Fragrance comparison

Tango Oud vs Caritas

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 82 ratings analysed

4 wins

Tango Oud

Masque Milano

3.9758 votes

Rank #31,030 AmberWarm Spicy

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62%scent match

Closely related

Caritas

Memoize London

3.9624 votes

Rank #37,393 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tango Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.

Tango Oud
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Caritas
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Tango Oud4/5

Caritas1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tango OudMasque Milano

CaritasMemoize London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 66%

3.96/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerTango OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

19%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

9%Hate

58 votes

29%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTango Oud

SillageTango Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value44

Category winnerCaritasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

balsamic77%

oud69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

amber88%

leather77%

woody65%

vanilla53%

sweet42%

Scent match62%Closely related · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCinnamonPink PepperCardamom

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliRoseJasmine SambacCumin

Base

LeatherAmbraromeBenzoinWoody NotesMuskCloverSandalwoodVanilla

Top

CardamomRed FruitsLabdanumLemon

Heart

SaffronLeatherClovesCinnamonMilkRoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaBenzoinMuskPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer30

Fall83

Winter100

Day26

Night100

Spring60

Summer20

Fall80

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex30

Women7

Men7

Unisex36

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,030

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,393

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerTango OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Masque Milano Tango Oud opens with an explosive rush of sharp cinnamon, green cardamom, and dry pink pepper over bright bergamot. Within minutes, precious Sylhet agarwood takes center stage alongside earthy patchouli, leathery amber, and a dusty cumin spice that heats the skin immediately. The dry-down thickens into …

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Caritas opens with a brisk pop of cardamom and tart red fruits before settling into a dense base of leather, amber, and vanilla. Warm cloves and cinnamon give the heart a cozy spice, while a milky rose note smooths out the edges. It sits on skin like a soothing, sweet cloud, ideal for chilly autumn mornings.

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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, Tango Oud or Caritas?

Tango Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Tango Oud is rated 3.97/5 from 58 votes; Caritas is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes. Choose Tango Oud for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Caritas for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tango Oud or Caritas?

Tango Oud lasts longest (Tango Oud 87/100, Caritas 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tango Oud or Caritas?

Tango Oud projects furthest (Tango Oud 70/100, Caritas 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tango Oud and Caritas smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.

Is Tango Oud or Caritas better for summer or winter?

Tango Oud suits evening wear; Caritas suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tango Oud and Caritas?

Tango Oud has top notes of Bergamot, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Leather, Ambrarome, Benzoin and Woody Notes. Caritas has top notes of Cardamom, Red Fruits, Labdanum and Lemon, heart notes of Saffron, Leather, Cloves and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.