Fragrance comparison

Swing vs Tuca Tuca

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 437 ratings analysed

Swing

Julian Rouas

3.405 votes

Rank #59,601 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Tuca Tuca

Lush

3.45432 votes

Rank #10,549 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Swing
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tuca Tuca
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Swing1/2

Tuca Tuca1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SwingJulian Rouas

Tuca TucaLush

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.45/ 5 · 432 votes

Have 48%Had 26%Want 26%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

34%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

389 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSwing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus90%

marine80%

warm spicy70%

woody60%

earthy50%

powdery100%

woody92%

violet84%

yellow floral77%

ozonic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletGinger

Heart

Vanille

Base

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Top

VioletMimosaCassis

Heart

Ylang-YlangVanille

Base

Violet LeafVetyverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesViolet and Vanille. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter90

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,601

PerfumerJoseph Rubino

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#10,549

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerTuca TucaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Swing by Julian Rouas is a classic fragrance centered on a powdery violet and warm vanilla combination. With a sharp ginger opening, this perfume offers a nostalgic French Riviera aesthetic that feels grounding on the skin. It is best suited for those who appreciate a bold, spice-forward powdery scent profile during t…

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Tuca Tuca is a powdery violet floral with a soft woody base and a lightly airy, green edge. It opens violet-heavy and cosmetic in style, then turns warmer as vanilla and ylang-ylang come through. On skin, it usually reads romantic, slightly vintage, and gently playful rather than sharp or modern-clean. If you enjoy vi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Swing or Tuca Tuca?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Swing is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; Tuca Tuca is rated 3.45/5 from 432 votes. Choose Swing for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tuca Tuca for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which projects more, Swing or Tuca Tuca?

Swing projects furthest (Swing 75/100, Tuca Tuca 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Swing and Tuca Tuca smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Violet and Vanille.

Is Swing or Tuca Tuca better for summer or winter?

Swing suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Swing and Tuca Tuca?

Swing has top notes of Violet and Ginger, heart notes of Vanille. Tuca Tuca has top notes of Violet, Mimosa and Cassis, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Vanille, a base of Violet Leaf, Vetyver and Sandalwood.