Fragrance comparison

Ilanguara vs Tangalunga

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 89 ratings analysed

Ilanguara

Phaedon

3.8268 votes

Rank #19,325 WoodyAmber

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26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Tangalunga

Odoratika

4.1021 votes

Rank #42,011 SweetPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tangalunga takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ilanguara
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tangalunga
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ilanguara1/5

Tangalunga4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IlanguaraPhaedon

TangalungaOdoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 21%Had 13%Want 67%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

Category winnerTangalungaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

68 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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTangalunga

SillageTangalunga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTangalungaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

almond77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

sweet100%

powdery92%

animalic84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang-YlangLemon

Heart

AlmondBenzoinCopaiba balmGurjan balsamIncense

Base

VanillaGuaiac WoodVetiverCedar

Top

Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia

Base

CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Lemon, Copaiba balm and Gurjan balsam. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer32

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night63

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex39

Women50

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,325

PerfumerGerard Bertrand

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#42,011

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIlanguaraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phaedon Ilanguara opens with heavy benzoin resins and sweet ylang ylang over a powdery almond backdrop. Built around dense balsamic woods, the fragrance shifts into a dark vanilla base grounded by cedar and guaiac wood. It sits best in crisp fall air when cool breezes keep its thick, edible amber sweetness from feelin…

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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, Ilanguara or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga takes 4 of 5 categories. Ilanguara is rated 3.82/5 from 68 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Ilanguara for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tangalunga for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ilanguara or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, Ilanguara 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ilanguara or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga projects furthest (Tangalunga 70/100, Ilanguara 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ilanguara and Tangalunga smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Lemon, Copaiba balm and Gurjan balsam.

Is Ilanguara or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ilanguara and Tangalunga?

Ilanguara has top notes of Ylang-Ylang and Lemon, heart notes of Almond, Benzoin, Copaiba balm and Gurjan balsam, a base of Vanilla, Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Cedar. 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.