Fragrance comparison

Manana vs Shades

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 138 ratings analysed

Manana

le Pelerin

3.4010 votes

Rank #61,579 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Shades

Armaf

3.89128 votes

Rank #9,109 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shades takes 4 of 5 categories.

Manana
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Shades
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Manana1/5

Shades4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mananale Pelerin

ShadesArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 19%Had 22%Want 58%

3.89/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerShadesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

40%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

23%Love

55%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityManana

SillageShades

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value69

Category winnerShadesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

coconut84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LimeCoconutNeroliCardamom

Heart1 to 2 hours

GeraniumPlum

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskCashmeranTonka Bean

Top

Violet LeafBergamotPineapplePlumLimeCardamom

Heart

Cedar NeedlesRosemaryGeraniumJasmineSage

Base

CedarSandalwoodAmbergrisWhite MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLime, Cardamom, Geranium and Plum. Durations are only published for Manana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men83

Unisex13

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,579

PerfumerScott Morchan

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#9,109

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerShadesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manana by le Pelerin presents a fresh, sunlit profile centered on zesty lime and clean musk. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lime rind, neroli, and sweet coconut, immediately balanced by warm cardamom spice. As the opening brightness settles, a floral touch of geranium joins dark plum in the heart, giving the bl…

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Armaf Shades opens with a sharp burst of lime and bergamot, combined with a green streak of violet leaf and a sweet touch of pineapple. This initial citrus blast quickly transitions into a classic clean aftershave vibe. The heart reveals herbal sage and geranium, which add a dry, masculine texture. On the skin, the d…

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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, Manana or Shades?

Shades takes 4 of 5 categories. Manana is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes; Shades is rated 3.89/5 from 128 votes. Choose Manana for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Shades for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Manana or Shades?

They last about the same: Manana 60/100, Shades 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Manana or Shades?

Shades projects furthest (Shades 63/100, Manana 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Manana and Shades smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Cardamom, Geranium and Plum.

Is Manana or Shades better for summer or winter?

Manana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Manana and Shades?

Manana has top notes of Lime, Coconut, Neroli and Cardamom, heart notes of Geranium and Plum, a base of Musk, Cashmeran and Tonka Bean. Shades has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Pineapple and Plum, heart notes of Cedar Needles, Rosemary, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Ambergris and White Musk.