Core vs Manhattan Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Manhattan Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 3 categories.
CoreChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Manhattan Eau de ParfumChoose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Core0/3
Manhattan Eau de Parfum3/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Manhattan Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Manhattan Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Manhattan Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CoreLucertolabluManhattan Eau de ParfumRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.20/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.18/ 5 · 1,351 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hateNot enough votes yet
53%Love
23%Like
14%Ok
6%Dislike
4%Hate
590 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityManhattan Eau de Parfum
SillageManhattan Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody77%
earthy53%
green30%
vanilla100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
sweet77%
tobacco69%
aromatic61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AppleelemiLavender
Heart
VioletHeliotropePatchouli
Base
VetiverCedarMuskVanilla
Top
LavenderBasilBergamot
Heart
CoconutHeliotropeMay RoseVioletJasmine
Base
TobaccoVanillaCinnamonClovePine TreeBenzoinMuskGinger
InformationalShared notesLavender, Violet, Heliotrope and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#24,447
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#278
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews297
Category winnerManhattan Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCore 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 …
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, Core or Manhattan Eau de Parfum?
Manhattan Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 3 categories. Core is rated 3.20/5 from 8 votes; Manhattan Eau de Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 1,351 votes. Choose Core for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Manhattan Eau de Parfum for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Core or Manhattan Eau de Parfum?
Manhattan Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Manhattan Eau de Parfum 77/100, Core 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Core or Manhattan Eau de Parfum?
Manhattan Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Manhattan Eau de Parfum 66/100, Core 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Core and Manhattan Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Violet, Heliotrope and Musk.
Is Core or Manhattan Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
Core suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Core and Manhattan Eau de Parfum?
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 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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