Fragrance comparison

Tonka Sublime vs Fragrance №17

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

2 wins

Tonka Sublime

Houbigant

4.2532 votes

Rank #38,827 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Fragrance №17

Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance

4.008 votes

Rank #42,044 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tonka Sublime takes 2 of 3 categories.

Tonka Sublime
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Fragrance №17
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Tonka Sublime2/3

Fragrance №171/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fragrance №17
Sillage & projection: Tonka Sublime
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tonka Sublime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tonka SublimeHoubigant

Fragrance №17Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 23%Had 23%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

25%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFragrance №17

SillageTonka Sublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

woody100%

white floral92%

almond84%

powdery77%

nutty69%

floral61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AlmondStar AniseMirabelle PlumNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanDavanaJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmber

Top

AlmondNeroliGardenia

Heart

Red RoseJasmineMusk

Base

AmberPatchouliVetiverCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Neroli, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Tonka Sublime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer6

Fall94

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex68

Women21

Date 34%Work 27%Casual 24%Party 15%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,827

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,044

PerfumerBenoit Vittet, Gerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerTonka SublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Tonka Sublime approaches gourmand territory with classical French discipline. The opening is tart and boozy, driven by ripe mirabelle plum and sharp star anise before raw almond smooths out the edges. It settles fast. Within twenty minutes, the star anise recedes to let coumarin-rich tonka bean and herbal da…

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Fragrance №17 by Nikkos-Oskol is a powdery floral blend that relies on a distinct almond and gardenia opening. It settles into a musk and sandalwood base that feels classic and grounded. Suitable for both men and women, this fragrance works best for daytime wear in temperate spring weather when you want a steady, reli…

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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 Sublime or Fragrance №17?

Tonka Sublime takes 2 of 3 categories. Tonka Sublime is rated 4.25/5 from 32 votes; Fragrance №17 is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Tonka Sublime for a amber and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Fragrance №17 for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Tonka Sublime or Fragrance №17?

They last about the same: Fragrance №17 70/100, Tonka Sublime 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Tonka Sublime or Fragrance №17?

Tonka Sublime projects furthest (Tonka Sublime 60/100, Fragrance №17 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tonka Sublime and Fragrance №17 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Almond, Neroli, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Tonka Sublime or Fragrance №17 better for summer or winter?

Tonka Sublime suits evening wear; Fragrance №17 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tonka Sublime and Fragrance №17?

Tonka Sublime has top notes of Almond, Star Anise, Mirabelle Plum and Neroli, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Davana and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Amber. Fragrance №17 has top notes of Almond, Neroli and Gardenia, heart notes of Red Rose, Jasmine and Musk, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Vetiver and Cedar.