Fragrance comparison

Lotus vs Manhattan Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 1,352 ratings analysed

Lotus

Mundus

5.001 votes

Rank #66,926 FruityCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

6%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Manhattan Eau de Parfum

Roja Dove

4.181,351 votes

Rank #277 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Manhattan Eau de Parfum takes 1 of 1 categories.

Lotus
Choose it for a fruity and caramel character.
Manhattan Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Lotus0/1

Manhattan Eau de Parfum1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

LotusMundus

Manhattan Eau de ParfumRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.18/ 5 · 1,351 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

53%Love

23%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

590 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value47

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fruity100%

caramel92%

leather84%

floral77%

ozonic69%

musky61%

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

tobacco69%

aromatic61%

Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CranberryViolet LeafCassiaBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

FrangipaniCedarCinnamon

Base6-8+ hrs

SuedeCaramelBenzoinPatchouliVetiverVanilla

Top

LavenderBasilBergamot

Heart

CoconutHeliotropeMay RoseVioletJasmine

Base

TobaccoVanillaCinnamonClovePine TreeBenzoinMuskGinger

InformationalShared notesBasil, Cinnamon, Benzoin and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Lotus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day71

Night100

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 26%Party 23%Work 17%

Men41

Unisex43

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#277

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews297

Category winnerManhattan Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lotus by Mundus takes an unusual detour from typical floral names. It hits the skin with an instant snap of tart cranberry and crushed basil before violet leaf adds a clean, watery green sharpness. You immediately notice the contrast. Within fifteen minutes, warm cinnamon and solar frangipani push through, softening t…

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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…

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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, Lotus or Manhattan Eau de Parfum?

Manhattan Eau de Parfum takes 1 of 1 categories. Lotus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Manhattan Eau de Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 1,351 votes. Choose Lotus for a fruity and caramel character. Choose Manhattan Eau de Parfum for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Do Lotus and Manhattan Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Basil, Cinnamon, Benzoin and Vanilla.

Is Lotus or Manhattan Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Lotus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lotus and Manhattan Eau de Parfum?

Lotus has top notes of Cranberry, Violet Leaf, Cassia and Basil, heart notes of Frangipani, Cedar and Cinnamon, a base of Suede, Caramel, Benzoin and Patchouli. 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.