Fragrance comparison

Raphael in Kathmandu vs Tropical Bliss

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Raphael in Kathmandu

THEN THERE

4.605 votes

Rank #43,823 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Tropical Bliss

Mango

4.005 votes

Rank #43,276 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Raphael in Kathmandu
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Tropical Bliss
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Raphael in Kathmandu2/4

Tropical Bliss2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Raphael in Kathmandu
Sillage & projection: Raphael in Kathmandu
Value for money: Tropical Bliss
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tropical Bliss

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Raphael in KathmanduTHEN THERE

Tropical BlissMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 3%Want 88%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 16%Had 0%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRaphael in Kathmandu

SillageRaphael in Kathmandu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value88

Category winnerTropical BlissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

floral61%

woody100%

fruity83%

sweet65%

white floral48%

powdery30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Marine notesStrawberryPineappleSaffronApple

Heart

LeatherFloral NotesPink PepperRhubarbJasmineRose

Base

VetiverCedarwoodSandalwoodAmberMusk

Notes

CedarwoodStrawberryJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Jasmine and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Tropical Bliss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 16%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,823

PerfumerAngela Ciampagna

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerTropical BlissHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Raphael in Kathmandu by THEN THERE opens with an immediate burst of salty marine notes, ripe strawberry, and tart apple balanced by spicy saffron. That bright fruitiness quickly yields to a dry heart dominated by textured leather, bitter rhubarb, and quiet floral notes. As the scent settles on skin over several hours,…

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Tropical Bliss by Mango delivers a bright splash of freshly sliced strawberry backed by clean white petals and crisp wood. The opening hits fast. Tart fruit and a brief flash of perfumer alcohol give way to creamy jasmine within ten minutes. It is sweet without feeling sticky or syrupy. Grounding the fruit is a dry ce…

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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, Raphael in Kathmandu or Tropical Bliss?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Raphael in Kathmandu is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Tropical Bliss is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Raphael in Kathmandu for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Tropical Bliss for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Raphael in Kathmandu or Tropical Bliss?

Raphael in Kathmandu lasts longest (Raphael in Kathmandu 93/100, Tropical Bliss 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Raphael in Kathmandu or Tropical Bliss?

Raphael in Kathmandu projects furthest (Raphael in Kathmandu 92/100, Tropical Bliss 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Raphael in Kathmandu and Tropical Bliss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Jasmine and Cedarwood.

Is Raphael in Kathmandu or Tropical Bliss better for summer or winter?

Raphael in Kathmandu suits day or night wear; Tropical Bliss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Raphael in Kathmandu and Tropical Bliss?

Raphael in Kathmandu has top notes of Marine notes, Strawberry, Pineapple and Saffron, heart notes of Leather, Floral Notes, Pink Pepper and Rhubarb, a base of Vetiver, Cedarwood, Sandalwood and Amber. Tropical Bliss features Cedarwood, Strawberry and Jasmine.