Fragrance comparison

Tonka Sublime vs Rose Amber

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 191 ratings analysed

5 wins

Tonka Sublime

Houbigant

4.2532 votes

Rank #38,827 AmberSweet

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Amber

The 7 Virtues

3.38159 votes

Rank #13,366 RoseWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tonka Sublime takes 5 of 7 categories.

Tonka Sublime
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rose Amber
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Tonka Sublime5/7

Rose Amber2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tonka SublimeHoubigant

Rose AmberThe 7 Virtues

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

3.38/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 42%Had 14%Want 43%

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

25%Love

31%Like

19%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

153 votes

Category winnerTonka SublimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityTonka Sublime

SillageTonka Sublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value57

Category winnerRose AmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

rose100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, 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

Pink PepperNeroliDavanaCassisBergamot

Heart

RoseCinnamonLavenderOrrisJasmine

Base

AmberVanillaPatchouliSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Davana, 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter57

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTonka SublimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex68

Women21

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

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,827

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,366

PerfumerAngela Stavrevska

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerRose AmberHigher 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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Rose Amber is a soft, woody rose with a lightly spicy opening and a warm amber base. It usually reads more classic than playful, with powdery rose, gentle herbs, and dry woods giving it a slightly vintage, cosmetic feel. On skin, the rose can feel fresh at first, then settle into amber, patchouli, vetiver, and sandalw…

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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 Rose Amber?

Tonka Sublime takes 5 of 7 categories. Tonka Sublime is rated 4.25/5 from 32 votes; Rose Amber is rated 3.38/5 from 159 votes. Choose Tonka Sublime for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rose Amber for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Tonka Sublime or Rose Amber?

Tonka Sublime lasts longest (Tonka Sublime 68/100, Rose Amber 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tonka Sublime or Rose Amber?

Tonka Sublime projects furthest (Tonka Sublime 60/100, Rose Amber 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tonka Sublime and Rose Amber smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Neroli, Davana, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Tonka Sublime or Rose Amber better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tonka Sublime is the stronger pick. For winter, Tonka Sublime is the stronger pick. Tonka Sublime suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tonka Sublime and Rose Amber?

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. Rose Amber has top notes of Pink Pepper, Neroli, Davana and Cassis, heart notes of Rose, Cinnamon, Lavender and Orris, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Sandalwood.