Fragrance comparison

Eidesis vs Targa

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 753 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eidesis

Aesop

4.01662 votes

Rank #3,138 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Targa

Blackbird

3.9391 votes

Rank #9,887 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eidesis takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eidesis
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.
Targa
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Eidesis4/7

Targa3/7

Ratings & consensus: Eidesis
Community sentiment: Eidesis
Longevity: Targa
Sillage & projection: Targa
Value for money: Targa
Versatility: Eidesis
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eidesis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EidesisAesop

TargaBlackbird

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 662 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

Category winnerEidesisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

560 votes

41%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

91 votes

Category winnerEidesisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTarga

SillageTarga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value49

Category winnerTargaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy86%

warm spicy72%

powdery58%

aromatic44%

amber30%

woody100%

amber90%

balsamic80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperOlibanumPetitgrain

Heart

CedarCumin

Base

SandalwoodVetiver

Top

Green Bell PepperOpoponaxOlibanumCarawayBergamotGeraniumCitruses

Heart

ResinsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaChoya LobanBlack PepperNutmeg

Base

IncenseGuaiac WoodOakAgarwood (Oud)Teak WoodCedarSandalwoodMyrrh

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Olibanum, Cedar and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring17

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEidesisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex72

Women5

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews113

Overall rank#9,887

PerfumerAaron Way

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerEidesisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eidesis opens with a vivid hit of black pepper and frankincense, then settles into dry cedar, soft sandalwood and a warm cumin thread that gives it a slightly human, lived-in edge. It feels woody, spicy and quietly meditative rather than loud. This suits someone who likes polished woods with personality. Sample first …

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Blackbird Targa opens with an intense blast of choya loban, green bell pepper, and burning cedar that smells like fresh asphalt beside a winter campfire. Omani frankincense and opoponax add a dry resinous backbone, while caraway and black pepper spark a sharp, prickling heat across the opening. As the acrid top settle…

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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, Eidesis or Targa?

Eidesis takes 4 of 7 categories. Eidesis is rated 4.01/5 from 662 votes; Targa is rated 3.93/5 from 91 votes. Choose Eidesis for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Targa for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Eidesis or Targa?

Targa lasts longest (Targa 72/100, Eidesis 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eidesis or Targa?

Targa projects furthest (Targa 60/100, Eidesis 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eidesis and Targa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Olibanum, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Eidesis or Targa better for summer or winter?

For summer, Targa is the stronger pick. For winter, Eidesis is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eidesis and Targa?

Eidesis has top notes of Black Pepper, Olibanum and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cedar and Cumin, a base of Sandalwood and Vetiver. Targa has top notes of Green Bell Pepper, Opoponax, Olibanum and Caraway, heart notes of Resins, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Choya Loban and Black Pepper, a base of Incense, Guaiac Wood, Oak and Agarwood (Oud).