Fragrance comparison

Targa vs Stanley Beach

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 109 ratings analysed

3 wins

Targa

Blackbird

3.9391 votes

Rank #9,892 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Stanley Beach

Alexandria Fragrances

4.5018 votes

Rank #40,396 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Targa takes 3 of 5 categories.

Targa
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Stanley Beach
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Targa3/5

Stanley Beach2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TargaBlackbird

Stanley BeachAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

4.50/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 53%

Category winnerStanley BeachRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

91 votes

72%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTarga

SillageTarga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value78

Category winnerStanley BeachBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

balsamic80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

warm spicy50%

aromatic100%

woody90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

marine60%

herbal50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green Bell PepperOpoponaxOlibanumCarawayBergamotGeraniumCitruses

Heart

ResinsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaChoya LobanBlack PepperNutmeg

Base

IncenseGuaiac WoodOakAgarwood (Oud)Teak WoodCedarSandalwoodMyrrh

Top

SeaweedDriftwoodCardamomAgarwood (Oud)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Celery Seeds

Heart

LemonJuniperMandarin OrangeLavenderArtemisiaMyrtle

Base

VetiverOlibanumOakVanillaIncenseMastic or Lentisque

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Incense, Oak and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring81

Summer100

Fall31

Winter13

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,892

PerfumerAaron Way

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#40,396

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTargaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blackbird Targa opens with an intense blast of choya loban, green bell pepper, and burning cedar that smells like fresh asphalt beside a winter campfire. Omani frankincense and opoponax add a dry resinous backbone, while caraway and black pepper spark a sharp, prickling heat across the opening. As the acrid top settle…

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Stanley Beach is a dry, salty aromatic with seaweed, driftwood and bright citrus up front, then juniper, lavender and vetiver settling into a woody, resinous base. It wears like a breezy coastal scent with an earthy edge. If you like marine fragrances that feel herbal and natural rather than sweet or shower-gel fresh,…

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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, Targa or Stanley Beach?

Targa takes 3 of 5 categories. Targa is rated 3.93/5 from 91 votes; Stanley Beach is rated 4.50/5 from 18 votes. Choose Targa for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Stanley Beach for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Targa or Stanley Beach?

Targa lasts longest (Targa 72/100, Stanley Beach 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Targa or Stanley Beach?

Targa projects furthest (Targa 60/100, Stanley Beach 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Targa and Stanley Beach smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Incense, Oak and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Targa or Stanley Beach better for summer or winter?

Stanley Beach suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Targa and Stanley Beach?

Targa has top notes of Green Bell Pepper, Opoponax, Olibanum and Caraway, heart notes of Resins, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Choya Loban and Black Pepper, a base of Incense, Guaiac Wood, Oak and Agarwood (Oud). Stanley Beach has top notes of Seaweed, Driftwood, Cardamom and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Lemon, Juniper, Mandarin Orange and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Olibanum, Oak and Vanilla.