Spectrum E vs Cocoa Tamarind
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Spectrum E takes 2 of 3 categories.
Spectrum EChoose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Cocoa TamarindChoose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Spectrum E2/3
Cocoa Tamarind1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Spectrum E
- Sillage & projection
- Spectrum E
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cocoa Tamarind
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Spectrum ELily LambertCocoa TamarindVoluspaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%
4.09/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 13%Had 16%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
31%Love
57%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
35 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySpectrum E
SillageSpectrum E
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
floral91%
sweet83%
cacao74%
powdery65%
aquatic56%
warm spicy100%
cacao86%
white floral72%
vanilla58%
lactonic44%
sweet30%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both cacao and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
OpiumMuskCacaoWater Notes
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
CacaoGardeniaTamarindVanilleCloveOrangeMusk
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesMusk and Cacao. Durations are only published for Spectrum E, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer86
Fall86
Winter100
Day100
Night80
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#56,496
PerfumerLily Lambert
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#21,913
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerCocoa TamarindHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSpectrum E by Lily Lambert is a moody, unexpected blend that pairs cool petrichor rain with dark cocoa and smoky floral opium. It kicks off with a damp, refreshing shower mist before sinking into powdery dark cacao and warm musk. Instead of turning into a heavy dessert or a harsh vintage spice bomb, it settles like a …
Reviews →Cocoa Tamarind pairs bitter cacao, tart tamarind and creamy white florals in a way that feels unusual from the first spray. Reviews describe a candy-sweet citrus opening, then a darker gardenia heart with gentle clove and vanilla musk softening the edges. It suits shoppers who want a floral gourmand with contrast rath…
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, Spectrum E or Cocoa Tamarind?
Spectrum E takes 2 of 3 categories. Spectrum E is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Cocoa Tamarind is rated 4.09/5 from 35 votes. Choose Spectrum E for a musky and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Cocoa Tamarind for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Spectrum E or Cocoa Tamarind?
Spectrum E lasts longest (Spectrum E 80/100, Cocoa Tamarind 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Spectrum E or Cocoa Tamarind?
Spectrum E projects furthest (Spectrum E 75/100, Cocoa Tamarind 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Spectrum E and Cocoa Tamarind smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cacao and sweet accords. Common notes include Musk and Cacao.
Is Spectrum E or Cocoa Tamarind better for summer or winter?
Cocoa Tamarind suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Spectrum E and Cocoa Tamarind?
Spectrum E features Opium, Musk, Cacao and Water Notes. Cocoa Tamarind features Cacao, Gardenia, Tamarind, Vanille and Clove.
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