Fragrance comparison

Tonstrina 17 vs Le Fils du Pharmacien

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Tonstrina 17

Pisterzi

3.888 votes

Rank #56,040 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Le Fils du Pharmacien

Atelier Mignon

4.002 votes

Rank #58,359 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Tonstrina 17
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Le Fils du Pharmacien
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Tonstrina 172/4

Le Fils du Pharmacien2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Fils du Pharmacien
Sillage & projection: Le Fils du Pharmacien
Value for money: Tonstrina 17
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tonstrina 17

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tonstrina 17Pisterzi

Le Fils du PharmacienAtelier Mignon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 47%Had 0%Want 53%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLe Fils du Pharmacien

SillageLe Fils du Pharmacien

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerTonstrina 17Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

herbal86%

fresh spicy72%

soft spicy58%

lavender44%

woody30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

green53%

citrus42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SageCorianderLavenderSandalwoodBasilThymeMandarin OrangeCarawayChamomile

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

PeppermintLavenderGeraniumRosemaryCloveEucalyptusThymeBitter OrangeSweet OrangeFrankincenseAtlas CedarTexas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender and Thyme. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,040

PerfumerJoelle Lerioux Patris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTonstrina 17Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tonstrina 17 by Pisterzi offers a clean slice of Italian grooming history. Joelle Lerioux Patris styles this aromatic fougere with bracing notes of thyme, caraway, and chamomile. It targets modern men who seek a quiet, herbal freshness that moves away from standard blue colognes. The scent sits close to the skin, maki…

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Le Fils du Pharmacien by Atelier Mignon opens with a brisk flash of peppermint, eucalyptus, and bitter orange that feels instantly clearing. As the top notes settle, rosemary, thyme, and lavender build an authentic herbal heart grounded in traditional apothecary traditions. The dry down introduces Atlas cedar, Texas c…

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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, Tonstrina 17 or Le Fils du Pharmacien?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Tonstrina 17 is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes; Le Fils du Pharmacien is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Tonstrina 17 for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Le Fils du Pharmacien for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tonstrina 17 or Le Fils du Pharmacien?

Le Fils du Pharmacien lasts longest (Le Fils du Pharmacien 80/100, Tonstrina 17 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tonstrina 17 or Le Fils du Pharmacien?

Le Fils du Pharmacien projects furthest (Le Fils du Pharmacien 75/100, Tonstrina 17 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tonstrina 17 and Le Fils du Pharmacien smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender and Thyme.

Is Tonstrina 17 or Le Fils du Pharmacien better for summer or winter?

Tonstrina 17 suits daytime wear; Le Fils du Pharmacien suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tonstrina 17 and Le Fils du Pharmacien?

Tonstrina 17 features Sage, Coriander, Lavender, Sandalwood and Basil. Le Fils du Pharmacien features Peppermint, Lavender, Geranium, Rosemary and Clove.