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Cactus Shot vs Tiwa

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

Updated 55 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cactus Shot takes 4 of 6 categories.

  • Cactus Shot

    Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Tiwa

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cactus Shot4/6
Tiwa2/6
Ratings & consensus
Tiwa
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Cactus Shot
Sillage & projection
Cactus Shot
Value for money
Cactus Shot
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Cactus Shot
Fragranxe ranking
Tiwa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Cactus ShotEverlast
TiwaPrissana
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.50/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 32%Had 29%Want 39%
3.70/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 22%Had 10%Want 68%
Category winnerTiwaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
25%Love
33%Like
8%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

19%Love
49%Like
19%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate63
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityCactus Shot

SillageCactus Shot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value38
Category winnerCactus ShotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
green92%
white floral84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy88%
aromatic77%
green65%
woody53%
fruity42%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
LimeKaffir LimeGingerTangerinePetitgrainIsraeli BasilGuavaOrange BlossomCelery SeedsAustralian SandalwoodYlang-YlangIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerCactus ShotLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter0
Day100
Night40
Spring87
Summer100
Fall40
Winter7
Day100
Night20
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men22
Unisex78
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#42,702

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerTiwaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Everlast Cactus Shot kicks off with a sharp splash of tart bergamot and juicy tangerine. Alcohol evaporates quickly. You immediately get a distinct snap of green fig leaf and bitter petitgrain. It feels raw, brisk, and leafy. Soon after, floral neroli and sweet orange blossom soften the initial bite. Angelica adds an …

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Tiwa by Prissana captures the atmosphere of daytime in the Thai countryside through an aromatic burst of crushed herbs and sunlit orchard fruit. Created by perfumer Prin Lomros and released in 2019, this unisex fragrance opens with sharp lime, kaffir lime, sweet tangerine, and bitter petitgrain. Soon, pungent Israeli …

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cactus Shot or Tiwa?

Cactus Shot takes 4 of 6 categories. Cactus Shot is rated 3.50/5 from 12 votes; Tiwa is rated 3.70/5 from 43 votes. Choose Cactus Shot for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tiwa for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cactus Shot or Tiwa?

They last about the same: Cactus Shot 63/100, Tiwa 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cactus Shot or Tiwa?

Cactus Shot projects furthest (Cactus Shot 58/100, Tiwa 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cactus Shot and Tiwa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Tangerine and Petitgrain.

Is Cactus Shot or Tiwa better for summer or winter?

Cactus Shot suits daytime wear; Tiwa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cactus Shot and Tiwa?

Cactus Shot features Orange Blossom, Fig Leaf, Bergamot, Vetiver and Neroli. Tiwa features Lime, Kaffir Lime, Ginger, Tangerine and Petitgrain.

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