Tonka 25 vs Ideal One
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tonka 25 takes 4 of 7 categories.
Tonka 25Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ideal OneChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Tonka 254/7
Ideal One3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Tonka 25
- Community sentiment
- Tonka 25
- Longevity
- Ideal One
- Sillage & projection
- Ideal One
- Value for money
- Ideal One
- 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 LaboIdeal OneMaison Martin MargielaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.77/ 5 · 1,324 votes
Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%
2.95/ 5 · 212 votes
Have 12%Had 4%Want 85%
Category winnerTonka 25Rating 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
32%Love
21%Like
17%Ok
18%Dislike
11%Hate
146 votes
Category winnerTonka 25Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIdeal One
SillageIdeal One
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIdeal OneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
musky92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
woody100%
citrus92%
musky84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
amber61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, musky 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
elemiOrangeCalabrian bergamot
Heart
LavenderOrange Blossom
Base
Guaiac WoodMuskStyraxVanillaOudCypriol
InformationalShared notesMusk, Orange Blossom, Styrax and Vanilla. 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
Spring40
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#12,495
PerfumerChristophe Raynaud
Launched—
Reviews70
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 →Ideal One by Maison Martin Margiela introduces a complex, woody, and aromatic experience. Featuring elemi and Calabrian bergamot, the fragrance settles into a base of Guaiac wood, oud, and vanilla. It offers an artistic interpretation of skin and warmth, suitable for cooler weather and evening wear when you want a dis…
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 Ideal One?
Tonka 25 takes 4 of 7 categories. Tonka 25 is rated 3.77/5 from 1,324 votes; Ideal One is rated 2.95/5 from 212 votes. Choose Tonka 25 for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ideal One for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Tonka 25 or Ideal One?
Ideal One lasts longest (Ideal One 75/100, Tonka 25 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Tonka 25 or Ideal One?
Ideal One projects furthest (Ideal One 64/100, Tonka 25 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Tonka 25 and Ideal One smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and amber accords. Common notes include Musk, Orange Blossom, Styrax and Vanilla.
Is Tonka 25 or Ideal One better for summer or winter?
For summer, Tonka 25 is the stronger pick. For winter, Ideal One is the stronger pick. Tonka 25 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Tonka 25 and Ideal One?
Tonka 25 features Musk, Atlas Cedar, Tonka Bean, Orange Blossom and Styrax. Ideal One has top notes of elemi, Orange and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Orange Blossom, a base of Guaiac Wood, Musk, Styrax and Vanilla.
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