Fragrance comparison

A Moment In Manhattan vs Parlez-Moi d’Amour

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 1,158 ratings analysed

4 wins

A Moment In Manhattan

Anka Kuş Parfüm

3.8775 votes

Rank #14,092 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Parlez-Moi d’Amour

John Galliano

3.741,083 votes

Rank #4,407 FruityRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Moment In Manhattan takes 4 of 7 categories.

A Moment In Manhattan
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Parlez-Moi d’Amour
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A Moment In Manhattan4/7

Parlez-Moi d’Amour3/7

Ratings & consensus: A Moment In Manhattan
Community sentiment: Parlez-Moi d’Amour
Longevity: A Moment In Manhattan
Sillage & projection: A Moment In Manhattan
Value for money: Parlez-Moi d’Amour
Versatility: A Moment In Manhattan
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Parlez-Moi d’Amour

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Moment In ManhattanAnka Kuş Parfüm

Parlez-Moi d’AmourJohn Galliano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%

3.74/ 5 · 1,083 votes

Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%

Category winnerA Moment In ManhattanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

17%Like

21%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

75 votes

26%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

1,083 votes

Category winnerParlez-Moi d’AmourMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityA Moment In Manhattan

SillageA Moment In Manhattan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value64

Category winnerParlez-Moi d’AmourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

fruity84%

musky77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

rose92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fruity, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MuskBitter Orange

Heart

BlueberryAmbergrisSaffronSea NotesVanillaLavender

Base

BenzoinCastoreumWoody NotesLabdanumSandalwoodCypressCinnamon

Top15-30 mins

BlueberryBergamotGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

MuskCypressPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMusk, Blueberry and Cypress. Durations are only published for Parlez-Moi d’Amour, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day100

Night35

Category winnerA Moment In ManhattanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex71

Women12

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Casual 37%Date 26%Work 21%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,092

PerfumerAli Erkekli

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#4,407

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerParlez-Moi d’AmourHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Moment In Manhattan by Anka Kuş Parfüm opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange alongside a heavy, pillowy musk. Within minutes, syrupy blueberry and warm cinnamon rise from the skin, cut through by a subtle splash of salty sea notes. The fragrance soon settles into a darker, animalic foundation where dense labdanu…

Reviews →

John Galliano Parlez-Moi d'Amour is an unconventional fruity floral eau de toilette that trades typical sweet vanilla for tart fruit and crisp green woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of wild blueberry, fresh ginger root, and sparkling bergamot peel. It grabs your attention fast. Give it five minutes to settle …

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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, A Moment In Manhattan or Parlez-Moi d’Amour?

A Moment In Manhattan takes 4 of 7 categories. A Moment In Manhattan is rated 3.87/5 from 75 votes; Parlez-Moi d’Amour is rated 3.74/5 from 1,083 votes. Choose A Moment In Manhattan for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Parlez-Moi d’Amour for a fruity and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A Moment In Manhattan or Parlez-Moi d’Amour?

A Moment In Manhattan lasts longest (A Moment In Manhattan 70/100, Parlez-Moi d’Amour 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Moment In Manhattan or Parlez-Moi d’Amour?

A Moment In Manhattan projects furthest (A Moment In Manhattan 59/100, Parlez-Moi d’Amour 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Moment In Manhattan and Parlez-Moi d’Amour smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Musk, Blueberry and Cypress.

Is A Moment In Manhattan or Parlez-Moi d’Amour better for summer or winter?

For summer, A Moment In Manhattan is the stronger pick. For winter, A Moment In Manhattan is the stronger pick. Parlez-Moi d’Amour suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Moment In Manhattan and Parlez-Moi d’Amour?

A Moment In Manhattan has top notes of Musk and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Blueberry, Ambergris, Saffron and Sea Notes, a base of Benzoin, Castoreum, Woody Notes and Labdanum. Parlez-Moi d’Amour has top notes of Blueberry, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cypress and Patchouli.