Fragrance comparison

Eureka vs Manhattan

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 144 ratings analysed

Eureka

Reinvented

4.03142 votes

Rank #4,737 Warm SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Manhattan

Primera Perfumes

3.502 votes

Rank #71,119 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Eureka
Choose it for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Manhattan
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Eureka2/4

Manhattan2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Manhattan
Sillage & projection: Manhattan
Value for money: Eureka
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eureka

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EurekaReinvented

ManhattanPrimera Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityManhattan

SillageManhattan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEurekaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

ozonic69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

earthy77%

soft spicy69%

animalic61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafBergamotCoffee

Heart

NutmegJasmineCardamomBlack Pepper

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodTolu BalsamStyrax

Top30 to 45 minutes

CorianderBlack PepperViolet LeafSpicesAppleBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

CardamomLeatherCoffeeGreen AccordTonka BeanWoody Notes

Base8 to 12+ hours

Haitian VetiverPatchouliOakmossSandalwoodAmbergrisVanillaTobacco

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Bergamot, Coffee and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Manhattan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer29

Fall100

Winter88

Day92

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex60

Women16

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,737

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#71,119

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEurekaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eureka is a spicy, woody scent with a bright violet leaf and bergamot lift, then an unexpected coffee twist that can read slightly cola-like on skin. The heart turns nutmeg-forward with cardamom and pepper, before settling into patchouli, sandalwood and resinous balsams. It is the kind of perfume that can feel smooth …

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Manhattan by Primera Perfumes is a dense oriental spicy blend built around rich leather, dark coffee, and dry woods. It opens with an energetic spark of bergamot, crisp apple, and violet leaf, paired alongside sharp black pepper and coriander. As the brisk opening settles, a warm heart emerges with cardamom, tonka bea…

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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, Eureka or Manhattan?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Eureka is rated 4.03/5 from 142 votes; Manhattan is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Eureka for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Manhattan for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eureka or Manhattan?

Manhattan lasts longest (Manhattan 100/100, Eureka 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eureka or Manhattan?

Manhattan projects furthest (Manhattan 100/100, Eureka 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eureka and Manhattan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Coffee and Cardamom.

Is Eureka or Manhattan better for summer or winter?

Eureka suits evening wear; Manhattan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eureka and Manhattan?

Eureka has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot and Coffee, heart notes of Nutmeg, Jasmine, Cardamom and Black Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tolu Balsam and Styrax. Manhattan has top notes of Coriander, Black Pepper, Violet Leaf and Spices, heart notes of Cardamom, Leather, Coffee and Green Accord, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.