Fragrance comparison

Manigua vs Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 709 ratings analysed

3 wins

Manigua

Ricardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

4.805 votes

Rank #12,692 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne

Roja Dove

3.99704 votes

Rank #1,980 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Manigua takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Manigua3/4

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ManiguaRicardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

Scandal Pour Homme Parfum CologneRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 92%

3.99/ 5 · 704 votes

Have 76%Had 24%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

45%Love

27%Like

13%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

704 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityManigua

SillageManigua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value28

Category winnerManiguaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

green84%

musky77%

cannabis69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

woody69%

lavender61%

Scent match42%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

LavenderLemonMintBergamotPetitgrainTarragonBasil

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyVioletRose de Mai

Base

MossAmbergrisCloveVetiverTonka BeanPatchouliCedarLabdanum

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Vetiver 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

Spring100

Summer83

Fall83

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men87

Unisex9

Women4

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#1,980

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews135

Category winnerScandal Pour Homme Parfum CologneHigher 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 Parfum Cologne is a polished aromatic fougere built around sharp lavender, bright citrus and a green, mossy spine. It opens brisk and bitter, then settles into a smoother, spiced drydown with tonka warmth and a slightly earthy, old-school barbershop feel. It suits someone who enjoys classic masculin…

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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 Parfum Cologne?

Manigua takes 3 of 4 categories. Manigua is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne is rated 3.99/5 from 704 votes. Choose Manigua for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Manigua or Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne?

Manigua lasts longest (Manigua 95/100, Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Manigua or Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne?

Manigua projects furthest (Manigua 63/100, Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Manigua and Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Vetiver and Labdanum.

Is Manigua or Scandal Pour Homme Parfum Cologne 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 Parfum Cologne?

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 Parfum Cologne has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Rose de Mai, a base of Moss, Ambergris, Clove and Vetiver.