Fragrance comparison

Varens Original Tropical Sun vs Tangalunga

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

Varens Original Tropical Sun

Ulric de Varens

3.6010 votes

Rank #47,570 CitrusTropical

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23%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Tangalunga

Odoratika

4.1021 votes

Rank #38,417 SweetPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tangalunga takes 4 of 4 categories.

Varens Original Tropical Sun
Choose it for a citrus and tropical character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tangalunga
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Varens Original Tropical Sun0/4

Tangalunga4/4

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

Varens Original Tropical SunUlric de Varens

TangalungaOdoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%

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

20%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 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

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTangalunga

SillageTangalunga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

tropical86%

fruity72%

sweet58%

fresh44%

coconut30%

sweet100%

powdery92%

animalic84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitMangoMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

PassionfruitCoconut

Base4-6 hrs

VioletRose

Top

Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia

Base

CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot

InformationalShared notesMango and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Varens Original Tropical Sun, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night28

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 47%Work 20%Date 17%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,570

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#38,417

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerTangalungaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Varens Original Tropical Sun opens with an unmistakable splash of sharp grapefruit, juicy mango, and sweet mandarin orange. The fruit arrives fast. Within fifteen minutes, the tart citrus softens into a pulpy mix of passionfruit and smooth coconut milk that sits close to the skin. It feels like an ice-cold tropical fr…

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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, Varens Original Tropical Sun or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga takes 4 of 4 categories. Varens Original Tropical Sun is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Varens Original Tropical Sun for a citrus and tropical character. Best in summer, daytime 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, Varens Original Tropical Sun or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, Varens Original Tropical Sun 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Original Tropical Sun or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga projects furthest (Tangalunga 70/100, Varens Original Tropical Sun 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Original Tropical Sun and Tangalunga smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Mango and Mandarin Orange.

Is Varens Original Tropical Sun or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?

Varens Original Tropical Sun suits daytime wear; Tangalunga suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Original Tropical Sun and Tangalunga?

Varens Original Tropical Sun has top notes of Grapefruit, Mango and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Passionfruit and Coconut, a base of Violet and Rose. 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.