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Aoud Blue Notes vs Tangalunga

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

Updated 1,078 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aoud Blue Notes takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Aoud Blue Notes

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Tangalunga

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

Aoud Blue Notes3/5
Tangalunga2/5
Ratings & consensus
Aoud Blue Notes
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tangalunga
Sillage & projection
Tangalunga
Value for money
Aoud Blue Notes
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aoud Blue Notes

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Aoud Blue NotesMancera
TangalungaOdoratika
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.02/ 5 · 1,057 votes
Have 43%Had 16%Want 41%
4.10/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%
Category winnerAoud Blue NotesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
36%Like
10%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate

1,057 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
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity96
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityTangalunga

SillageTangalunga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value50
Category winnerAoud Blue NotesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
leather61%
sweet100%
powdery92%
animalic84%
fruity77%
musky69%
woody61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both powdery, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 60 minutes
Fruity NotesLemonGreen NotesBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
VioletOrris RootRoseYlang-YlangPatchouli
Base5 to 8 hours
Guaiac WoodLeatherAmberSandalwoodMadagascar Vanilla
Top
Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon
Heart
ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia
Base
CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot
InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Leather. Durations are only published for Aoud Blue Notes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer88
Fall77
Winter33
Day100
Night59
Spring33
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men56
Unisex37
Women7
Men0
Unisex67
Women33
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,290

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews118

Overall rank#41,636

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAoud Blue NotesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud Blue Notes by Mancera delivers a bright, unexpected take on woods and florals. The opening delivers a splash of lemon, bergamot, and sweet fruity notes, softened by crisp green notes. As the citrus brightness settles, powdery violet and orris root take center stage alongside delicate rose and ylang-ylang. The bas…

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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, Aoud Blue Notes or Tangalunga?

Aoud Blue Notes takes 3 of 5 categories. Aoud Blue Notes is rated 4.02/5 from 1,057 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Aoud Blue Notes for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tangalunga for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aoud Blue Notes or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, Aoud Blue Notes 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aoud Blue Notes or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga projects furthest (Tangalunga 70/100, Aoud Blue Notes 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud Blue Notes and Tangalunga smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Leather.

Is Aoud Blue Notes or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?

Aoud Blue Notes suits daytime wear; Tangalunga suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud Blue Notes and Tangalunga?

Aoud Blue Notes has top notes of Fruity Notes, Lemon, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Guaiac Wood, Leather, Amber and Sandalwood. 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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