Fragrance comparison

Agar Rouge vs Mansa

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 144 ratings analysed

Agar Rouge

House of Coalesce

5.002 votes

Rank #41,133 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mansa

Pernoire

3.82142 votes

Rank #13,554 OudPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mansa takes 3 of 4 categories.

Agar Rouge
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mansa
Choose it for a oud and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Agar Rouge1/4

Mansa3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Agar RougeHouse of Coalesce

MansaPernoire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.82/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

34%Love

34%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMansa

SillageMansa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value32

Category winnerAgar RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose92%

musky84%

amber77%

oud69%

powdery61%

oud100%

powdery92%

rose84%

iris77%

soft spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both rose, oud and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronPink PepperOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseAgarwood (Oud)CedarCashmere Wood

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberMuskCaramelMoss

Top

Pink PepperOrrisBlackberry

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronAmberCassis

Base

HeliotropeMuskMossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Pink Pepper, Rose and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Agar Rouge, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day45

Night100

Spring48

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Date 39%Party 26%Work 18%Casual 16%

Men18

Unisex66

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,133

PerfumerMaud Chabanis

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,554

PerfumerAndreas Wilhelm

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMansaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agar Rouge by House of Coalesce delivers a velvety blend of spicy woods and dark floral petals. The saffron hits immediately. Right behind it, a splash of tart orange and sparkling pink pepper brightens the air. The fragrance quickly settles into a rich heart of crimson rose, dry cedar, and gentle agarwood. You will n…

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Pernoire Mansa opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and dark blackberry, grounded by an earthy orris root. As the top notes settle, a heavy heart of agarwood and dark rose takes control, backed by warm saffron and green cassis. The base resolves into dusty heliotrope, patchouli, and clean musk, balancing smoky wood…

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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, Agar Rouge or Mansa?

Mansa takes 3 of 4 categories. Agar Rouge is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Mansa is rated 3.82/5 from 142 votes. Choose Agar Rouge for a woody and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mansa for a oud and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Agar Rouge or Mansa?

Mansa lasts longest (Mansa 79/100, Agar Rouge 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agar Rouge or Mansa?

Mansa projects furthest (Mansa 62/100, Agar Rouge 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agar Rouge and Mansa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, oud and powdery accords. Common notes include Saffron, Pink Pepper, Rose and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Agar Rouge or Mansa better for summer or winter?

Agar Rouge suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agar Rouge and Mansa?

Agar Rouge has top notes of Saffron, Pink Pepper and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Cashmere Wood, a base of Amber, Musk, Caramel and Moss. Mansa has top notes of Pink Pepper, Orris and Blackberry, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Saffron and Amber, a base of Heliotrope, Musk, Moss and Patchouli.