Fragrance comparison

Manchester Cologne vs Burdock

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

2 wins

Manchester Cologne

Manchester

3.679 votes

Rank #54,589 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Burdock

Pisello Parfum

4.006 votes

Rank #56,119 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Manchester Cologne takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Manchester Cologne2/3

Burdock1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Manchester CologneManchester

BurdockPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 26%Want 58%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 13%Had 6%Want 81%

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

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBurdock

SillageManchester Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value56

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

powdery83%

patchouli74%

iris65%

earthy56%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

green84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and earthy

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

MintPatchouliCloverOrangeLemonGrapefruitBergamotSage

Heart

NeroliOakmossTarragonMandarin OrangeAmbergrisLavender

Base

SandalwoodVanillaGardeniaThymeOrris RootCoconutAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood. 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

Summer50

Fall75

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#56,119

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerManchester CologneHigher 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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Burdock by Pisello Parfum introduces a sharp contrast of refreshing herbs and deep resins. Mint and clover spark a crisp opening, while earthy patchouli and sandalwood anchor the base. It is a bracing choice for outdoor spring gatherings.

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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 Burdock?

Manchester Cologne takes 2 of 3 categories. Manchester Cologne is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; Burdock is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Manchester Cologne for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Burdock for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Manchester Cologne or Burdock?

Burdock lasts longest (Burdock 80/100, Manchester Cologne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Manchester Cologne or Burdock?

Manchester Cologne projects furthest (Manchester Cologne 67/100, Burdock 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Manchester Cologne and Burdock smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood.

Is Manchester Cologne or Burdock better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Manchester Cologne and Burdock?

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. Burdock has top notes of Mint, Patchouli, Clover and Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Oakmoss, Tarragon and Mandarin Orange, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Gardenia and Thyme.