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Annam vs Riz de Mangue

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

Updated 190 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Annam takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Annam

    Choose it for a lactonic and savory character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Riz de Mangue

    Choose it for a lactonic and savory character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Annam6/7
Riz de Mangue1/7
Ratings & consensus
Annam
Community sentiment
Annam
Longevity
Annam
Sillage & projection
Annam
Value for money
Riz de Mangue
Versatility
Annam
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Annam

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AnnamTan Giudicelli
Riz de MangueLe Monde Gourmand
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.47/ 5 · 120 votes
Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%
4.03/ 5 · 70 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
Category winnerAnnamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
59%Love
33%Like
3%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

120 votes

47%Love
23%Like
19%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerAnnamMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate87
⏱ Longevity47
〰 Sillage45
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityAnnam

SillageAnnam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value30
¤ Price value87
Category winnerRiz de MangueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
lactonic100%
savory90%
white floral80%
sweet70%
musky60%
tuberose50%
lactonic100%
savory83%
sweet65%
tropical48%
fruity30%
Scent match55%Closely related · both lactonic, savory and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
MilkRiceMango

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMilk and Rice. Durations are only published for Riz de Mangue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer72
Fall75
Winter84
Day100
Night39
Spring51
Summer100
Fall44
Winter15
Day100
Night21
Category winnerAnnamMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex13
Women88
Men0
Unisex16
Women84
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#11,655

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerAnnamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Annam by Tan Giudicelli opens with warm steamed rice and fresh milk before unrolling thick white lilies and tuberose over clean musk. Released in 2000, it sits close to skin during quiet spring mornings or low-key rainy afternoons. The savory starch and milky creaminess soften the sharp florals, settling into smooth s…

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Riz de Mangue by Le Monde Gourmand captures the comfort of a classic Southeast Asian sweet treat in an accessible, lighthearted format. Built around a core of ripe mango, warm rice, and creamy milk, it opens with a juicy tropical flash before settling into a soft, savory grain profile. The sweetness remains gentle rat…

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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, Annam or Riz de Mangue?

Annam takes 6 of 7 categories. Annam is rated 4.47/5 from 120 votes; Riz de Mangue is rated 4.03/5 from 70 votes. Choose Annam for a lactonic and savory character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Riz de Mangue for a lactonic and savory character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Annam or Riz de Mangue?

Annam lasts longest (Annam 59/100, Riz de Mangue 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Annam or Riz de Mangue?

Annam projects furthest (Annam 66/100, Riz de Mangue 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Annam and Riz de Mangue smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lactonic, savory and sweet accords. Common notes include Milk and Rice.

Is Annam or Riz de Mangue better for summer or winter?

For summer, Riz de Mangue is the stronger pick. For winter, Annam is the stronger pick. Annam suits daytime wear; Riz de Mangue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Annam and Riz de Mangue?

Annam features Milk, Rice, Musk, Tuberose and Lily. Riz de Mangue features Milk, Rice and Mango.

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