Fragrance comparison

Manchester Cologne vs Avenir Triumph

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Manchester Cologne

Manchester

3.679 votes

Rank #54,589 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Avenir Triumph

Maison de l'Avenir

5.002 votes

Rank #33,563 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Avenir Triumph takes 3 of 3 categories.

Manchester Cologne
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Avenir Triumph
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Manchester Cologne0/3

Avenir Triumph3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Manchester CologneManchester

Avenir TriumphMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 26%Want 58%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAvenir Triumph

SillageAvenir Triumph

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

powdery83%

patchouli74%

iris65%

earthy56%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

green69%

woody61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

PepperMandarin OrangeLime

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodOrris RootPatchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitPetitgrainBergamotGalbanumLemonBasilMint

Heart

CinnamonJasmineVioletPepperGingerCloves

Base

Woody NotesSpicy NotesSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Pepper and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Manchester Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#33,563

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAvenir TriumphHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Avenir Triumph opens with a bright splash of mandarin orange and sour grapefruit, quickly settling into warm cinnamon and woody tones. Designed for daily wear in spring and summer, it bridges the gap between clean aromatic herbal notes and a deeper leather base. This scent offers a direct, approachable style for casua…

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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, Manchester Cologne or Avenir Triumph?

Avenir Triumph takes 3 of 3 categories. Manchester Cologne is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; Avenir Triumph is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Manchester Cologne for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Avenir Triumph for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Manchester Cologne or Avenir Triumph?

Avenir Triumph lasts longest (Avenir Triumph 90/100, Manchester Cologne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Manchester Cologne or Avenir Triumph?

Avenir Triumph projects furthest (Avenir Triumph 75/100, Manchester Cologne 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Manchester Cologne and Avenir Triumph smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pepper and Mandarin Orange.

Is Manchester Cologne or Avenir Triumph better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Manchester Cologne and Avenir Triumph?

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. Avenir Triumph has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Jasmine, Violet and Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Spicy Notes, Sandalwood and Patchouli.