Fragrance comparison

Grace vs Manchester Cologne

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

3 wins

Grace

Boadicea the Victorious

3.9453 votes

Rank #15,894 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Manchester Cologne

Manchester

3.679 votes

Rank #54,589 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grace takes 3 of 3 categories.

Grace
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Manchester Cologne
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Grace3/3

Manchester Cologne0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GraceBoadicea the Victorious

Manchester CologneManchester

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 21%Had 22%Want 57%

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 26%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

11%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityGrace

SillageGrace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

white floral30%

woody100%

warm spicy91%

powdery83%

patchouli74%

iris65%

earthy56%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeBergamotPetitgrainLemonGrapefruitMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart

NutmegClary SageNeroliLavenderJasmineVioletPepperCardamom

Base

VanillaWoody NotesTonka Bean

Top20-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

PepperMandarin OrangeLime

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodOrris RootPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Manchester Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer100

Fall25

Winter6

Day100

Night–

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex50

Women8

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,894

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#54,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGraceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grace by Boadicea the Victorious is an aromatic spicy unisex fragrance that centers on a vibrant citrus opening paired with warm herbal undertones. The scent opens with a sharp, invigorating splash of lime, bergamot, grapefruit, and mandarin orange, accented by green petitgrain for a natural leaf bitterness. As the t…

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Manchester Cologne opens with a brisk, tangy splash of bitter grapefruit and sunlit bergamot that wakes up the senses. Seconds after spraying, a crackle of crushed black pepper cuts through juicy mandarin orange and sharp lime zest. It feels lively. As the initial citrus fizz softens, the fragrance deepens into an ear…

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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, Grace or Manchester Cologne?

Grace takes 3 of 3 categories. Grace is rated 3.94/5 from 53 votes; Manchester Cologne is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Grace for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Manchester Cologne for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Grace or Manchester Cologne?

Grace lasts longest (Grace 69/100, Manchester Cologne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grace or Manchester Cologne?

Grace projects furthest (Grace 74/100, Manchester Cologne 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grace and Manchester Cologne smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange.

Is Grace or Manchester Cologne better for summer or winter?

Grace suits daytime wear; Manchester Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grace and Manchester Cologne?

Grace has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Clary Sage, Neroli and Lavender, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Tonka Bean. Manchester Cologne has top notes of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Lime, a base of Sandalwood, Orris Root and Patchouli.