Fragrance comparison

Manigua vs Tangalunga

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Manigua

Ricardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

4.805 votes

Rank #12,692 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Tangalunga

Odoratika

4.1021 votes

Rank #37,700 SweetPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tangalunga takes 3 of 4 categories.

Manigua
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Tangalunga
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Manigua1/4

Tangalunga3/4

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

TangalungaOdoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 92%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

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

52%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTangalunga

SillageTangalunga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTangalungaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

green84%

musky77%

cannabis69%

herbal61%

sweet100%

powdery92%

animalic84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match10%Clearly different · both musky

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

Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia

Base

CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot

InformationalShared notesMusk and Leather. 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

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

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#37,700

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

Reviews →

Tangalunga by Odoratika is a complex leather fragrance that plays with vibrant fruit notes. It opens with a splash of mandarin and mango, settling into a heart of champaca and jasmine. The base grounds this bold creation in civet, sandalwood, and leather. It is a distinct, modern choice for those who want a scent that…

Reviews →

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 Tangalunga?

Tangalunga takes 3 of 4 categories. Manigua is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Manigua for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Tangalunga for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Manigua or Tangalunga?

They last about the same: Tangalunga 96/100, Manigua 95/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Manigua or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga projects furthest (Tangalunga 70/100, Manigua 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Manigua and Tangalunga smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Musk and Leather.

Is Manigua or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Manigua and Tangalunga?

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. Tangalunga has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sweet Orange, Palm Leaf and Mango, heart notes of Champaca, Jasmine, Tuberose and Copaiba balm, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Leather and Musk.