Fragrance comparison

Mastermind Noir vs Tangalunga

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mastermind Noir

Nabeel

4.2227 votes

Rank #27,469 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Tangalunga

Odoratika

4.1021 votes

Rank #41,950 SweetPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mastermind Noir takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Mastermind Noir3/5

Tangalunga2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mastermind NoirNabeel

TangalungaOdoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

Category winnerMastermind NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

27 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTangalunga

SillageTangalunga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMastermind NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather90%

amber80%

warm spicy70%

musky60%

powdery50%

sweet100%

powdery92%

animalic84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody, powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Woody NotesCloveWallflowerGrassRosemarySweet Notes

Heart

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarPatchouliGuaiac WoodVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Tobacco LeafLabdanumLeatherCastoreumMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top

Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia

Base

CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot

InformationalShared notesLeather, Musk 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

Spring62

Summer8

Fall69

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#41,950

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMastermind NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mastermind Noir by Nabeel delivers a dry, earthy profile centered around smoked woods, tobacco, and castoreum. Launched in 2022, this unisex leather fragrance targets enthusiasts who prefer dense, dark compositions over mainstream sweetness. It performs best in cold weather, wrapping the wearer in a dense cloud of res…

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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, Mastermind Noir or Tangalunga?

Mastermind Noir takes 3 of 5 categories. Mastermind Noir is rated 4.22/5 from 27 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Mastermind Noir for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tangalunga for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mastermind Noir or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, Mastermind Noir 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mastermind Noir or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga projects furthest (Tangalunga 70/100, Mastermind Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mastermind Noir and Tangalunga smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Leather, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Mastermind Noir or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?

Mastermind Noir suits evening wear; Tangalunga suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mastermind Noir and Tangalunga?

Mastermind Noir has top notes of Woody Notes, Clove, Wallflower and Grass, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Labdanum, Leather and Castoreum. 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.