Fragrance comparison

Manigua vs Aamal Metallique

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Manigua

Ricardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

4.805 votes

Rank #12,692 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Aamal Metallique

The Spirit of Dubai

3.449 votes

Rank #60,723 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Manigua
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Aamal Metallique
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Manigua2/4

Aamal Metallique2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ManiguaRicardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

Aamal MetalliqueThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 92%

3.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

33%Love

22%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityManigua

SillageAamal Metallique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value56

Category winnerAamal MetalliqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

green84%

musky77%

cannabis69%

herbal61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon VerbenaPetitgraincannabis

Heart

VetiverBerriesNutmegLichen

Base

MuskMineral notesLabdanumLeather

Top

PetitgrainCoconutBlackcurrantPeachBergamotNutmegLemon

Heart

Solar NotesYlang YlangLily of the ValleySaltOrchidTiareImmortelleJasmine

Base

AgarwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisVetiverVanillaTonkaPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Vetiver, Nutmeg and Labdanum. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,692

PerfumerJorge Lee, Ricardo Ramos

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#60,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerManiguaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manigua by Ricardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor captures the dense, green energy of a tropical jungle. It opens with sharp Lemon Verbena and Petitgrain, settling into a complex heart of Vetiver and Lichen. This unisex creation offers a unique, mineral-rich experience perfect for humid summer days when you want something gr…

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Aamal Metallique opens with an immediate burst of green petitgrain, tart blackcurrant, and juicy peach, backed by a rich swirl of creamy coconut. The top settles quickly into a radiant floral heart. Creamy ylang ylang, tiare, and powdery orchid mingle with a crisp mineral salt note and warm solar tones. As hours pass,…

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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, Manigua or Aamal Metallique?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Manigua is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Aamal Metallique is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Manigua for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Aamal Metallique for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Manigua or Aamal Metallique?

Manigua lasts longest (Manigua 95/100, Aamal Metallique 87/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Manigua or Aamal Metallique?

Aamal Metallique projects furthest (Aamal Metallique 67/100, Manigua 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Manigua and Aamal Metallique smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Vetiver, Nutmeg and Labdanum.

Is Manigua or Aamal Metallique better for summer or winter?

Manigua suits day or night wear; Aamal Metallique suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Manigua and Aamal Metallique?

Manigua has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Petitgrain and cannabis, heart notes of Vetiver, Berries, Nutmeg and Lichen, a base of Musk, Mineral notes, Labdanum and Leather. Aamal Metallique has top notes of Petitgrain, Coconut, Blackcurrant and Peach, heart notes of Solar Notes, Ylang Ylang, Lily of the Valley and Salt, a base of Agarwood, Sandalwood, Ambergris and Vetiver.