Counterattack
Alexandria FragrancesEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Counterattack vs. Tango
Is Counterattack better than Tango?
Tango rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
AmberTonka BeanBergamotCardamomCinnamonVanillaSandalwoodLeatherWhite Musk
warm spicyaromaticfresh spicywoodypowderyambervanilla
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Counterattack and Tango?
| Counterattack | Tango | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Cécile Zarokian |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Counterattack and Tango smell?
Counterattack
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Lavender
Powdery
Amber
White Floral
Tango
Amber
Warm Spicy
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Balsamic
Animalic
Cinnamon
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Counterattack and Tango share?
Top
MintBergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange
CinnamonCardamomBergamotBlack pepper CO2Pink Pepper
Heart
LavenderCardamomCinnamonNutmegGeraniumJasmineViolet
BenzoinJasmine"Rose.Guaiac WoodMelilotus
Base
AmberTonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodCedarPatchouliLeatherFrankincenseWhite MuskIris
LeatherAmberVanillaWhite MuskSandalwoodTonka BeanWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
LavenderGeraniumJasmineVioletIris
Jasmine"Rose.
Spicy Notes
CardamomCinnamonNutmeg
CinnamonCardamomBlack pepper CO2Pink Pepper
Oriental Notes
Tonka BeanVanilla
BenzoinVanillaTonka Bean
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedar
SandalwoodGuaiac WoodWoody Notes
Citric Notes
BergamotGrapefruit
Bergamot
Amber
Amber
Amber
Animalic Notes
Leather
Leather
Musk
White Musk
White Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Counterattack and Tango work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Counterattack or Tango?
| Counterattack | Tango | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Counterattack and Tango?
Bold has become a dirty word in modern fragrance. Too loud, too much, too something. Counterattack disagrees. Classic masculine sensibility with nothing wasted, every note earns its place.Counterattack
The cardamom is not a supporting player. It's the moment the music shifts, sharp, distinctive, the thing people either lean into or step back from. This is your invitation.Tango
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