329 vs Manhattan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Manhattan takes 4 of 5 categories.
329Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
ManhattanChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
3291/5
Manhattan4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Manhattan
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Manhattan
- Sillage & projection
- Manhattan
- Value for money
- 329
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Manhattan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
329ScentBarManhattanRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 35%Had 18%Want 48%
4.00/ 5 · 893 votes
Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%
Category winnerManhattanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
45%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
48%Love
20%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
16%Hate
132 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityManhattan
SillageManhattan
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner329Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
vanilla83%
sweet65%
tobacco48%
amber30%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, vanilla and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ClovesCinnamonGinger
Heart
Black TeaTobaccoCedarVetiverAbsinthe
Base
VanillaTonka BeanBenzoinAmbergrisHeliotrope
Top
LavenderBasilBergamot
Heart
CoconutHeliotropeJasmineVioletMay Rose
Base
TobaccoClovePatchouliVanillaCinnamonGingerCedarBenzoin
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Ginger, Tobacco and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer17
Fall100
Winter100
Day83
Night100
Spring29
Summer33
Fall100
Winter91
Day72
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#53,943
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#342
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews246
Category winnerManhattanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot329 by ScentBar is a spicy oriental fragrance for men and women that centers on cloves, ginger, and tobacco. Launched in 2018, it offers a warm, sweet profile that works well for casual daily wear. Its approachable character makes it a strong contender for those who enjoy spiced, resinous scents during the cooler mont…
Reviews →Manhattan is a warm, spicy tobacco fragrance with vanilla at its core, softened by powdery heliotrope and a faint coconut creaminess. It opens aromatic and polished, then settles into a rich woody sweetness. It suits buyers who enjoy the Tobacco Vanille style but want something smoother, darker, and more tailored. Sam…
Reviews →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, 329 or Manhattan?
Manhattan takes 4 of 5 categories. 329 is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes; Manhattan is rated 4.00/5 from 893 votes. Choose 329 for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Manhattan for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 329 or Manhattan?
Manhattan lasts longest (Manhattan 80/100, 329 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 329 or Manhattan?
Projection is very close: Manhattan 72/100, 329 71/100 for sillage.
Do 329 and Manhattan smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Ginger, Tobacco and Cedar.
Is 329 or Manhattan better for summer or winter?
329 suits evening wear; Manhattan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 329 and Manhattan?
329 has top notes of Cloves, Cinnamon and Ginger, heart notes of Black Tea, Tobacco, Cedar and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Benzoin and Ambergris. Manhattan has top notes of Lavender, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Tobacco, Clove, Patchouli and Vanilla.
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