Fragrance comparison

Wolfsbane vs Tangalunga

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 168 ratings analysed

Wolfsbane

Parfums Quartana

3.71147 votes

Rank #11,735 WoodyEarthy

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10%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Tangalunga

Odoratika

4.1021 votes

Rank #40,734 SweetPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tangalunga takes 4 of 5 categories.

Wolfsbane
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tangalunga
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Wolfsbane1/5

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: Wolfsbane

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WolfsbaneParfums Quartana

TangalungaOdoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 25%Had 7%Want 67%

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

34%Love

30%Like

12%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

147 votes

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

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTangalunga

SillageTangalunga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTangalungaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

green84%

white floral77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

sweet100%

powdery92%

animalic84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match10%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

TruffleAbsintheTuberoseFig LeafTobacco BlossomBenzoinPatchouliCuminAngelicaVetiverCastoreumGinger

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia

Base

CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot

InformationalShared notesTuberose. Durations are only published for Wolfsbane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer23

Fall100

Winter81

Day51

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex67

Women14

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,735

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#40,734

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWolfsbaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wolfsbane by Parfums Quartana is an unconventional oriental fragrance that centers on dark herbs, earthy truffle, and bitter absinthe. The scent opens with a sharp flash of green fig leaf, pungent ginger, and licorice-tinted wormwood. As the initial herbal punch settles, a fleshy tuberose and sweet prunol emerge again…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Wolfsbane or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga takes 4 of 5 categories. Wolfsbane is rated 3.71/5 from 147 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Wolfsbane for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening 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, Wolfsbane or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, Wolfsbane 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wolfsbane or Tangalunga?

Projection is very close: Tangalunga 70/100, Wolfsbane 68/100 for sillage.

Do Wolfsbane and Tangalunga smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Tuberose.

Is Wolfsbane or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?

Wolfsbane suits evening wear; Tangalunga suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wolfsbane and Tangalunga?

Wolfsbane features Truffle, Absinthe, Tuberose, Fig Leaf and Tobacco Blossom. 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.