Fragrance comparison

Manaal vs Dear Gabby

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

3 wins

Manaal

PARIS CORNER

4.3318 votes

Rank #35,147 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Dear Gabby

Alexandria Fragrances

3.333 votes

Rank #68,238 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Manaal takes 3 of 4 categories.

Manaal
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dear Gabby
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Manaal3/4

Dear Gabby1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ManaalPARIS CORNER

Dear GabbyAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 41%Had 13%Want 46%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

0%Love

33%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityManaal

SillageManaal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value100

Category winnerDear GabbyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

woody84%

sweet77%

green69%

tuberose61%

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

musky69%

fruity61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RhubarbPearBlack Currant

Heart2 to 4 hours

Orange BlossomTuberoseRose

Base3 to 6 hours

SandalwoodHazelnutWoody Notes

Top

GrapefruitOrange BlossomJasmineYlang-Ylang

Heart

Mandarin OrangeTuberoseBlack CurrantMusk

Base

SandalwoodLily-of-the-ValleyPearCashmeranPink PepperIris

InformationalShared notesPear, Black Currant, Orange Blossom and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Manaal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall30

Winter10

Day100

Night11

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,147

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#68,238

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerManaalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manaal by Paris Corner is an easygoing unisex fragrance that pairs bright orchard fruits with lush white flowers. It opens with the crisp sweetness of pear, the tart bite of black currant, and green rhubarb. This brisk start quickly gives way to a creamy floral core featuring tuberose, orange blossom, and fresh rose. …

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Dear Gabby reads as a bright white floral with a polished musky, woody base. Grapefruit and orange blossom give the opening a lively lift, then tuberose, jasmine, and soft fruit notes bring a smoother, creamier feel before sandalwood, cashmeran, and iris settle in. It looks best suited to someone who likes feminine fl…

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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, Manaal or Dear Gabby?

Manaal takes 3 of 4 categories. Manaal is rated 4.33/5 from 18 votes; Dear Gabby is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Manaal for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dear Gabby for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Manaal or Dear Gabby?

They last about the same: Manaal 62/100, Dear Gabby 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Manaal or Dear Gabby?

Manaal projects furthest (Manaal 54/100, Dear Gabby 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Manaal and Dear Gabby smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Black Currant, Orange Blossom and Tuberose.

Is Manaal or Dear Gabby better for summer or winter?

Manaal suits daytime wear; Dear Gabby suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Manaal and Dear Gabby?

Manaal has top notes of Rhubarb, Pear and Black Currant, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Hazelnut and Woody Notes. Dear Gabby has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Mandarin Orange, Tuberose, Black Currant and Musk, a base of Sandalwood, Lily-of-the-Valley, Pear and Cashmeran.