Fragrance comparison

Lampblack vs Tangalunga

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 371 ratings analysed

Lampblack

FZOTIC

4.17350 votes

Rank #5,082 WoodyCitrus

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12%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Tangalunga

Odoratika

4.1021 votes

Rank #38,005 SweetPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tangalunga takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Lampblack2/5

Tangalunga3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LampblackFZOTIC

TangalungaOdoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

Category winnerLampblackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

350 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTangalunga

SillageTangalunga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTangalungaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus86%

earthy72%

fresh spicy58%

aromatic44%

warm spicy30%

sweet100%

powdery92%

animalic84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperSweet Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Grapefruit

Base6-8+ hrs

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiverBenzoin

Top

Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia

Base

CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot

InformationalShared notesSweet Orange. Durations are only published for Lampblack, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex42

Women1

Work 36%Casual 31%Date 22%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,082

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews73

Overall rank#38,005

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLampblackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

FZOTIC Lampblack is a striking study in sharp contrast, pairing biting citrus against dark, industrial smoke. Bruno Fazzolari built this composition around an exhibition of ink drawings, and that visual inspiration translates directly onto skin. The opening strikes with stinging black pepper, tangy sweet orange, and b…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lampblack or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga takes 3 of 5 categories. Lampblack is rated 4.17/5 from 350 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Lampblack for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. 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, Lampblack or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, Lampblack 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lampblack or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga projects furthest (Tangalunga 70/100, Lampblack 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lampblack and Tangalunga smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Sweet Orange.

Is Lampblack or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lampblack and Tangalunga?

Lampblack has top notes of Black Pepper and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Grapefruit, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Vetiver and Benzoin. 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.