Fragrance comparison

Spot for Him vs Tangerine Boy

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 991 ratings analysed

5 wins

Spot for Him

Hinode

4.0029 votes

Rank #34,482 AmberWoody

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Tangerine Boy

Phlur

3.81962 votes

Rank #8,110 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spot for Him takes 5 of 7 categories.

Spot for Him
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Tangerine Boy
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Spot for Him5/7

Tangerine Boy2/7

Ratings & consensus: Tangerine Boy
Community sentiment: Spot for Him
Longevity: Spot for Him
Sillage & projection: Spot for Him
Value for money: Spot for Him
Versatility: Spot for Him
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tangerine Boy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Spot for HimHinode

Tangerine BoyPhlur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 53%Had 32%Want 16%

3.81/ 5 · 962 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerTangerine BoyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

34%Love

37%Like

18%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

834 votes

Category winnerSpot for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySpot for Him

SillageSpot for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value53

Category winnerSpot for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

warm spicy53%

aromatic42%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

fruity65%

fresh48%

sweet30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Lemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Black Pepper

Base5-7 hrs

Woodsy NotesAmber

Top

GingerLemonBlack Pepper

Heart

TangerineAppleJasmine

Base

AmberMoss

InformationalShared notesLemon, Black Pepper and Amber. Durations are only published for Spot for Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall90

Winter62

Day100

Night94

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSpot for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Men12

Unisex65

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,110

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerTangerine BoyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spot for Him by Hinode opens with an energetic burst of bright, zesty lemon that instantly wakes up the senses. As the citrus sparkle settles, a sharp kick of black pepper cuts through, giving the scent a lively, crackling spice that feels both modern and masculine. The dry-down anchors into warm woodsy notes combined…

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Tangerine Boy by Phlur delivers a sharp, photorealistic blast of citrus that feels built for sweltering summer days. This unisex blend relies on zesty lemon and ginger to wake you up immediately. As it settles, it leans into a juicy tangerine heart with a crisp apple touch. It is a straightforward, energetic scent des…

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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, Spot for Him or Tangerine Boy?

Spot for Him takes 5 of 7 categories. Spot for Him is rated 4.00/5 from 29 votes; Tangerine Boy is rated 3.81/5 from 962 votes. Choose Spot for Him for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Tangerine Boy for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Spot for Him or Tangerine Boy?

Spot for Him lasts longest (Spot for Him 60/100, Tangerine Boy 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spot for Him or Tangerine Boy?

Spot for Him projects furthest (Spot for Him 58/100, Tangerine Boy 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Spot for Him and Tangerine Boy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Black Pepper and Amber.

Is Spot for Him or Tangerine Boy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Spot for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Spot for Him is the stronger pick. Spot for Him suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spot for Him and Tangerine Boy?

Spot for Him has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Black Pepper, a base of Woodsy Notes and Amber. Tangerine Boy has top notes of Ginger, Lemon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Tangerine, Apple and Jasmine, a base of Amber and Moss.