Fragrance comparison

Roseaoud & Musc vs Castiamanti

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 557 ratings analysed

Roseaoud & Musc

Mancera

3.92297 votes

Rank #8,008 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Castiamanti

Agatho Parfum

3.93260 votes

Rank #4,411 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Castiamanti takes 4 of 7 categories.

Roseaoud & Musc
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Castiamanti
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Roseaoud & Musc3/7

Castiamanti4/7

Ratings & consensus: Roseaoud & Musc
Community sentiment: Castiamanti
Longevity: Castiamanti
Sillage & projection: Castiamanti
Value for money: Roseaoud & Musc
Versatility: Roseaoud & Musc
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Castiamanti

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Roseaoud & MuscMancera

CastiamantiAgatho Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 260 votes

Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%

Category winnerRoseaoud & MuscRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

36%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

297 votes

42%Love

28%Like

15%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

179 votes

Category winnerCastiamantiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCastiamanti

SillageCastiamanti

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value47

Category winnerRoseaoud & MuscBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy91%

oud83%

musky74%

powdery65%

woody56%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

vanilla77%

oud69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both rose, warm spicy and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Spicy Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseSaffronJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwood

Top

LaurelsSaffronMyrtle

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)AmberIncenseLabdanumWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Roseaoud & Musc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night71

Spring39

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRoseaoud & MuscMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex55

Women31

Men19

Unisex62

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,008

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#4,411

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerCastiamantiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roseaoud & Musc by Mancera delivers a clean, modern take on the classic Arabian rose-oud style. The scent kicks off with a dry burst of culinary spices and bright saffron before quickly opening into sweet jasmine and a deep crimson rose. Rather than overwhelming you with barnyard funk, the agarwood base remains polish…

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Castiamanti opens with a dense saffron and rose pairing that quickly turns smoky, resinous and warm. Vanilla, incense and oud give it a sticky amber richness, while the floral heart keeps it from feeling flat. This reads bold, sensual and evening-leaning, especially in cooler weather. It suits someone who enjoys spicy…

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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, Roseaoud & Musc or Castiamanti?

Castiamanti takes 4 of 7 categories. Roseaoud & Musc is rated 3.92/5 from 297 votes; Castiamanti is rated 3.93/5 from 260 votes. Choose Roseaoud & Musc for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Castiamanti for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Roseaoud & Musc or Castiamanti?

Castiamanti lasts longest (Castiamanti 81/100, Roseaoud & Musc 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roseaoud & Musc or Castiamanti?

Castiamanti projects furthest (Castiamanti 75/100, Roseaoud & Musc 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roseaoud & Musc and Castiamanti smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Roseaoud & Musc or Castiamanti better for summer or winter?

For summer, Roseaoud & Musc is the stronger pick. For winter, Roseaoud & Musc is the stronger pick. Roseaoud & Musc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roseaoud & Musc and Castiamanti?

Roseaoud & Musc has top notes of Spicy Notes, heart notes of Rose, Saffron and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), White Musk and Sandalwood. Castiamanti has top notes of Laurels, Saffron and Myrtle, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Incense.