Fragrance comparison

Manigua vs Rimal

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 228 ratings analysed

Manigua

Ricardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

4.805 votes

Rank #12,692 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

Rimal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.35223 votes

Rank #24,004 Warm SpicyWoody

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.
Rimal
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Manigua2/4

Rimal2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Manigua
Sillage & projection: Rimal
Value for money: Rimal
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

RimalThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 92%

4.35/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

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

60%Love

24%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

223 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityManigua

SillageRimal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value35

Category winnerRimalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aromatic100%

citrus92%

green84%

musky77%

cannabis69%

herbal61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match7%Clearly different

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

SaffronNutmegCinnamonFruitsVanillaWhite FlowersBergamot

Heart

PatchouliSweet NotesIncenseYlang-YlangStyraxRose

Base

SandalwoodCaramelAgarwood (Oud)LeatherAmberVetiverLabdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Nutmeg, Musk 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

Spring86

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men56

Unisex39

Women5

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#24,004

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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Rimal by The Spirit of Dubai opens with a heavy burst of saffron, cinnamon, and sharp nutmeg before settling into smoky incense and dark agarwood. As it warms on skin, caramel and labdanum add a resinous sweetness against rugged leather. It fits cold winter nights, formal evening events, and crisp tailored coats where…

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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 Rimal?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Manigua is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Rimal is rated 4.35/5 from 223 votes. Choose Manigua for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Rimal for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Manigua or Rimal?

Manigua lasts longest (Manigua 95/100, Rimal 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Manigua or Rimal?

Rimal projects furthest (Rimal 75/100, Manigua 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Manigua and Rimal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Nutmeg, Musk and Labdanum.

Is Manigua or Rimal better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Manigua and Rimal?

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. Rimal has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Fruits, heart notes of Patchouli, Sweet Notes, Incense and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Caramel, Agarwood (Oud) and Leather.