Fragrance comparison

Tonka Sublime vs Leningradskaya Siren

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Tonka Sublime

Houbigant

4.2532 votes

Rank #38,827 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Leningradskaya Siren

Art Deco Perfumes

3.8116 votes

Rank #41,458 AlmondFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Tonka Sublime
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Leningradskaya Siren
Choose it for a almond and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Tonka Sublime2/4

Leningradskaya Siren2/4

Ratings & consensus: Tonka Sublime
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Leningradskaya Siren
Sillage & projection: Leningradskaya Siren
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

Leningradskaya SirenArt Deco Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

3.81/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 15%Had 11%Want 74%

Category winnerTonka SublimeRating 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

31%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityLeningradskaya Siren

SillageLeningradskaya Siren

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%

almond100%

floral92%

sweet84%

nutty77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

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

AlmondNeroliLavender

Heart

LilacJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodMuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Neroli, Tonka Bean and Jasmine. 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

Summer50

Fall67

Winter67

Day80

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#41,458

PerfumerElina Arsenieva

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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Leningradskaya Siren centres on lilac, but it is not a sheer spring soliflore. It opens with almond, neroli and lavender, then settles into a creamy floral heart where lilac, jasmine and ylang-ylang feel sweet, powdery and slightly vintage in mood. The base adds tonka, sandalwood, musk and benzoin, giving it a soft am…

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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 Leningradskaya Siren?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Tonka Sublime is rated 4.25/5 from 32 votes; Leningradskaya Siren is rated 3.81/5 from 16 votes. Choose Tonka Sublime for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Leningradskaya Siren for a almond and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tonka Sublime or Leningradskaya Siren?

Leningradskaya Siren lasts longest (Leningradskaya Siren 88/100, Tonka Sublime 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tonka Sublime or Leningradskaya Siren?

Leningradskaya Siren projects furthest (Leningradskaya Siren 77/100, Tonka Sublime 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tonka Sublime and Leningradskaya Siren smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Almond, Neroli, Tonka Bean and Jasmine.

Is Tonka Sublime or Leningradskaya Siren better for summer or winter?

Tonka Sublime suits evening wear; Leningradskaya Siren suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tonka Sublime and Leningradskaya Siren?

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. Leningradskaya Siren has top notes of Almond, Neroli and Lavender, heart notes of Lilac, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Musk and Benzoin.