Fragrance comparison

Tonka vs Maxximus IX

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 195 ratings analysed

Tonka

Abaco Paris

3.6715 votes

Rank #40,550 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Maxximus IX

In The Box

4.12180 votes

Rank #5,203 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maxximus IX takes 5 of 5 categories.

Tonka
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Maxximus IX
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Tonka0/5

Maxximus IX5/5

Ratings & consensus: Maxximus IX
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Maxximus IX
Sillage & projection: Maxximus IX
Value for money: Maxximus IX
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Maxximus IX

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TonkaAbaco Paris

Maxximus IXIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 63%

4.12/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

Category winnerMaxximus IXRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

57%Love

22%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

180 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMaxximus IX

SillageMaxximus IX

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value73

Category winnerMaxximus IXBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

cherry69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintLavender

Heart

CherryJasmineFreesia

Base

Tonka BeanBenzoinCaramelVanillaCacao

Top

MintArtemisiaLavenderTangerine

Heart

PatchouliCaramelCacaoCypressTonka BeanGeranium

Base

VetiverCedarAmberwoodSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Lavender, Tonka Bean and Caramel. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer0

Fall100

Winter78

Day40

Night100

Spring67

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex67

Women17

Men85

Unisex12

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,550

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#5,203

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMaxximus IXHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tonka by Abaco Paris is a Aromatic fragrance for men. Tonka was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Nejla Barbir. Top notes are Mint and Lavender; middle notes are Cherry, Jasmine and Freesia; base notes are Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Caramel, Vanilla and Cacao.

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Maxximus IX by In The Box is an aromatic woody fragrance that plays with temperature. It opens with a sharp, cooling hit of mint and lavender before settling into a warmer heart of cocoa, caramel, and tonka bean. Suited for both men and women, this scent performs best in cooler climates where the contrast between mint…

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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 or Maxximus IX?

Maxximus IX takes 5 of 5 categories. Tonka is rated 3.67/5 from 15 votes; Maxximus IX is rated 4.12/5 from 180 votes. Choose Tonka for a vanilla and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Maxximus IX for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Tonka or Maxximus IX?

Maxximus IX lasts longest (Maxximus IX 90/100, Tonka 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tonka or Maxximus IX?

Maxximus IX projects furthest (Maxximus IX 84/100, Tonka 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tonka and Maxximus IX smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender, Tonka Bean and Caramel.

Is Tonka or Maxximus IX better for summer or winter?

Tonka suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tonka and Maxximus IX?

Tonka has top notes of Mint and Lavender, heart notes of Cherry, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Caramel and Vanilla. Maxximus IX has top notes of Mint, Artemisia, Lavender and Tangerine, heart notes of Patchouli, Caramel, Cacao and Cypress, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Amberwood and Sandalwood.