Fragrance comparison

Manhattan vs Spring Reign

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,152 ratings analysed

5 wins

Manhattan

Roja Dove

4.00893 votes

Rank #342 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Spring Reign

Katy Perry

3.90259 votes

Rank #29,143 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Manhattan takes 5 of 7 categories.

Manhattan
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Spring Reign
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Manhattan5/7

Spring Reign2/7

Ratings & consensus: Manhattan
Community sentiment: Spring Reign
Longevity: Manhattan
Sillage & projection: Manhattan
Value for money: Spring Reign
Versatility: Manhattan
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

Spring ReignKaty Perry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 893 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%

3.90/ 5 · 259 votes

Have 30%Had 16%Want 53%

Category winnerManhattanRating 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

28%Love

53%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

259 votes

Category winnerSpring ReignMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityManhattan

SillageManhattan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSpring ReignBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

floral100%

woody92%

rose84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

violet61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBasilBergamot

Heart

CoconutHeliotropeJasmineVioletMay Rose

Base

TobaccoClovePatchouliVanillaCinnamonGingerCedarBenzoin

Top

Pink FreesiaBlack Currant BlossomViolet

Heart

May RoseGardeniaArtemisia

Base

CedarCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesViolet, May Rose, Cedar and Benzoin. 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

Spring100

Summer46

Fall0

Winter3

Day–

Night–

Category winnerManhattanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#342

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Overall rank#29,143

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…

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Spring Reign opens with a bright pop of violet and fresh pink freesia, creating a lively floral start that feels like a crisp April morning. As the scent settles on the skin, the initial green crispness relaxes into a soft, slightly powdery heart of May rose and clean gardenia. A base of dry cedar and warm benzoin kee…

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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 Spring Reign?

Manhattan takes 5 of 7 categories. Manhattan is rated 4.00/5 from 893 votes; Spring Reign is rated 3.90/5 from 259 votes. Choose Manhattan for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Spring Reign for a floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Manhattan or Spring Reign?

Manhattan lasts longest (Manhattan 80/100, Spring Reign 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Manhattan or Spring Reign?

Manhattan projects furthest (Manhattan 72/100, Spring Reign 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Manhattan and Spring Reign smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Violet, May Rose, Cedar and Benzoin.

Is Manhattan or Spring Reign better for summer or winter?

For summer, Spring Reign is the stronger pick. For winter, Manhattan is the stronger pick. Manhattan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Manhattan and Spring Reign?

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. Spring Reign has top notes of Pink Freesia, Black Currant Blossom and Violet, heart notes of May Rose, Gardenia and Artemisia, a base of Cedar, Cashmeran and Benzoin.