Fragrance comparison

Manigua vs al03

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 132 ratings analysed

Manigua

Ricardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

4.805 votes

Rank #12,692 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

al03

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.78127 votes

Rank #8,883 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

al03 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Manigua
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
al03
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Manigua1/4

al033/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Manigua
Sillage & projection: al03
Value for money: al03
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: al03

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ManiguaRicardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

al03biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 92%

3.78/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

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

28%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityManigua

Sillageal03

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value57

Category winneral03Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

green84%

musky77%

cannabis69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match30%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

LimeBergamotLavenderMintGardeniaLemonPetitgrainPineapple

Heart

RosemaryStar AniseArtemisiaGeraniumTarragonNutmegCarnationIris

Base

CedarLeatherVetiverIncensePatchouliCastoreumLabdanumOakmoss

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

Spring74

Summer37

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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#8,883

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winneral03Higher 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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al03 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Arturetto Landi. Top notes are Lime, Bergamot, Lavender, Mint, Gardenia, Lemon, Petitgrain, Pineapple and Peach; middle notes are Rosemary, Star Anise, Artemisia, Geranium, Tarragon, Nutmeg, Carnation, …

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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 al03?

al03 takes 3 of 4 categories. Manigua is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; al03 is rated 3.78/5 from 127 votes. Choose Manigua for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose al03 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Manigua or al03?

Manigua lasts longest (Manigua 95/100, al03 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Manigua or al03?

Projection is very close: al03 65/100, Manigua 63/100 for sillage.

Do Manigua and al03 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Vetiver, Nutmeg and Labdanum.

Is Manigua or al03 better for summer or winter?

Manigua suits day or night wear; al03 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Manigua and al03?

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. al03 has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Rosemary, Star Anise, Artemisia and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Leather, Vetiver and Incense.