 votes
Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%
Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireRating 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

61%Love
20%Like
6%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate

299 votes

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage74
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityChypré Extraordinaire

SillageChypré Extraordinaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value29
¤ Price value32
Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
musky92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
white floral77%
fruity69%
animalic61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery

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
AldehydesBergamot
Heart
PeachYlang-YlangTuberoseJasminePlumGeraniumVioletCassia
Base
OakmossCivetLeatherOrrisCuminCedarAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesMusk and Atlas Cedar. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter94
Day–
Night–
Category winnerTonka 25Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men26
Unisex60
Women14
Men15
Unisex66
Women19
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,307

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#566

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews144

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireHigher 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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Chypré Extraordinaire opens with a bright aldehydic citrus lift, then quickly turns plush and textured, with peach, plum, white florals and a mossy, musky base. It feels polished and old-world in structure, but richer and more floral than many classic chypres. This suits shoppers who enjoy complex, dressy fragrances w…

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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 Chypré Extraordinaire?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 6 of 7 categories. Tonka 25 is rated 3.77/5 from 1,324 votes; Chypré Extraordinaire is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes. Choose Tonka 25 for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Chypré Extraordinaire for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Tonka 25 or Chypré Extraordinaire?

Chypré Extraordinaire lasts longest (Chypré Extraordinaire 85/100, Tonka 25 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tonka 25 or Chypré Extraordinaire?

Chypré Extraordinaire projects furthest (Chypré Extraordinaire 74/100, Tonka 25 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tonka 25 and Chypré Extraordinaire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Musk and Atlas Cedar.

Is Tonka 25 or Chypré Extraordinaire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tonka 25 is the stronger pick. For winter, Chypré Extraordinaire is the stronger pick. Tonka 25 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tonka 25 and Chypré Extraordinaire?

Tonka 25 features Musk, Atlas Cedar, Tonka Bean, Orange Blossom and Styrax. Chypré Extraordinaire has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Leather and Orris.

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