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Antigua vs Tangalunga

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

Updated 287 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tangalunga takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Antigua

    Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Tangalunga

    Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Antigua2/5
Tangalunga3/5
Ratings & consensus
Antigua
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tangalunga
Sillage & projection
Tangalunga
Value for money
Tangalunga
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Antigua

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AntiguaPhaedon
TangalungaOdoratika
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 266 votes
Have 31%Had 19%Want 50%
4.10/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%
Category winnerAntiguaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
37%Love
42%Like
5%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate

266 votes

52%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity96
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityTangalunga

SillageTangalunga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value47
¤ Price value50
Category winnerTangalungaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fruity92%
green84%
woody77%
fresh69%
earthy61%
sweet100%
powdery92%
animalic84%
fruity77%
musky69%
woody61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GuavaGrapefruitLimeApricotBergamot
Heart
Fig LeafPeachRose
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskPatchouliVanilla
Top
Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon
Heart
ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia
Base
CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot
InformationalShared notesApricot, Peach, Musk 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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter23
Day–
Night–
Spring33
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex67
Women31
Men0
Unisex67
Women33
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,221

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#41,825

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAntiguaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phaedon Antigua opens with a sharp burst of bittersweet pink guava, tart grapefruit, and juicy apricot. As the initial citrus sparkle quiets down, green fig leaf and velvety peach emerge alongside a faint, crisp rose note. The base flips the tropical brightness into classic chypre territory, anchored by dark oakmoss, …

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Tangalunga by Odoratika is a complex leather fragrance that plays with vibrant fruit notes. It opens with a splash of mandarin and mango, settling into a heart of champaca and jasmine. The base grounds this bold creation in civet, sandalwood, and leather. It is a distinct, modern choice for those who want a scent that…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Antigua or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga takes 3 of 5 categories. Antigua is rated 4.00/5 from 266 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Antigua for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Tangalunga for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Antigua or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, Antigua 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antigua or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga projects furthest (Tangalunga 70/100, Antigua 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antigua and Tangalunga smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Apricot, Peach, Musk and Vanilla.

Is Antigua or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?

Tangalunga suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antigua and Tangalunga?

Antigua has top notes of Guava, Grapefruit, Lime and Apricot, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Peach and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Patchouli. Tangalunga has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sweet Orange, Palm Leaf and Mango, heart notes of Champaca, Jasmine, Tuberose and Copaiba balm, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Leather and Musk.

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