Fragrance comparison

Fondré Noir vs Tangalunga

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Fondré Noir

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #44,490 SweetFloral

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40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Tangalunga

Odoratika

4.1021 votes

Rank #39,491 SweetPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tangalunga takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fondré Noir
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tangalunga
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Fondré Noir1/4

Tangalunga3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fondré NoirThe Dua Brand

TangalungaOdoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 47%Had 7%Want 47%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTangalunga

SillageTangalunga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFondré NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

amber69%

white floral61%

sweet100%

powdery92%

animalic84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both sweet, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Sicilian BergamotDyer’s GreenweedMarron glaceSandalwoodChampacaVanillaJasmineVioletOrchidCognacAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia

Base

CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Champaca, Vanilla and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Fondré Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#39,491

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerTangalungaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fondré Noir by The Dua Brand is a dense woody chypre fragrance built around a boozy, floral core. It opens with an intoxicating splash of French cognac and sparkling Sicilian bergamot, backed by the subtle green bite of Dyer's greenweed. The fragrance quickly turns deeply floral as champaca takes center stage, support…

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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, Fondré Noir or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga takes 3 of 4 categories. Fondré Noir is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Fondré Noir for a sweet and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tangalunga for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fondré Noir or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, Fondré Noir 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fondré Noir or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga projects furthest (Tangalunga 70/100, Fondré Noir 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fondré Noir and Tangalunga smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Champaca, Vanilla and Jasmine.

Is Fondré Noir or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?

Fondré Noir suits daytime wear; Tangalunga suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fondré Noir and Tangalunga?

Fondré Noir features Sicilian Bergamot, Dyer’s Greenweed, Marron glace, Sandalwood and Champaca. 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.