Fragrance comparison

G Clef vs Mangoe Khus

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 68 ratings analysed

5 wins

G Clef

Sarah Baker Perfumes

3.4852 votes

Rank #16,143 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Mangoe Khus

Ricardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

2.8116 votes

Rank #64,329 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

G Clef takes 5 of 5 categories.

G Clef
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mangoe Khus
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

G Clef5/5

Mangoe Khus0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

G ClefSarah Baker Perfumes

Mangoe KhusRicardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 54%

2.81/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 85%

Category winnerG ClefRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

20%Like

24%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate45

Category winners

LongevityG Clef

SillageG Clef

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value32

Category winnerG ClefBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrapefruitBergamotCaloneLavenderCoumarinHedioneOakmossAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitApricotVerbenaGreen Mango

Heart

GardeniaHaitian VetiverCardamomBlack Pepper

Base

OakmossCoumarinLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Coumarin and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall35

Winter15

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men8

Unisex69

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,143

PerfumerSarah Baker

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#64,329

PerfumerJorge Lee, Ricardo Ramos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerG ClefHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

G Clef is a breezy citrus aromatic with grapefruit, lavender and a salty, ozonic edge that gives it a coastal feel. It opens bright and airy, then settles into green oakmoss, soft woods and a faint coumarin sweetness. It suits warm weather especially well and usually reads fresh, textured and quietly distinctive rathe…

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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…

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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, G Clef or Mangoe Khus?

G Clef takes 5 of 5 categories. G Clef is rated 3.48/5 from 52 votes; Mangoe Khus is rated 2.81/5 from 16 votes. Choose G Clef for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mangoe Khus for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, G Clef or Mangoe Khus?

G Clef lasts longest (G Clef 78/100, Mangoe Khus 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, G Clef or Mangoe Khus?

G Clef projects furthest (G Clef 57/100, Mangoe Khus 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do G Clef and Mangoe Khus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Coumarin and Oakmoss.

Is G Clef or Mangoe Khus better for summer or winter?

G Clef suits daytime wear; Mangoe Khus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in G Clef and Mangoe Khus?

G Clef features Grapefruit, Bergamot, Calone, Lavender and Coumarin. 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.