Fragrance comparison

Manigua vs Vetiver

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

3 wins

Manigua

Ricardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

4.805 votes

Rank #12,692 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Vetiver

Roccobarocco

4.5317 votes

Rank #15,528 WoodyAromatic

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 fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Vetiver
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Manigua3/4

Vetiver1/4

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

VetiverRoccobarocco

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 92%

4.53/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 26%Had 10%Want 64%

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

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityManigua

SillageManigua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

green84%

musky77%

cannabis69%

herbal61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

mossy61%

Scent match33%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

BergamotPetitgrainOrangeLemon

Heart

VetiverSandalwoodOrris RootClary SageCarnation

Base

OakmossVanillaLeatherMyrrhLabdanumAmberTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Vetiver, 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

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

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#15,528

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Roccobarocco Vetiver is a masculine woody-chypre that defines 90s charm. It opens with sharp, citrusy bergamot and lemon, softening into an earthy vetiver and sandalwood heart. The base brings depth through oakmoss, leather, and vanilla, creating a balanced scent for cooler days. It feels professional yet grounded, ma…

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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 Vetiver?

Manigua takes 3 of 4 categories. Manigua is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Vetiver is rated 4.53/5 from 17 votes. Choose Manigua for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Vetiver for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Manigua or Vetiver?

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

Which projects more, Manigua or Vetiver?

Manigua projects furthest (Manigua 63/100, Vetiver 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Manigua and Vetiver smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Vetiver, Musk and Labdanum.

Is Manigua or Vetiver better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Manigua and Vetiver?

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. Vetiver has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Orris Root and Clary Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Vanilla, Leather and Myrrh.