Fragrance comparison

Manhattan vs Les Eternels Volver

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

3 wins

Manhattan

Primera Perfumes

3.502 votes

Rank #68,513 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Les Eternels Volver

Reyane Tradition

3.673 votes

Rank #61,794 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Manhattan takes 3 of 4 categories.

Manhattan
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Les Eternels Volver
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Manhattan3/4

Les Eternels Volver1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Manhattan
Sillage & projection: Manhattan
Value for money: Manhattan
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Les Eternels Volver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ManhattanPrimera Perfumes

Les Eternels VolverReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityManhattan

SillageManhattan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value19

Category winnerManhattanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

earthy77%

soft spicy69%

animalic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CorianderBlack PepperViolet LeafSpicesAppleBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

CardamomLeatherCoffeeGreen AccordTonka BeanWoody Notes

Base8 to 12+ hours

Haitian VetiverPatchouliOakmossSandalwoodAmbergrisVanillaTobacco

Top

CardamomBergamotMintLemonLimeGrapefruitCorianderCedar Needles

Heart

GeraniumPink PepperBlack PepperJuniper BerriesNutmeg

Base

AmberSandalwoodHaitian VetiverPatchouliOakmossOlibanumMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Manhattan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,513

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,794

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLes Eternels VolverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manhattan by Primera Perfumes is a dense oriental spicy blend built around rich leather, dark coffee, and dry woods. It opens with an energetic spark of bergamot, crisp apple, and violet leaf, paired alongside sharp black pepper and coriander. As the brisk opening settles, a warm heart emerges with cardamom, tonka bea…

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Les Eternels Volver by Reyane Tradition is a bracing woody and aromatic scent for men. It opens with a sharp burst of mint and cold citrus notes, transitioning into a spicy heart of black pepper and geranium. This fragrance settles into a grounding base of vetiver and sandalwood, perfect for everyday wear in warmer cl…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Manhattan or Les Eternels Volver?

Manhattan takes 3 of 4 categories. Manhattan is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Les Eternels Volver is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Manhattan for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Les Eternels Volver for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Manhattan or Les Eternels Volver?

Manhattan lasts longest (Manhattan 100/100, Les Eternels Volver 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Manhattan or Les Eternels Volver?

Manhattan projects furthest (Manhattan 100/100, Les Eternels Volver 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Manhattan and Les Eternels Volver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Cardamom.

Is Manhattan or Les Eternels Volver better for summer or winter?

Manhattan suits evening wear; Les Eternels Volver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Manhattan and Les Eternels Volver?

Manhattan has top notes of Coriander, Black Pepper, Violet Leaf and Spices, heart notes of Cardamom, Leather, Coffee and Green Accord, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. Les Eternels Volver has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Juniper Berries, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver and Patchouli.