Fragrance comparison

Manhattan vs Мой король Shaik

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 893 ratings analysed

3 wins

Manhattan

Roja Dove

4.00893 votes

Rank #340 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Мой король Shaik

Vinci

—0 votes

Rank #70,118 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Manhattan takes 3 of 4 categories.

Manhattan
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Мой король Shaik
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Manhattan3/4

Мой король Shaik1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Manhattan
Sillage & projection: Manhattan
Value for money: Мой король Shaik
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Manhattan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ManhattanRoja Dove

Мой король ShaikVinci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 893 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

20%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

16%Hate

132 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityManhattan

SillageManhattan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value100

Category winnerМой король ShaikBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

vanilla69%

earthy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBasilBergamot

Heart

CoconutHeliotropeJasmineVioletMay Rose

Base

TobaccoClovePatchouliVanillaCinnamonGingerCedarBenzoin

Notes

GeraniumCloveVanillaBasilMuskPatchouliLavenderCinnamonOakmossVetiverRed AppleBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Basil, Bergamot and Clove. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer33

Fall100

Winter91

Day72

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#340

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Overall rank#70,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerManhattanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manhattan is a warm, spicy tobacco fragrance with vanilla at its core, softened by powdery heliotrope and a faint coconut creaminess. It opens aromatic and polished, then settles into a rich woody sweetness. It suits buyers who enjoy the Tobacco Vanille style but want something smoother, darker, and more tailored. Sam…

Reviews →

Мой король Shaik by Vinci introduces a fresh perspective to budget-friendly masculinity. This modern formulation balances bright bergamot and red apple before settling into a warm, spice-forward base. It provides everyday utility for those wanting a traditional masculine profile without high cost.

Reviews →

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 lasts longer, Manhattan or Мой король Shaik?

Manhattan lasts longest (Manhattan 80/100, Мой король Shaik 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Manhattan or Мой король Shaik?

Manhattan projects furthest (Manhattan 72/100, Мой король Shaik 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Manhattan and Мой король Shaik smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Basil, Bergamot and Clove.

Is Manhattan or Мой король Shaik better for summer or winter?

Manhattan suits evening wear; Мой король Shaik suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Manhattan and Мой король Shaik?

Manhattan has top notes of Lavender, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Tobacco, Clove, Patchouli and Vanilla. Мой король Shaik features Geranium, Clove, Vanilla, Basil and Musk.