Fragrance comparison

Tangalunga vs True Steel

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

4 wins

Tangalunga

Odoratika

4.1021 votes

Rank #38,251 SweetPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

True Steel

Parfum Büro | M-collections

3.339 votes

Rank #62,598 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tangalunga takes 4 of 4 categories.

Tangalunga
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
True Steel
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Tangalunga4/4

True Steel0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tangalunga
Sillage & projection: Tangalunga
Value for money: Tangalunga
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

TangalungaOdoratika

True SteelParfum Büro | M-collections

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

3.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

33%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityTangalunga

SillageTangalunga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value31

Category winnerTangalungaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

powdery92%

animalic84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody83%

earthy65%

fresh spicy48%

soft spicy30%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia

Base

CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot

Top20-30 mins

Angelica RootJuniper BerriesLemonPeppermintPink PepperBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

WormwoodClary SageCorianderVerbenaJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverStyraxGuaiac WoodMusk MallowLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Lemon and Jasmine. Durations are only published for True Steel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 40%Casual 33%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,251

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#62,598

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTangalungaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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True Steel by Parfum Büro brings a brisk, metallic edge to a classic woody profile. The first spray hits with frosty peppermint, tangy black currant, and crisp juniper berries, creating an immediate cooling sensation like stepping into mountain air. As the initial sharpness calms down, herbal angelica root and bitter …

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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, Tangalunga or True Steel?

Tangalunga takes 4 of 4 categories. Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes; True Steel is rated 3.33/5 from 9 votes. Choose Tangalunga for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose True Steel for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tangalunga or True Steel?

Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, True Steel 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tangalunga or True Steel?

Tangalunga projects furthest (Tangalunga 70/100, True Steel 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tangalunga and True Steel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Lemon and Jasmine.

Is Tangalunga or True Steel better for summer or winter?

Tangalunga suits evening wear; True Steel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tangalunga and True Steel?

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. True Steel has top notes of Angelica Root, Juniper Berries, Lemon and Peppermint, heart notes of Wormwood, Clary Sage, Coriander and Verbena, a base of Vetiver, Styrax, Guaiac Wood and Musk Mallow.