Bodacious vs Manhattan Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bodacious takes 5 of 7 categories.
BodaciousChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Manhattan Eau de ParfumChoose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.
Bodacious5/7
Manhattan Eau de Parfum2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bodacious
- Community sentiment
- Bodacious
- Longevity
- Bodacious
- Sillage & projection
- Bodacious
- Value for money
- Manhattan Eau de Parfum
- Versatility
- Manhattan Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bodacious
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BodaciousBoadicea the VictoriousManhattan Eau de ParfumRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 1,417 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.18/ 5 · 1,351 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerBodaciousRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
27%Like
7%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
979 votes
53%Love
23%Like
14%Ok
6%Dislike
4%Hate
590 votes
Category winnerBodaciousMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBodacious
SillageBodacious
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerManhattan Eau de ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
vanilla92%
almond84%
cherry77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
vanilla100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
sweet77%
tobacco69%
aromatic61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CherryCognacAlmondClove
Heart
HeliotropeJasmine SambacMoroccan Rose
Base
Tonka BeanVanillaTobaccoAmberSandalwoodMuskVetiver
Top
LavenderBasilBergamot
Heart
CoconutHeliotropeMay RoseVioletJasmine
Base
TobaccoVanillaCinnamonClovePine TreeBenzoinMuskGinger
InformationalShared notesClove, Heliotrope, Vanilla and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerManhattan Eau de ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#147
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews255
Overall rank#277
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews297
Category winnerBodaciousHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBodacious by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a boozy splash of dark cherry liqueur, spiced clove, and bitter almond. Created by perfumer Christian Provenzano, this gourmand oriental balance pairs ripe stone fruit with warm cognac, softening into a heart of powdery heliotrope and jasmine sambac on skin. As the top …
Reviews →Roja Dove Manhattan Eau de Parfum is a smooth tobacco vanilla with a polished, slightly nostalgic feel. Reviews point to a softer, less heavy take on the Tobacco Vanille style, with powdery heliotrope, creamy coconut, and gentle spice rounding it out. It suits cool weather, evening wear, and anyone who wants warmth wi…
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, Bodacious or Manhattan Eau de Parfum?
Bodacious takes 5 of 7 categories. Bodacious is rated 4.32/5 from 1,417 votes; Manhattan Eau de Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 1,351 votes. Choose Bodacious for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Manhattan Eau de Parfum for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Bodacious or Manhattan Eau de Parfum?
They last about the same: Bodacious 78/100, Manhattan Eau de Parfum 77/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Bodacious or Manhattan Eau de Parfum?
Projection is very close: Bodacious 68/100, Manhattan Eau de Parfum 66/100 for sillage.
Do Bodacious and Manhattan Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Clove, Heliotrope, Vanilla and Tobacco.
Is Bodacious or Manhattan Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Bodacious is the stronger pick. For winter, Bodacious is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bodacious and Manhattan Eau de Parfum?
Bodacious has top notes of Cherry, Cognac, Almond and Clove, heart notes of Heliotrope, Jasmine Sambac and Moroccan Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Tobacco and Amber. Manhattan Eau de Parfum has top notes of Lavender, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Heliotrope, May Rose and Violet, a base of Tobacco, Vanilla, Cinnamon and Clove.
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