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Sapphire vs Tangalunga

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

Updated 31 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tangalunga takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Sapphire

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Tangalunga

    Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sapphire1/5
Tangalunga4/5
Ratings & consensus
Tangalunga
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tangalunga
Sillage & projection
Tangalunga
Value for money
Sapphire
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Tangalunga

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SapphirePrisma Parfums
TangalungaOdoratika
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.60/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 27%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
50%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
30%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

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
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate65
⏱ Longevity96
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityTangalunga

SillageTangalunga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value50
Category winnerSapphireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
soft spicy77%
patchouli69%
floral61%
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 = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Pink PepperPetitgrainBergamotCitronLemonMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
PatchouliTarragonCardamomMagnoliaTonka
Base5 to 8 hours
SandalwoodAmberwoodBenzoin
Top
Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon
Heart
ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia
Base
CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot
InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Sapphire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter25
Day67
Night100
Spring33
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men43
Unisex57
Women0
Men0
Unisex67
Women33
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,574

PerfumerIsaac Hilton

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#40,074

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerTangalungaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prisma Parfums launched Sapphire in 2023 as a woody aromatic composition crafted by perfumer Isaac Hilton. It presents a punchy citrus opening led by citron, lemon, bergamot, mandarin orange, and green petitgrain, sharpened by a burst of pink pepper. As the sharp initial blast settles, herbal tarragon and spicy cardam…

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…

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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, Sapphire or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga takes 4 of 5 categories. Sapphire is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Sapphire for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening 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, Sapphire or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, Sapphire 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sapphire or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga projects furthest (Tangalunga 70/100, Sapphire 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sapphire and Tangalunga smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood.

Is Sapphire or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?

Sapphire suits evening wear; Tangalunga suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sapphire and Tangalunga?

Sapphire has top notes of Pink Pepper, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Citron, heart notes of Patchouli, Tarragon, Cardamom and Magnolia, a base of Sandalwood, Amberwood and Benzoin. 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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