Fragrance comparison

Manchester Cologne vs White Citrus for Men

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

2 wins

Manchester Cologne

Manchester

3.679 votes

Rank #54,589 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

White Citrus for Men

Bath & Body Works

4.3432 votes

Rank #32,367 CitrusWoody

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 longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
White Citrus for Men
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Manchester Cologne2/3

White Citrus for Men1/3

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): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: White Citrus for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Manchester CologneManchester

White Citrus for MenBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 26%Want 58%

4.34/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%

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

41%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityManchester Cologne

SillageManchester Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value78

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%

fresh spicy84%

aquatic77%

ozonic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match29%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

GrapefruitBergamotMandarin OrangeLemonWater Notes

Heart

TeaPepperMelonViolet Leaf

Base

SandalwoodCedarMuskPatchouliOak

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

Spring56

Summer100

Fall13

Winter6

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#32,367

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWhite Citrus for MenHigher 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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White Citrus for Men by Bath & Body Works is a sharp, refreshing aromatic fragrance launched in 2013. It centers on a bright opening of grapefruit and lemon, quickly balanced by a tea and pepper middle. The scent settles into a clean, woodsy base of sandalwood and cedar, making it an easy, daily choice for warm weathe…

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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 White Citrus for Men?

Manchester Cologne takes 2 of 3 categories. Manchester Cologne is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; White Citrus for Men is rated 4.34/5 from 32 votes. Choose Manchester Cologne for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose White Citrus for Men for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Manchester Cologne or White Citrus for Men?

Manchester Cologne lasts longest (Manchester Cologne 60/100, White Citrus for Men 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Manchester Cologne or White Citrus for Men?

Manchester Cologne projects furthest (Manchester Cologne 67/100, White Citrus for Men 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Manchester Cologne and White Citrus for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pepper and Mandarin Orange.

Is Manchester Cologne or White Citrus for Men better for summer or winter?

Manchester Cologne suits daytime wear; White Citrus for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Manchester Cologne and White Citrus for Men?

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. White Citrus for Men has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Tea, Pepper, Melon and Violet Leaf, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Patchouli.