Fragrance comparison

Nosy Manitra vs Chariot

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 246 ratings analysed

2 wins

Nosy Manitra

AAWED

4.673 votes

Rank #53,367 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Chariot

Boadicea the Victorious

4.12243 votes

Rank #7,210 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nosy Manitra takes 2 of 3 categories.

Nosy Manitra
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Chariot
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Nosy Manitra2/3

Chariot1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nosy Manitra
Sillage & projection: Nosy Manitra
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chariot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nosy ManitraAAWED

ChariotBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

4.12/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

48%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNosy Manitra

SillageNosy Manitra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value36

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

white floral69%

animalic61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

JasmineDried FruitsBergamotLeatherSaffron

Heart

PineappleYlang-YlangCedarRoseFreesiaLily of the Valley

Base

Cashmere WoodAmbergrisPatchouliMusk

Top

Red BerriesBlack CurrantAppleLimeBergamot

Heart

RoseNutmegCherry BlossomCardamomYlang-YlangJasmineFreesiaNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaBenzoinSaffronSandalwoodMuskPapyrusPatchouli

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Bergamot, Saffron and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring96

Summer43

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

Men19

Unisex55

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,367

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerChariotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nosy Manitra is a fruity leather with a soft floral lift and a warm, musky base. It opens on saffron, bergamot and jasmine over a dried-fruit sweetness, then turns more tropical as pineapple and ylang-ylang show up around creamy woods. In the dry-down, cashmere wood, ambergris, patchouli and musk give it a smooth, sl…

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Boadicea the Victorious Chariot opens with a tart flash of black currant, acidic red berries, and zesty lime before settling into lush rose and white florals. A deep base of agarwood, earthy patchouli, and creamy vanilla anchors the sweetness. It performs best during cool autumn afternoons and formal evening gathering…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nosy Manitra or Chariot?

Nosy Manitra takes 2 of 3 categories. Nosy Manitra is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Chariot is rated 4.12/5 from 243 votes. Choose Nosy Manitra for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Chariot for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nosy Manitra or Chariot?

Nosy Manitra lasts longest (Nosy Manitra 100/100, Chariot 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nosy Manitra or Chariot?

Nosy Manitra projects furthest (Nosy Manitra 100/100, Chariot 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nosy Manitra and Chariot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Bergamot, Saffron and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Nosy Manitra or Chariot better for summer or winter?

Nosy Manitra suits evening wear; Chariot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nosy Manitra and Chariot?

Nosy Manitra has top notes of Jasmine, Dried Fruits, Bergamot and Leather, heart notes of Pineapple, Ylang-Ylang, Cedar and Rose, a base of Cashmere Wood, Ambergris, Patchouli and Musk. Chariot has top notes of Red Berries, Black Currant, Apple and Lime, heart notes of Rose, Nutmeg, Cherry Blossom and Cardamom, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Benzoin and Saffron.