Tonkatonic vs Stride to the Sun
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tonkatonic takes 3 of 5 categories.
TonkatonicChoose it for a almond and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Stride to the SunChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tonkatonic3/5
Stride to the Sun2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Stride to the Sun
- Sillage & projection
- Tonkatonic
- Value for money
- Stride to the Sun
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tonkatonic
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tonkatonic
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
TonkatonicMorphStride to the SunCastanez ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 255 votes
Have 29%Had 10%Want 62%
4.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 39%Had 0%Want 61%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
33%Like
16%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate
255 votes
86%Love
14%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityStride to the Sun
SillageTonkatonic
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerStride to the SunBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothalmond100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
amber77%
fruity69%
woody61%
woody100%
white floral92%
citrus84%
green77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both white floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
AlmondCoconut WaterFig
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineOrange BlossomBenzoin
Base6-10+ hrs
Tonka BeanSandalwoodAmbrette
Top20-30 mins
FigItalian LemonPink PepperMint
Heart2-4 hrs
GardeniaNeroliGingerFig Tree
Base6-8+ hrs
AmbergrisPrecious WoodsMuskBenzoinAlmond
Category winnerTonkatonicLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer62
Fall0
Winter100
Day96
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night44
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,857
PerfumerMathieu Nardin
Launched—
Reviews27
Overall rank#39,536
PerfumerJosé Nuñez
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerTonkatonicHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMorph Tonkatonic opens with a refreshing splash of coconut water poured over crushed sweet almonds and ripe green fig. As the initial freshness softens, creamy orange blossom and jasmine petals merge into golden benzoin resin, creating the comforting sensation of a warm cashmere sweater. The deep dry down highlights r…
Reviews →Stride to the Sun by Castanez Parfums is a luminous green woody fragrance that highlights the entire fig tree from sun-warmed fruit to leafy bark. The opening pops with crisp Italian lemon, crushed mint leaves, and a sparkle of pink pepper that keeps the initial bite brisk and lively. As the scent settles, lush garden…
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, Tonkatonic or Stride to the Sun?
Tonkatonic takes 3 of 5 categories. Tonkatonic is rated 3.94/5 from 255 votes; Stride to the Sun is rated 4.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Tonkatonic for a almond and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Stride to the Sun for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Tonkatonic or Stride to the Sun?
They last about the same: Stride to the Sun 80/100, Tonkatonic 78/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Tonkatonic or Stride to the Sun?
Projection is very close: Tonkatonic 67/100, Stride to the Sun 65/100 for sillage.
Do Tonkatonic and Stride to the Sun smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Almond, Fig and Benzoin.
Is Tonkatonic or Stride to the Sun better for summer or winter?
Tonkatonic suits day or night wear; Stride to the Sun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Tonkatonic and Stride to the Sun?
Tonkatonic has top notes of Almond, Coconut Water and Fig, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Benzoin, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Ambrette. Stride to the Sun has top notes of Fig, Italian Lemon, Pink Pepper and Mint, heart notes of Gardenia, Neroli, Ginger and Fig Tree, a base of Ambergris, Precious Woods, Musk and Benzoin.
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