Fragrance comparison

Manar vs TOWA

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

Manar

Touch Of Oud

3.002 votes

Rank #25,494 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

TOWA

Nilafar du Nil

3.9735 votes

Rank #10,011 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

TOWA takes 4 of 4 categories.

Manar
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in spring.
TOWA
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Manar0/4

TOWA4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ManarTouch Of Oud

TOWANilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

3.97/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 29%Had 4%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

59%Love

24%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTOWA

SillageTOWA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value76

Category winnerTOWABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

smoky84%

musky77%

leather69%

fruity61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

balsamic61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LeatherPepperViolet Leaves

Heart

RaspberryCedarIncense

Base

MuskStyraxAmber

Top

CardamomCoffee CO2HeliotropeBergamotLemon

Heart

RoseDark ChocolateBrown sugarRumTonka BeanEgyptian JasmineRaspberryBenzoin

Base

IncenseCashmere WoodAgarwood (Oud)Bourbon VanillaStyraxAmbrocenideMuscenoneCedar

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Cedar, Incense and Styrax. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring68

Summer32

Fall79

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men41

Unisex53

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,494

PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#10,011

PerfumerMichelle Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerTOWAHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manar by Touch Of Oud opens with a sharp, spirited blend of leather and pepper. This unisex fragrance balances these bold top notes with a heart of sweet raspberry and smoky incense. It settles into a rich, woody base of cedar, amber, and styrax, making it a versatile choice for formal autumn events or crisp evenings …

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TOWA by Nilafar du Nil is a bold unisex fragrance centered on coffee and warm spices. Launched in 2022, it opens with a sharp kick of cardamom and coffee CO2, softening into a heart of dark chocolate and rum. This creation suits those who enjoy rich, resinous scents during colder months, providing a comforting yet sop…

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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, Manar or TOWA?

TOWA takes 4 of 4 categories. Manar is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; TOWA is rated 3.97/5 from 35 votes. Choose Manar for a amber and woody character. Best in spring. Choose TOWA for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Manar or TOWA?

TOWA lasts longest (TOWA 84/100, Manar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Manar or TOWA?

TOWA projects furthest (TOWA 74/100, Manar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Manar and TOWA smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Cedar, Incense and Styrax.

Is Manar or TOWA better for summer or winter?

TOWA suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Manar and TOWA?

Manar has top notes of Leather, Pepper and Violet Leaves, heart notes of Raspberry, Cedar and Incense, a base of Musk, Styrax and Amber. TOWA has top notes of Cardamom, Coffee CO2, Heliotrope and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Dark Chocolate, Brown sugar and Rum, a base of Incense, Cashmere Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Bourbon Vanilla.