L'Homme Idéal Extrême vs Manhattan Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême takes 4 of 7 categories.
L'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Manhattan Eau de ParfumChoose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
L'Homme Idéal Extrême4/7
Manhattan Eau de Parfum3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Community sentiment
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Longevity
- Manhattan Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Manhattan Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Versatility
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- 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
L'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeGuerlainManhattan Eau de ParfumRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.37/ 5 · 3,367 votes
Have 47%Had 9%Want 45%
4.18/ 5 · 1,351 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
27%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
3,367 votes
53%Love
23%Like
14%Ok
6%Dislike
4%Hate
590 votes
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeMost 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 winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
almond84%
tobacco77%
leather69%
warm spicy61%
vanilla100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
sweet77%
tobacco69%
aromatic61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both sweet, warm spicy and tobacco
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
AlmondPink PepperBergamot
Heart3 to 4 hours
PlumCinnamonHeliotrope
Base4 to 7 hours
TobaccoLeatherPatchouliCedar
Top
LavenderBasilBergamot
Heart
CoconutHeliotropeMay RoseVioletJasmine
Base
TobaccoVanillaCinnamonClovePine TreeBenzoinMuskGinger
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cinnamon, Heliotrope and Tobacco. Durations are only published for L'Homme Idéal Extrême, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring58
Summer16
Fall100
Winter99
Day75
Night100
Spring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,227
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews207
Overall rank#276
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews297
Category winnerManhattan Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Homme Idéal Extrême by Guerlain presents a rich interpretation of the brand's almond signature. The fragrance opens with zesty bergamot, vibrant pink pepper, and a distinctive nutty almond accord. As the initial brightness settles, luscious ripe plum and warm cinnamon emerge, softened by powdery heliotrope in the he…
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, L'Homme Idéal Extrême or Manhattan Eau de Parfum?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Homme Idéal Extrême is rated 4.37/5 from 3,367 votes; Manhattan Eau de Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 1,351 votes. Choose L'Homme Idéal Extrême for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening 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, L'Homme Idéal Extrême or Manhattan Eau de Parfum?
Manhattan Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Manhattan Eau de Parfum 77/100, L'Homme Idéal Extrême 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Homme Idéal Extrême or Manhattan Eau de Parfum?
Manhattan Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Manhattan Eau de Parfum 66/100, L'Homme Idéal Extrême 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Homme Idéal Extrême and Manhattan Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and tobacco accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cinnamon, Heliotrope and Tobacco.
Is L'Homme Idéal Extrême or Manhattan Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'Homme Idéal Extrême is the stronger pick. For winter, Manhattan Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. L'Homme Idéal Extrême suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Homme Idéal Extrême and Manhattan Eau de Parfum?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême has top notes of Almond, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Plum, Cinnamon and Heliotrope, a base of Tobacco, Leather, Patchouli and Cedar. 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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