Fragrance comparison

Grenouille vs Targa

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 104 ratings analysed

Grenouille

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

3.9213 votes

Rank #51,751 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Targa

Blackbird

3.9391 votes

Rank #9,112 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Targa takes 4 of 4 categories.

Grenouille
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Targa
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Grenouille0/4

Targa4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GrenouilleParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

TargaBlackbird

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 28%Want 44%

3.93/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

Category winnerTargaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

85%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

41%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

91 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTarga

SillageTarga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value49

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

fresh44%

earthy30%

woody100%

amber90%

balsamic80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Sichuan PepperPepper

Base5-7 hrs

VetiverOak

Top

Green Bell PepperOpoponaxOlibanumCarawayBergamotGeraniumCitruses

Heart

ResinsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaChoya LobanBlack PepperNutmeg

Base

IncenseGuaiac WoodOakAgarwood (Oud)Teak WoodCedarSandalwoodMyrrh

InformationalShared notesCitruses and Oak. Durations are only published for Grenouille, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night39

Spring17

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,751

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,112

PerfumerAaron Way

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerTargaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grenouille opens with an electric bite of tart yellow lemon and crushed citrus rind. It cuts clean through stale morning air. The initial alcohol flash vanishes within ninety seconds, leaving behind a dry, crackling burst of black pepper and numbing Sichuan peppercorn. Do not expect sugary lemonade here. This is raw, …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Grenouille or Targa?

Targa takes 4 of 4 categories. Grenouille is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Targa is rated 3.93/5 from 91 votes. Choose Grenouille for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Targa for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Grenouille or Targa?

Targa lasts longest (Targa 72/100, Grenouille 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grenouille or Targa?

Targa projects furthest (Targa 60/100, Grenouille 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grenouille and Targa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses and Oak.

Is Grenouille or Targa better for summer or winter?

Grenouille suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grenouille and Targa?

Grenouille has top notes of Citruses and Lemon, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper and Pepper, a base of Vetiver and Oak. 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).