Moss Cologne vs Tangalunga
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
13%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tangalunga takes 3 of 5 categories.
Moss CologneChoose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
TangalungaChoose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Moss Cologne2/5
Tangalunga3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Moss Cologne
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tangalunga
- Sillage & projection
- Tangalunga
- Value for money
- Tangalunga
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Moss Cologne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Moss CologneBortnikoffTangalungaOdoratikaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 118 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
4.10/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%
Category winnerMoss CologneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
118 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
Category winners
LongevityTangalunga
SillageTangalunga
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTangalungaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
mossy91%
amber83%
fresh spicy74%
woody65%
earthy56%
sweet100%
powdery92%
animalic84%
fruity77%
musky69%
woody61%
Scent match13%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sweet OrangeGrapefruitBergamotLemon
Heart
OakmossChampacaViolet LeafNutmegYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
AmbergrisLabdanumAtlas CedarVirginian CedarVanillaTonka Bean
Top
Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon
Heart
ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia
Base
CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot
InformationalShared notesSweet Orange, Lemon, Champaca and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer85
Fall71
Winter17
Day100
Night32
Spring33
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,216
PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff
Launched—
Reviews21
Overall rank#42,016
PerfumerValeria Karmanova
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerMoss CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBortnikoff Moss Cologne pairs a bright splash of sweet orange, bergamot, and grapefruit with an earthy base of natural oakmoss and warm ambergris. Spicy nutmeg and cool violet leaf temper the rich woods in the heart. It wears as a refined citrus chypre for crisp spring afternoons or casual autumn days.
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Moss Cologne or Tangalunga?
Tangalunga takes 3 of 5 categories. Moss Cologne is rated 4.12/5 from 118 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Moss Cologne for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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, Moss Cologne or Tangalunga?
Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, Moss Cologne 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Moss Cologne or Tangalunga?
Tangalunga projects furthest (Tangalunga 70/100, Moss Cologne 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Moss Cologne and Tangalunga smell similar?
Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Sweet Orange, Lemon, Champaca and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Moss Cologne or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?
Moss Cologne suits daytime wear; Tangalunga suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Moss Cologne and Tangalunga?
Moss Cologne has top notes of Sweet Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Oakmoss, Champaca, Violet Leaf and Nutmeg, a base of Ambergris, Labdanum, Atlas Cedar and Virginian Cedar. 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.
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