Fragrance comparison

Core vs Manhattan

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 901 ratings analysed

Core

Lucertolablu

3.208 votes

Rank #24,447 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Manhattan

Roja Dove

4.00893 votes

Rank #342 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Manhattan takes 3 of 3 categories.

Core
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Manhattan
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Core0/3

Manhattan3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Manhattan
Sillage & projection: Manhattan
Value for money: Not scored
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

CoreLucertolablu

ManhattanRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.00/ 5 · 893 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityManhattan

SillageManhattan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value53

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody77%

earthy53%

green30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleelemiLavender

Heart

VioletHeliotropePatchouli

Base

VetiverCedarMuskVanilla

Top

LavenderBasilBergamot

Heart

CoconutHeliotropeJasmineVioletMay Rose

Base

TobaccoClovePatchouliVanillaCinnamonGingerCedarBenzoin

InformationalShared notesLavender, Violet, Heliotrope and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring29

Summer33

Fall100

Winter91

Day72

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,447

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#342

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Category winnerManhattanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Core by Lucertolablu is an aromatic fougere that balances crisp apple with deep woods. Launched in 2022, it works well as a versatile daily scent for anyone who enjoys herbal freshness grounded by a subtle, earthy base. Its structure makes it reliable for professional settings or casual weekends throughout the spring …

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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…

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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, Core or Manhattan?

Manhattan takes 3 of 3 categories. Core is rated 3.20/5 from 8 votes; Manhattan is rated 4.00/5 from 893 votes. Choose Core for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Manhattan for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Core or Manhattan?

Manhattan lasts longest (Manhattan 80/100, Core 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Core or Manhattan?

Manhattan projects furthest (Manhattan 72/100, Core 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Core and Manhattan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Violet, Heliotrope and Patchouli.

Is Core or Manhattan better for summer or winter?

Core suits day or night wear; Manhattan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Core and Manhattan?

Core has top notes of Apple, elemi and Lavender, heart notes of Violet, Heliotrope and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Musk and Vanilla. 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.