Fragrance comparison

Manchester Cologne vs Citrus and Wood

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 243 ratings analysed

2 wins

Manchester Cologne

Manchester

3.679 votes

Rank #54,589 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Citrus and Wood

Yardley

4.31234 votes

Rank #25,963 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Manchester Cologne takes 2 of 4 categories.

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

Manchester Cologne2/4

Citrus and Wood1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Manchester CologneManchester

Citrus and WoodYardley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 26%Want 58%

4.31/ 5 · 234 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

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

43%Love

51%Like

1%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

234 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityManchester Cologne

SillageManchester Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value82

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

powdery83%

patchouli74%

iris65%

earthy56%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

leather61%

Scent match33%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

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotelemiMandarin OrangeLemonOrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

BirchPepperGingerTeaCarrot SeedsCumin

Base5-8 hrs

VetiverCedarMossSandalwoodAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVanilla

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night39

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

Unisex22

Women11

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,963

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCitrus and WoodHigher 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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Yardley Citrus and Wood is a refreshing, earthy eau de toilette that delivers an authentic blast of natural zest and dry forest woods. The fragrance bursts open with a bright blend of bitter grapefruit, fresh lime, and juicy mandarin orange, accented by aromatic elemi resin for a crisp, sunlit start. As the initial ci…

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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 Citrus and Wood?

Manchester Cologne takes 2 of 4 categories. Manchester Cologne is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; Citrus and Wood is rated 4.31/5 from 234 votes. Choose Manchester Cologne for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Citrus and Wood for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Manchester Cologne or Citrus and Wood?

They last about the same: Manchester Cologne 60/100, Citrus and Wood 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Manchester Cologne or Citrus and Wood?

Manchester Cologne projects furthest (Manchester Cologne 67/100, Citrus and Wood 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Manchester Cologne and Citrus and Wood smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pepper and Mandarin Orange.

Is Manchester Cologne or Citrus and Wood better for summer or winter?

Manchester Cologne suits daytime wear; Citrus and Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Manchester Cologne and Citrus and Wood?

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. Citrus and Wood has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, elemi and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Birch, Pepper, Ginger and Tea, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Moss and Sandalwood.