Fragrance comparison

L Cologne vs Tangerine Vert

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 152 ratings analysed

L Cologne

Lenny Niemeyer

4.005 votes

Rank #58,571 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Tangerine Vert

Miller Harris

4.08147 votes

Rank #29,143 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tangerine Vert takes 3 of 4 categories.

L Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tangerine Vert
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

L Cologne1/4

Tangerine Vert3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L CologneLenny Niemeyer

Tangerine VertMiller Harris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 29%Had 29%Want 43%

4.08/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 39%Had 22%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

33%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityL Cologne

SillageTangerine Vert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value54

Category winnerTangerine VertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral88%

fresh77%

woody65%

sweet53%

mossy42%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

herbal48%

mossy30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and mossy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

Palisander RosewoodOakmoss

Top

TangerineLemonGrapefruit

Heart

MarjoramGeraniumOrange Blossom

Base

OakmossMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Tangerine, Orange Blossom and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for L Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night39

Spring60

Summer100

Fall19

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

Men10

Unisex70

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,143

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTangerine VertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L Cologne by Lenny Niemeyer opens with a bright blast of crushed lemon and sweet tangerine rind. You get an immediate punch of sharp citrus alcohol before the natural oils settle on skin. Within fifteen minutes, crisp orange blossom and dewy lily-of-the-valley soften the tart edges into a breezy floral heart. It feels…

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Tangerine Vert opens with a sharp splash of cold citrus. The first spray delivers a bright, tart tangerine note, supported by bitter grapefruit and sour lemon. As the initial zest subsides, the scent shifts to reveal a dry, aromatic greenness. Herbal marjoram and geranium ground the initial sweetness, preventing it fr…

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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, L Cologne or Tangerine Vert?

Tangerine Vert takes 3 of 4 categories. L Cologne is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Tangerine Vert is rated 4.08/5 from 147 votes. Choose L Cologne for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tangerine Vert for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, L Cologne or Tangerine Vert?

L Cologne lasts longest (L Cologne 56/100, Tangerine Vert 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L Cologne or Tangerine Vert?

Tangerine Vert projects furthest (Tangerine Vert 57/100, L Cologne 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L Cologne and Tangerine Vert smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and mossy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Tangerine, Orange Blossom and Oakmoss.

Is L Cologne or Tangerine Vert better for summer or winter?

L Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L Cologne and Tangerine Vert?

L Cologne has top notes of Lemon and Tangerine, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Orange Blossom, a base of Palisander Rosewood and Oakmoss. Tangerine Vert has top notes of Tangerine, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Marjoram, Geranium and Orange Blossom, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar.