Fragrance comparison

Gravitation vs Manchester Cologne

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

2 wins

Gravitation

M.INT

3.7533 votes

Rank #19,001 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%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?

Gravitation takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Gravitation2/3

Manchester Cologne1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GravitationM.INT

Manchester CologneManchester

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

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

42%Love

25%Like

17%Ok

4%Dislike

13%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityGravitation

SillageManchester Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

citrus72%

woody58%

musky44%

amber30%

woody100%

warm spicy91%

powdery83%

patchouli74%

iris65%

earthy56%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeLimeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

JuniperTequilaPepperMarigoldGingerCorianderSage

Base

AmberVetiverMusk

Top20-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

PepperMandarin OrangeLime

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodOrris RootPatchouli

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night44

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex47

Women0

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#19,001

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#54,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGravitationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gravitation by M.INT is a vibrant, aromatic green fragrance that blends sharp citrus top notes like lime and mandarin with a refreshing, herbaceous heart of juniper and sage. Designed for both men and women, this scent feels crisp and energetic, making it an excellent choice for daytime wear during the warm spring and…

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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, Gravitation or Manchester Cologne?

Gravitation takes 2 of 3 categories. Gravitation is rated 3.75/5 from 33 votes; Manchester Cologne is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Gravitation for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Manchester Cologne for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gravitation or Manchester Cologne?

Gravitation lasts longest (Gravitation 67/100, Manchester Cologne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gravitation or Manchester Cologne?

Manchester Cologne projects furthest (Manchester Cologne 67/100, Gravitation 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gravitation and Manchester Cologne smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lime, Bergamot and Grapefruit.

Is Gravitation or Manchester Cologne better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gravitation and Manchester Cologne?

Gravitation has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lime, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Juniper, Tequila, Pepper and Marigold, a base of Amber, Vetiver and Musk. 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.