Fragrance comparison

Sissi vs Tantrum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 371 ratings analysed

6 wins

Sissi

Marc de la Morandiere

4.19221 votes

Rank #7,988 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Tantrum

Boy Smells

3.73150 votes

Rank #13,135 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sissi takes 6 of 7 categories.

Sissi
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tantrum
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Sissi6/7

Tantrum1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SissiMarc de la Morandiere

TantrumBoy Smells

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 40%Had 27%Want 33%

3.73/ 5 · 150 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerSissiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

221 votes

31%Love

35%Like

16%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

150 votes

Category winnerSissiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySissi

SillageSissi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value55

Category winnerSissiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

green83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

citrus30%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomPineappleMadagascar Ylang-YlangGalbanumMarigoldSpicy Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusJasmineIrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base6-10+ hrs

OakmossPeachMuskSandalwoodVetiverVanillaOrrisAmber

Top

Green Bell PepperBergamotMintGalbanum

Heart

MateMarigoldSandalwoodIris

Base

VetiverAmbroxanVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Marigold, Iris and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Sissi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer73

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTantrumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men29

Unisex63

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#13,135

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerSissiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sissi by Marc de la Morandiere delivers an authentic 1990s floral chypre experience that feels refreshingly distinctive today. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, sunny orange blossom, and an unexpected hint of ripe pineapple. Do not judge it by the first two minutes. The initial sharpness softens quickly …

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Boy Smells Tantrum opens with a sharp snap of green bell pepper and bitter galbanum, backed by bright bergamot and cool mint. As the crisp vegetable edge softens, earthy mate tea and powdery iris join a dry base of vetiver and cedarwood. It suits warm spring days, studio work, and casual outdoor strolls when you want …

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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, Sissi or Tantrum?

Sissi takes 6 of 7 categories. Sissi is rated 4.19/5 from 221 votes; Tantrum is rated 3.73/5 from 150 votes. Choose Sissi for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tantrum for a aromatic and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Sissi or Tantrum?

Sissi lasts longest (Sissi 82/100, Tantrum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sissi or Tantrum?

Sissi projects furthest (Sissi 72/100, Tantrum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sissi and Tantrum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Marigold, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is Sissi or Tantrum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tantrum is the stronger pick. For winter, Sissi is the stronger pick. Sissi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sissi and Tantrum?

Sissi has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pineapple, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang and Galbanum, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, Iris and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Peach, Musk and Sandalwood. Tantrum has top notes of Green Bell Pepper, Bergamot, Mint and Galbanum, heart notes of Mate, Marigold, Sandalwood and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Ambroxan and Virginia Cedar.