Fragrance comparison

Therion vs Tangalunga

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Therion

WienerBlut

3.7127 votes

Rank #20,525 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Tangalunga

Odoratika

4.1021 votes

Rank #37,931 SweetPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tangalunga takes 4 of 5 categories.

Therion
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Tangalunga
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Therion1/5

Tangalunga4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TherionWienerBlut

TangalungaOdoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

Category winnerTangalungaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

36%Like

29%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

52%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTangalunga

SillageTangalunga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTangalungaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

powdery80%

aromatic70%

musky60%

warm spicy50%

sweet100%

powdery92%

animalic84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both powdery, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Bay LeafCarrot SeedsSandalwoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaBlack PepperCade oilMuskAmberChamomileBergamotViolet

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia

Base

CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#37,931

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerTherionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Therion reads as a dark, spicy woody scent with a clean, almost soapy edge. Bergamot, black pepper and bay leaf give it a brisk opening, then carrot seed, violet, cade and sandalwood pull it into drier, more textured territory. On skin, it can feel powdery, musky and slightly rubbery rather than plush or sweet. If you…

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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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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, Therion or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga takes 4 of 5 categories. Therion is rated 3.71/5 from 27 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Therion for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Tangalunga for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Therion or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, Therion 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Therion or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga projects furthest (Tangalunga 70/100, Therion 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Therion and Tangalunga smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Therion or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?

Therion suits day or night wear; Tangalunga suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Therion and Tangalunga?

Therion features Bay Leaf, Carrot Seeds, Sandalwood, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Black Pepper. 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.