Fragrance comparison

Tonkalmond vs Bal Dorient

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 65 ratings analysed

5 wins

Tonkalmond

Amberfig

4.1127 votes

Rank #37,709 AlmondVanilla

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55%scent match

Closely related

Bal Dorient

Atelier Rebul

4.0338 votes

Rank #33,874 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tonkalmond takes 5 of 7 categories.

Tonkalmond
Choose it for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bal Dorient
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Tonkalmond5/7

Bal Dorient2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TonkalmondAmberfig

Bal DorientAtelier Rebul

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 24%Had 5%Want 71%

4.03/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 46%Had 6%Want 48%

Category winnerTonkalmondRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

37%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

37%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerTonkalmondMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTonkalmond

SillageTonkalmond

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value56

Category winnerBal DorientBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

almond100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both warm spicy, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AlmondCinnamon

Heart

IrisTonka BeanJasmine SambacHoney

Base

VanillaBenzoinTolu Balsam

Top

CinnamonPink PepperClovesAnise

Heart

RoseSandalGuaiac WoodAgarwoodCedarAtlas Cedar

Base

HoneyBenzoinVanillaIrisAmberCotton CandyMusk

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Iris, Honey and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer21

Fall93

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Spring19

Summer5

Fall100

Winter90

Day82

Night100

Category winnerTonkalmondMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex46

Women31

Men3

Unisex23

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,709

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,874

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBal DorientHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tonkalmond by Amberfig is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Tonkalmond was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Almond and Cinnamon; middle notes are Iris, Tonka Bean, Jasmine Sambac and Honey; base notes are Vanilla, Benzoin and Tolu Balsam.

Reviews →

Bal Dorient by Atelier Rebul kicks off with a sharp burst of cinnamon and cloves, softened by anise and pink pepper. As the sharp spices quiet down, the heart opens up with dense cedar, guaiac wood, and dark agarwood alongside a subtle rose thread. The dry-down relies on thick honey, resinous benzoin, and sweet vanill…

Reviews →

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, Tonkalmond or Bal Dorient?

Tonkalmond takes 5 of 7 categories. Tonkalmond is rated 4.11/5 from 27 votes; Bal Dorient is rated 4.03/5 from 38 votes. Choose Tonkalmond for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bal Dorient for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tonkalmond or Bal Dorient?

Tonkalmond lasts longest (Tonkalmond 80/100, Bal Dorient 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tonkalmond or Bal Dorient?

Tonkalmond projects furthest (Tonkalmond 64/100, Bal Dorient 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tonkalmond and Bal Dorient smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Iris, Honey and Vanilla.

Is Tonkalmond or Bal Dorient better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tonkalmond is the stronger pick. For winter, Tonkalmond is the stronger pick. Tonkalmond suits evening wear; Bal Dorient suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tonkalmond and Bal Dorient?

Tonkalmond has top notes of Almond and Cinnamon, heart notes of Iris, Tonka Bean, Jasmine Sambac and Honey, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin and Tolu Balsam. Bal Dorient has top notes of Cinnamon, Pink Pepper, Cloves and Anise, heart notes of Rose, Sandal, Guaiac Wood and Agarwood, a base of Honey, Benzoin, Vanilla and Iris.