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I.Patchouly vs Tangalunga

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

Updated 52 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I.Patchouly takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • I.Patchouly

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Tangalunga

    Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

I.Patchouly3/5
Tangalunga2/5
Ratings & consensus
I.Patchouly
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tangalunga
Sillage & projection
Tangalunga
Value for money
I.Patchouly
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
I.Patchouly

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
I.PatchoulyIO.KO 1954
TangalungaOdoratika
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.10/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%
4.10/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%
Category winnerI.PatchoulyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
42%Love
42%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate

31 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
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity96
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityTangalunga

SillageTangalunga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value50
Category winnerI.PatchoulyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber92%
patchouli84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
aromatic61%
sweet100%
powdery92%
animalic84%
fruity77%
musky69%
woody61%
Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Mandarin OrangeCeleryCedarThyme
Heart
PatchouliIncenseEucalyptusSandalwood
Base
AmberTobacco LeafBenzoinLabdanumVanillaMusk
Top
Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon
Heart
ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia
Base
CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring69
Summer23
Fall92
Winter100
Day62
Night100
Spring33
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men25
Unisex75
Women0
Men0
Unisex67
Women33
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,122

PerfumerEnzo Galardi

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#42,016

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerI.PatchoulyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

I.Patchouly by IO.KO 1954 is an earthy, wood-forward fragrance that centers on raw patchouli, incense, and tobacco leaf. Launched in 2017, this unisex scent leans into herbal and medicinal qualities, making it a compelling choice for enthusiasts who enjoy bold, challenging compositions during autumn or winter months. …

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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, I.Patchouly or Tangalunga?

I.Patchouly takes 3 of 5 categories. I.Patchouly is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose I.Patchouly for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tangalunga for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, I.Patchouly or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, I.Patchouly 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, I.Patchouly or Tangalunga?

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

Do I.Patchouly and Tangalunga smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.

Is I.Patchouly or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?

I.Patchouly suits evening wear; Tangalunga suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I.Patchouly and Tangalunga?

I.Patchouly has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Celery, Cedar and Thyme, heart notes of Patchouli, Incense, Eucalyptus and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Tobacco Leaf, Benzoin and Labdanum. 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.

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