Fragrance comparison

Tonka 25 vs Tubereuse Criminelle

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 3,290 ratings analysed

Tonka 25

Le Labo

3.771,324 votes

Rank #3,307 WoodyMusky

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22%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Tubereuse Criminelle

Serge Lutens

3.921,966 votes

Rank #712 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tubereuse Criminelle 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.
Tubereuse Criminelle
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Tonka 251/7

Tubereuse Criminelle6/7

Ratings & consensus: Tubereuse Criminelle
Community sentiment: Tubereuse Criminelle
Longevity: Tubereuse Criminelle
Sillage & projection: Tubereuse Criminelle
Value for money: Tubereuse Criminelle
Versatility: Tonka 25
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tubereuse Criminelle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tonka 25Le Labo

Tubereuse CriminelleSerge Lutens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 1,324 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

3.92/ 5 · 1,966 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerTubereuse CriminelleRating 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

51%Love

28%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

1,710 votes

Category winnerTubereuse CriminelleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTubereuse Criminelle

SillageTubereuse Criminelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value47

Category winnerTubereuse CriminelleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

tuberose90%

fresh spicy80%

warm spicy70%

amber60%

floral50%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both amber

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

Notes

TuberoseStyraxJasmineCloveNutmegHyacinthOrange BlossomMuskVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

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 season

Spring53

Summer26

Fall100

Winter87

Day100

Night97

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTonka 25Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex60

Women14

Men6

Unisex51

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,307

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#712

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews275

Category winnerTubereuse CriminelleHigher 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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Tubereuse Criminelle by Serge Lutens is a daring, high-contrast exploration of tuberose. The opening offers a startling, mentholated, and medicinal camphor blast that quickly pivots into a lush, buttery white floral heart. It is a striking choice for those who appreciate artistic, challenging compositions and want a f…

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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 Tubereuse Criminelle?

Tubereuse Criminelle takes 6 of 7 categories. Tonka 25 is rated 3.77/5 from 1,324 votes; Tubereuse Criminelle is rated 3.92/5 from 1,966 votes. Choose Tonka 25 for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Tubereuse Criminelle for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Tonka 25 or Tubereuse Criminelle?

Tubereuse Criminelle lasts longest (Tubereuse Criminelle 76/100, Tonka 25 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tonka 25 or Tubereuse Criminelle?

Tubereuse Criminelle projects furthest (Tubereuse Criminelle 71/100, Tonka 25 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tonka 25 and Tubereuse Criminelle smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Musk, Orange Blossom, Styrax and Vanilla.

Is Tonka 25 or Tubereuse Criminelle better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Tonka 25 and Tubereuse Criminelle?

Tonka 25 features Musk, Atlas Cedar, Tonka Bean, Orange Blossom and Styrax. Tubereuse Criminelle features Tuberose, Styrax, Jasmine, Clove and Nutmeg.