Fragrance comparison

Mark Birley vs Tangalunga

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

Mark Birley

4.19140 votes

Rank #8,993 CitrusPowdery

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Tangalunga

Odoratika

4.1021 votes

Rank #39,491 SweetPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Mark Birley
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus 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.

Mark Birley2/5

Tangalunga2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mark BirleyMark Birley

TangalungaOdoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

Category winnerMark BirleyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

140 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

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTangalunga

SillageTangalunga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

violet61%

sweet100%

powdery92%

animalic84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both powdery, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletCarrot SeedsLeather

Base2 to 4 hours

IncenseVetiverSandalwoodMuskCedar

Top

Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia

Base

CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lemon, Leather and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Mark Birley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer100

Fall47

Winter18

Day100

Night39

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,993

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#39,491

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMark BirleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mark Birley is a crisp woody aromatic fragrance created by Pierre Bourdon in 1996. It opens with an immediate burst of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange, providing a clean and bright introduction. As the bright citrus fades, the fragrance introduces a dry heart built around violet, earthy carrot seeds, and subtle l…

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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, Mark Birley or Tangalunga?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Mark Birley is rated 4.19/5 from 140 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Mark Birley for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus 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, Mark Birley or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, Mark Birley 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mark Birley or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga projects furthest (Tangalunga 70/100, Mark Birley 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mark Birley and Tangalunga smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Leather and Sandalwood.

Is Mark Birley or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mark Birley and Tangalunga?

Mark Birley has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Carrot Seeds and Leather, a base of Incense, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.