Fragrance comparison

Manigua vs Scandal Pour Homme

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 676 ratings analysed

Manigua

Ricardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

4.805 votes

Rank #12,692 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Scandal Pour Homme

Roja Dove

4.17671 votes

Rank #1,078 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scandal Pour Homme takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Manigua1/4

Scandal Pour Homme3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ManiguaRicardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

Scandal Pour HommeRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 92%

4.17/ 5 · 671 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

58%Love

28%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

484 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityManigua

SillageScandal Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value37

Category winnerScandal Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

green84%

musky77%

cannabis69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and green

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

LemonLavenderPetitgrainBergamotTarragonBasilMint

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMay RoseViolet

Base

OakmossAmbergrisMuskClovesVetiverNutmegPatchouliCardamom

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Vetiver, Nutmeg and Musk. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

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#1,078

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews94

Category winnerScandal Pour HommeHigher 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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Scandal Pour Homme is a polished, old-school fougere with a bright citrus and herb opening, a floral heart that can read more prominent than expected, and a mossy, clove-tinged dry-down. It wears like a luxury barbershop scent, refined, green, and unmistakably classic. This suits shoppers who enjoy elegant masculine p…

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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 Scandal Pour Homme?

Scandal Pour Homme takes 3 of 4 categories. Manigua is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Scandal Pour Homme is rated 4.17/5 from 671 votes. Choose Manigua for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Scandal Pour Homme for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Manigua or Scandal Pour Homme?

Manigua lasts longest (Manigua 95/100, Scandal Pour Homme 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Manigua or Scandal Pour Homme?

Scandal Pour Homme projects furthest (Scandal Pour Homme 68/100, Manigua 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Manigua and Scandal Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Vetiver, Nutmeg and Musk.

Is Manigua or Scandal Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Manigua and Scandal Pour Homme?

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. Scandal Pour Homme has top notes of Lemon, Lavender, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, May Rose and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Ambergris, Musk and Cloves.