Fragrance comparison

Tsuzumi Boshi vs Thé Fantaisie

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 279 ratings analysed

Tsuzumi Boshi

DI SER

4.3746 votes

Rank #18,878 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Thé Fantaisie

Roger & Gallet

4.06233 votes

Rank #5,131 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Thé Fantaisie takes 5 of 7 categories.

Tsuzumi Boshi
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Thé Fantaisie
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Tsuzumi Boshi1/7

Thé Fantaisie5/7

Ratings & consensus: Tsuzumi Boshi
Community sentiment: Thé Fantaisie
Longevity: Thé Fantaisie
Sillage & projection: Thé Fantaisie
Value for money: Thé Fantaisie
Versatility: Tie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Thé Fantaisie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tsuzumi BoshiDI SER

Thé FantaisieRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

4.06/ 5 · 233 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerTsuzumi BoshiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

44%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerThé FantaisieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityThé Fantaisie

SillageThé Fantaisie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value77

Category winnerThé FantaisieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Japanese LemonCardamom

Heart1.5-3 hrs

GeraniumFennelNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

Pine TreeSandalwoodPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Palisander Rosewood

Top

LemonMandarin OrangeOrangeCardamomPine TreeCorianderGeranium

Heart

Black TeaPink PepperNutmegClary SagePalmarosa

Base

CedarVetiverBenzoinSandalwoodCopahu BalmCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Geranium, Nutmeg and Pine Tree. Durations are only published for Tsuzumi Boshi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall56

Winter31

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer100

Fall34

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex64

Women0

Work 44%Casual 38%Date 13%Party 5%

Men2

Unisex42

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,878

PerfumerYasuyuki Shinohara

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#5,131

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerThé FantaisieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DI SER Tsuzumi Boshi delivers an immediate rush of sour Japanese lemon peel backed by green, crushed cardamom pods. It feels intensely clean right out of the nozzle. Within ten minutes, the citrus bite softens as herbal fennel and earthy geranium take over the middle projection. The base settles into authentic Japanes…

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Thé Fantaisie opens with juicy citrus, black tea and a lively pinch of spice, then settles into soft woods with a clean, airy feel. Reviews describe it as fresh but layered, especially good in warm weather, with a sharper edge for some wearers and a tea note that can feel more persistent than many light colognes.

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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, Tsuzumi Boshi or Thé Fantaisie?

Thé Fantaisie takes 5 of 7 categories. Tsuzumi Boshi is rated 4.37/5 from 46 votes; Thé Fantaisie is rated 4.06/5 from 233 votes. Choose Tsuzumi Boshi for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Thé Fantaisie for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Tsuzumi Boshi or Thé Fantaisie?

Thé Fantaisie lasts longest (Thé Fantaisie 63/100, Tsuzumi Boshi 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tsuzumi Boshi or Thé Fantaisie?

Thé Fantaisie projects furthest (Thé Fantaisie 54/100, Tsuzumi Boshi 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tsuzumi Boshi and Thé Fantaisie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Geranium, Nutmeg and Pine Tree.

Is Tsuzumi Boshi or Thé Fantaisie better for summer or winter?

For summer, Thé Fantaisie is the stronger pick. For winter, Tsuzumi Boshi is the stronger pick. Tsuzumi Boshi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tsuzumi Boshi and Thé Fantaisie?

Tsuzumi Boshi has top notes of Japanese Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of Geranium, Fennel and Nutmeg, a base of Pine Tree, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). Thé Fantaisie has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Black Tea, Pink Pepper, Nutmeg and Clary Sage, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Benzoin and Sandalwood.