Fragrance comparison

Tonka Cola vs Signature IV

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 5,056 ratings analysed

2 wins

Tonka Cola

Mancera

4.065,053 votes

Rank #1,722 Warm SpicyCoca-cola

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #48,734 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tonka Cola takes 2 of 2 categories.

Tonka Cola
Choose it for a warm spicy and coca-cola character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Tonka Cola2/2

Signature IV0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tonka ColaMancera

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 5,053 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

5,053 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value0

Category winnerTonka ColaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

coca-cola92%

vanilla84%

cinnamon77%

amber69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CinnamonCherrySicilian LemonNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

Coca-ColaIndonesian Patchouli LeafOrange Blossom

Base6-10 hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaBenzoinLabdanum

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Nutmeg, Benzoin and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Tonka Cola, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex59

Women12

Casual 32%Date 28%Party 26%Work 14%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,722

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#48,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTonka ColaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Tonka Cola smells like opening an ice cold glass bottle of spiced cherry cola on a crisp autumn afternoon. The opening fizzes aggressively with bright Sicilian lemon, pungent cinnamon stick, and sweet dark cherry syrup. Give it ten minutes. Once the sharp citrus settles, the heart reveals an effervescent cola …

Reviews →

Signature IV is a dense aromatic woody scent built around bright citrus, pepper, herbs, and a warm ambered base. It opens brisk and spicy, then settles into lavender, juniper, soft florals, moss, leather, and vanilla-tonka warmth. This looks best for someone who likes classic masculine structure with a fuller, slightl…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Tonka Cola or Signature IV?

Tonka Cola takes 2 of 2 categories. Tonka Cola is rated 4.06/5 from 5,053 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Tonka Cola for a warm spicy and coca-cola character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Tonka Cola and Signature IV smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Benzoin and Labdanum.

Is Tonka Cola or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

Tonka Cola suits evening wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tonka Cola and Signature IV?

Tonka Cola has top notes of Cinnamon, Cherry, Sicilian Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Coca-Cola, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Benzoin and Labdanum. Signature IV has top notes of Bergamot, Cassis, Grapefruit and Apple, heart notes of Cardamon, Geranium, Jasmine and Juniper, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Cedar and Cinnamon.