Fragrance comparison

Mandarava vs Tangalunga

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 177 ratings analysed

Mandarava

Prissana

4.29156 votes

Rank #4,606 AmberFloral

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32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Tangalunga

Odoratika

4.1021 votes

Rank #40,225 SweetPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tangalunga takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mandarava
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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.

Mandarava2/5

Tangalunga3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MandaravaPrissana

TangalungaOdoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

Category winnerMandaravaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

156 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTangalunga

SillageTangalunga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTangalungaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

sweet100%

powdery92%

animalic84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both sweet, woody and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

ChampacaTuberoseOlibanumCivetAldehydesMarigoldLotusJasmine SambacMyrrhMadagascar Ylang-YlangSandalwoodEbony

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia

Base

CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot

InformationalShared notesChampaca, Tuberose, Civet and Madagascar Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Mandarava, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer37

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night86

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex58

Women33

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,606

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#40,225

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMandaravaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarava by Prissana centers on golden champaca blossoms wrapped in smoky olibanum, myrrh, and a warm amber resin foundation. Prin Lomros created this oriental floral composition to evoke sacred celestial grounds, using bubbly aldehydes and marigold at the start before settling into rich white floral layers of jasmin…

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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, Mandarava or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga takes 3 of 5 categories. Mandarava is rated 4.29/5 from 156 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Mandarava for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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, Mandarava or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, Mandarava 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarava or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga projects furthest (Tangalunga 70/100, Mandarava 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarava and Tangalunga smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and animalic accords. Common notes include Champaca, Tuberose, Civet and Madagascar Ylang-Ylang.

Is Mandarava or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mandarava and Tangalunga?

Mandarava features Champaca, Tuberose, Olibanum, Civet and Aldehydes. 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.