Mango Manga vs Black Orchid

Mango Manga ranks among the lowest-rated fragrances on Fragrantica, with community consensus suggesting it's a deliberately provocative niche fragrance rather than a wearable scent. While some appreciate its bold artistic approach and note the pleasant dry down, the majority find the opening notes highly objectionable and impractical for real-world use.

The r/fragrance community has polarized opinions on Black Orchid, with many praising its unique dark, artistic character and exceptional longevity, while others find the heavy patchouli and earthy base off-putting. Most wearers report getting compliments when wearing it in the right context, though it requires careful application due to its extreme strength and works best as an occasional evening fragrance rather than daily wear.