Lilac vs Manhattan Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Manhattan Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.
LilacChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Manhattan Eau de ParfumChoose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Lilac2/7
Manhattan Eau de Parfum5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Manhattan Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Manhattan Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- Manhattan Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Manhattan Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- Lilac
- Versatility
- Lilac
- 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
LilacRoja DoveManhattan Eau de ParfumRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 214 votes
Have 34%Had 16%Want 50%
4.18/ 5 · 1,351 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerManhattan Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
32%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
112 votes
53%Love
23%Like
14%Ok
6%Dislike
4%Hate
590 votes
Category winnerManhattan Eau de ParfumMost 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 winnerLilacBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
warm spicy84%
white floral77%
citrus69%
vanilla61%
vanilla100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
sweet77%
tobacco69%
aromatic61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bergamot
Heart
HeliotropeVioletOrange BlossomYlang-YlangJasmineRosePeach
Base
AmyrisGingerOrris RootOakmossVanillaPeru BalsamCinnamonCedar
Top
LavenderBasilBergamot
Heart
CoconutHeliotropeMay RoseVioletJasmine
Base
TobaccoVanillaCinnamonClovePine TreeBenzoinMuskGinger
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Heliotrope, Violet and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer74
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Spring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLilacMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,550
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews32
Overall rank#277
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews297
Category winnerManhattan Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRoja Dove Lilac wears more like a refined floral bouquet than a true lilac soliflore. Bergamot gives it a polished lift, then violet, heliotrope, orange blossom, jasmine and peach create a soft, powdery heart with a dressed-up feel. As it settles, the woods, moss, vanilla and warm spices add texture rather than heavin…
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, Lilac or Manhattan Eau de Parfum?
Manhattan Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Lilac is rated 4.04/5 from 214 votes; Manhattan Eau de Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 1,351 votes. Choose Lilac for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Manhattan Eau de Parfum for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Lilac or Manhattan Eau de Parfum?
They last about the same: Manhattan Eau de Parfum 77/100, Lilac 75/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Lilac or Manhattan Eau de Parfum?
Projection is very close: Manhattan Eau de Parfum 66/100, Lilac 64/100 for sillage.
Do Lilac and Manhattan Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Heliotrope, Violet and Jasmine.
Is Lilac or Manhattan Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Lilac is the stronger pick. For winter, Manhattan Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lilac and Manhattan Eau de Parfum?
Lilac has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Violet, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amyris, Ginger, Orris Root and Oakmoss. 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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