Istinto Puro vs Tangalunga
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tangalunga takes 3 of 4 categories.
Istinto PuroChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
TangalungaChoose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Istinto Puro1/4
Tangalunga3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tangalunga
- Sillage & projection
- Tangalunga
- Value for money
- Istinto Puro
- 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
Istinto PuroHelanTangalungaOdoratikaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 50%Had 15%Want 35%
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 hate14%Love
14%Like
14%Ok
57%Dislike
0%Hate
7 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
Category winners
LongevityTangalunga
SillageTangalunga
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIstinto PuroBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
musky77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
sweet100%
powdery92%
animalic84%
fruity77%
musky69%
woody61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody, powdery and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AngelicaSweet OrangeBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
PatchouliTurkish RoseJasmine SambacYlang-YlangVanilla Flower
Base
White WoodsTonka BeanVetiverAmberBenzoin
Top
Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon
Heart
ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia
Base
CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot
InformationalShared notesSweet Orange and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night67
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#72,011
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#41,665
PerfumerValeria Karmanova
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerTangalungaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHelan Istinto Puro pairs bitter angelica root and crisp bergamot with a soft amber foundation. Bright sweet orange and petitgrain give the opening a green citrus lift before Turkish rose and ylang-ylang round out the center. White woods and benzoin keep the dry-down grounded on skin. This unisex Eau de Parfum suits sp…
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, Istinto Puro or Tangalunga?
Tangalunga takes 3 of 4 categories. Istinto Puro is rated 2.86/5 from 7 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Istinto Puro for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, 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, Istinto Puro or Tangalunga?
Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, Istinto Puro 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Istinto Puro or Tangalunga?
Tangalunga projects furthest (Tangalunga 70/100, Istinto Puro 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Istinto Puro and Tangalunga smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Sweet Orange and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Istinto Puro or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?
Istinto Puro suits daytime wear; Tangalunga suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Istinto Puro and Tangalunga?
Istinto Puro has top notes of Angelica, Sweet Orange, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Patchouli, Turkish Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of White Woods, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Amber. 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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