Fragrance comparison

Lu'au vs Tangalunga

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lu'au

Brown Girl Jane

4.1916 votes

Rank #38,226 FruityTropical

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30%scent match

Clearly different

Tangalunga

Odoratika

4.1021 votes

Rank #39,491 SweetPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lu'au takes 3 of 5 categories.

Lu'au
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tangalunga
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Lu'au3/5

Tangalunga2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lu'auBrown Girl Jane

TangalungaOdoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 37%Had 2%Want 61%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

Category winnerLu'auRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

16 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTangalunga

SillageTangalunga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLu'auBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

tropical86%

floral72%

sweet58%

fresh44%

white floral30%

sweet100%

powdery92%

animalic84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BananaPlumeriaPassionfruitGuavaOrchidJasmineSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia

Base

CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot

InformationalShared notesBanana, Orchid, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer100

Fall13

Winter13

Day100

Night14

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#39,491

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLu'auHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lu'au by Brown Girl Jane is a tropical fruity fragrance mist designed for both women and men. It centers around a creamy banana note combined with exotic lei flower and warm Pacific sandalwood. The scent is suited for casual daytime wear during hot summer months or beach vacations.

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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, Lu'au or Tangalunga?

Lu'au takes 3 of 5 categories. Lu'au is rated 4.19/5 from 16 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Lu'au for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tangalunga for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lu'au or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, Lu'au 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lu'au or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga projects furthest (Tangalunga 70/100, Lu'au 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lu'au and Tangalunga smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Banana, Orchid, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Lu'au or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?

Lu'au suits daytime wear; Tangalunga suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lu'au and Tangalunga?

Lu'au features Banana, Plumeria, Passionfruit, Guava and Orchid. 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.