Fragrance comparison

El Sireno vs Tangalunga

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 150 ratings analysed

El Sireno

House of BŌ

4.15129 votes

Rank #29,556 WoodyGreen

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13%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Tangalunga

Odoratika

4.1021 votes

Rank #36,484 SweetPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tangalunga takes 3 of 5 categories.

El Sireno
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tangalunga
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

El Sireno2/5

Tangalunga3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

El SirenoHouse of BŌ

TangalungaOdoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 37%Had 3%Want 59%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

Category winnerEl SirenoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

33%Like

20%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

129 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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTangalunga

SillageTangalunga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTangalungaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

mossy84%

lavender77%

yellow floral69%

floral61%

sweet100%

powdery92%

animalic84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Banana LeafLavenderLaminaria

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangTuberoseMagnolia

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossSandalwoodMastic or Lentisque

Top

Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia

Base

CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Tuberose and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for El Sireno, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night32

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex64

Women20

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 19%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,556

PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,484

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEl SirenoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of BŌ El Sireno reimagines marine perfumery by skipping predictable calone and salty citrus tropes entirely. It opens with an unusual clash of raw green banana leaf, aromatic French lavender, and mineral-rich laminaria kelp. The first five minutes carry a sharp, vegetal bite. Then, creamy magnolia petals and sun…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, El Sireno or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga takes 3 of 5 categories. El Sireno is rated 4.15/5 from 129 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose El Sireno for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. 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, El Sireno or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, El Sireno 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, El Sireno or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga projects furthest (Tangalunga 70/100, El Sireno 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do El Sireno and Tangalunga smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Sandalwood.

Is El Sireno or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?

El Sireno suits daytime wear; Tangalunga suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in El Sireno and Tangalunga?

El Sireno has top notes of Banana Leaf, Lavender and Laminaria, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Magnolia, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Mastic or Lentisque. 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.