Fragrance comparison

Bois de Langbian vs Mangoe Khus

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bois de Langbian

VENUE

3.333 votes

Rank #63,157 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Mangoe Khus

Ricardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

2.8116 votes

Rank #63,268 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois de Langbian takes 4 of 4 categories.

Bois de Langbian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mangoe Khus
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bois de Langbian4/4

Mangoe Khus0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bois de Langbian
Sillage & projection: Bois de Langbian
Value for money: Bois de Langbian
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois de Langbian

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois de LangbianVENUE

Mangoe KhusRicardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 4%Want 79%

2.81/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

44%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate45

Category winners

LongevityBois de Langbian

SillageBois de Langbian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value32

Category winnerBois de LangbianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

warm spicy70%

powdery60%

violet50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

GrapefruitVioletCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

Virginia CedarCardamomLeather

Base6-8+ hrs

Haitian VetiverAmbretteAmberwoodOakmoss

Top

GrapefruitApricotVerbenaGreen Mango

Heart

GardeniaHaitian VetiverCardamomBlack Pepper

Base

OakmossCoumarinLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Leather and Haitian Vetiver. Durations are only published for Bois de Langbian, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 8%

Men8

Unisex69

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,157

PerfumerAlvin Bunawan

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,268

PerfumerJorge Lee, Ricardo Ramos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois de LangbianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois de Langbian by VENUE brings a bracing, forest-mountain feel straight down to earth. The first spray releases a brisk snap of bitter grapefruit peel alongside powdery violet and dry cinnamon. It wakes you up fast. Soon, the tartness recedes to reveal dry Virginia cedar shavings, green cardamom, and a thin slice of…

Reviews →

Mangoe Khus by Ricardo Ramos is an unconventional chypre that highlights the tropical acidity of green mango balanced by the earthy depth of Haitian vetiver. It creates a polarizing yet refreshing scent profile that thrives in humid, warm conditions. This artistic creation moves away from standard fruity blends, offer…

Reviews →

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, Bois de Langbian or Mangoe Khus?

Bois de Langbian takes 4 of 4 categories. Bois de Langbian is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Mangoe Khus is rated 2.81/5 from 16 votes. Choose Bois de Langbian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mangoe Khus for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois de Langbian or Mangoe Khus?

Bois de Langbian lasts longest (Bois de Langbian 70/100, Mangoe Khus 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois de Langbian or Mangoe Khus?

Bois de Langbian projects furthest (Bois de Langbian 67/100, Mangoe Khus 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois de Langbian and Mangoe Khus smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Leather and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Bois de Langbian or Mangoe Khus better for summer or winter?

Bois de Langbian suits daytime wear; Mangoe Khus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois de Langbian and Mangoe Khus?

Bois de Langbian has top notes of Grapefruit, Violet and Cinnamon, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Cardamom and Leather, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Ambrette, Amberwood and Oakmoss. Mangoe Khus has top notes of Grapefruit, Apricot, Verbena and Green Mango, heart notes of Gardenia, Haitian Vetiver, Cardamom and Black Pepper, a base of Oakmoss, Coumarin, Labdanum and Leather.