Fragrance comparison

Manchester Cologne vs Summer 1872

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

Manchester Cologne

Manchester

3.679 votes

Rank #54,589 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Summer 1872

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7315 votes

Rank #51,739 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer 1872 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Manchester Cologne
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Summer 1872
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Manchester Cologne1/3

Summer 18722/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Summer 1872
Sillage & projection: Manchester Cologne
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Summer 1872

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Manchester CologneManchester

Summer 1872Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 26%Want 58%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

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

40%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySummer 1872

SillageManchester Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

powdery83%

patchouli74%

iris65%

earthy56%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both 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

PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen

Base

MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Lime and Patchouli. 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

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#51,739

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSummer 1872Higher 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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Summer 1872 opens bright and busy, with lime, grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain pushed by a noticeable fresh spicy edge. Pineapple and peach soften the citrus, while lavender and green notes keep it crisp rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns more aromatic and woody, with musk, amber and cedar giving it…

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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 Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 takes 2 of 3 categories. Manchester Cologne is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Manchester Cologne for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Manchester Cologne or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 lasts longest (Summer 1872 72/100, Manchester Cologne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Manchester Cologne or Summer 1872?

Manchester Cologne projects furthest (Manchester Cologne 67/100, Summer 1872 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Manchester Cologne and Summer 1872 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lime and Patchouli.

Is Manchester Cologne or Summer 1872 better for summer or winter?

Manchester Cologne suits daytime wear; Summer 1872 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Manchester Cologne and Summer 1872?

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. Summer 1872 has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Freesia and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Amber, French labdanum and Olibanum.