Indigo Smoke vs Tangalunga
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tangalunga takes 3 of 5 categories.
Indigo SmokeChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
TangalungaChoose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Indigo Smoke2/5
Tangalunga3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Indigo Smoke
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tangalunga
- Sillage & projection
- Tangalunga
- Value for money
- Tangalunga
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Indigo Smoke
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Indigo SmokeArquisteTangalungaOdoratikaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 499 votes
Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%
4.10/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%
Category winnerIndigo SmokeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
30%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
499 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
Category winners
LongevityTangalunga
SillageTangalunga
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTangalungaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
smoky77%
amber69%
powdery61%
sweet100%
powdery92%
animalic84%
fruity77%
musky69%
woody61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Lapsang Souchong TeaVetiverBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
ApricotGuaiac WoodCassia BourbonCarrot Seeds
Base
IncenseMatePine tarCedar Leaves
Top
Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon
Heart
ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia
Base
CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange and Apricot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring48
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring33
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,181
PerfumerCalice Becker
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#42,016
PerfumerValeria Karmanova
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerIndigo SmokeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIndigo Smoke by Arquiste opens with intense pine tar and dark Lapsang Souchong tea leaves, immediately creating a fireside atmosphere. Mandarin orange and bergamot add a brief streak of citrus brightness before guaiac wood and sweet apricot take over the middle phase. As the scent settles on skin, incense and mate res…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Indigo Smoke or Tangalunga?
Tangalunga takes 3 of 5 categories. Indigo Smoke is rated 4.11/5 from 499 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Indigo Smoke for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. 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, Indigo Smoke or Tangalunga?
Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, Indigo Smoke 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Indigo Smoke or Tangalunga?
Tangalunga projects furthest (Tangalunga 70/100, Indigo Smoke 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Indigo Smoke and Tangalunga smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange and Apricot.
Is Indigo Smoke or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?
Tangalunga suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Indigo Smoke and Tangalunga?
Indigo Smoke has top notes of Lapsang Souchong Tea, Vetiver, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Apricot, Guaiac Wood, Cassia Bourbon and Carrot Seeds, a base of Incense, Mate, Pine tar and Cedar Leaves. 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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