Fragrance comparison

Osmanthe Liu Yuan vs Tangalunga

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 277 ratings analysed

Osmanthe Liu Yuan

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.86256 votes

Rank #11,596 FruityFloral

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39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tangalunga

Odoratika

4.1021 votes

Rank #40,042 SweetPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tangalunga takes 4 of 5 categories.

Osmanthe Liu Yuan
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tangalunga
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Osmanthe Liu Yuan1/5

Tangalunga4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Osmanthe Liu YuanLe Jardin Retrouve

TangalungaOdoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 256 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 65%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

Category winnerTangalungaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

39%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

256 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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTangalunga

SillageTangalunga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTangalungaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

leather84%

powdery77%

animalic69%

lactonic61%

sweet100%

powdery92%

animalic84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

MandarinGreen NotesBlack Currant

Heart2 to 4 hours

OsmanthusJasmineIris

Base3 to 6 hours

LeatherApricotMuskPeachPatchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia

Base

CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Jasmine, Leather and Apricot. Durations are only published for Osmanthe Liu Yuan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall46

Winter13

Day100

Night23

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex39

Women60

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,596

PerfumerMaxence Moutte

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#40,042

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOsmanthe Liu YuanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Osmanthe Liu Yuan by Le Jardin Retrouve centers on the golden, velvety aroma of osmanthus blossom paired with juicy apricot and bright mandarin. A green touch and tart black currant cut through the initial sweetness, keeping the opening fresh and buoyant rather than heavy. As the scent settles, white floral jasmine an…

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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, Osmanthe Liu Yuan or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga takes 4 of 5 categories. Osmanthe Liu Yuan is rated 3.86/5 from 256 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Osmanthe Liu Yuan for a fruity and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tangalunga for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Osmanthe Liu Yuan or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, Osmanthe Liu Yuan 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Osmanthe Liu Yuan or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga projects furthest (Tangalunga 70/100, Osmanthe Liu Yuan 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Osmanthe Liu Yuan and Tangalunga smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and animalic accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Jasmine, Leather and Apricot.

Is Osmanthe Liu Yuan or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?

Osmanthe Liu Yuan suits daytime wear; Tangalunga suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Osmanthe Liu Yuan and Tangalunga?

Osmanthe Liu Yuan has top notes of Mandarin, Green Notes and Black Currant, heart notes of Osmanthus, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Leather, Apricot, Musk and Peach. 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.