Fragrance comparison

Ki vs Manhattan

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 958 ratings analysed

Mirko Buffini Firenze

4.0665 votes

Rank #33,106 VanillaCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Manhattan

Roja Dove

4.00893 votes

Rank #342 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Manhattan takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ki
Choose it for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Manhattan
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ki2/7

Manhattan5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KiMirko Buffini Firenze

ManhattanRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 30%Had 20%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 893 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%

Category winnerManhattanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

65 votes

48%Love

20%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

16%Hate

132 votes

Category winnerKiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityManhattan

SillageManhattan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value53

Category winnerManhattanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

coconut92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

floral69%

aldehydic61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SesameAldehydesOrangeBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

CoconutMagnoliaCinnamonRoseClove

Base

VanillaAmberMusk

Top

LavenderBasilBergamot

Heart

CoconutHeliotropeJasmineVioletMay Rose

Base

TobaccoClovePatchouliVanillaCinnamonGingerCedarBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coconut, Cinnamon and Clove. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night81

Spring29

Summer33

Fall100

Winter91

Day72

Night100

Category winnerKiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex76

Women24

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,106

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#342

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Category winnerManhattanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ki by Mirko Buffini Firenze opens with a sharp burst of bright aldehydes and crisp bergamot before shifting into a warm, nut-tinted gourmand profile. Nutty sesame seeds pair with creamy coconut milk in the heart, while subtle pink pepper and dry cinnamon lend an unexpected bite. As the bright citrus recedes, rich vani…

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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, Ki or Manhattan?

Manhattan takes 5 of 7 categories. Ki is rated 4.06/5 from 65 votes; Manhattan is rated 4.00/5 from 893 votes. Choose Ki for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Manhattan for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ki or Manhattan?

Manhattan lasts longest (Manhattan 80/100, Ki 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ki or Manhattan?

Manhattan projects furthest (Manhattan 72/100, Ki 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ki and Manhattan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coconut, Cinnamon and Clove.

Is Ki or Manhattan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ki is the stronger pick. For winter, Manhattan is the stronger pick. Ki suits daytime wear; Manhattan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ki and Manhattan?

Ki has top notes of Sesame, Aldehydes, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Magnolia, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk. 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.