Fragrance comparison

Manhattan Eau de Parfum vs Simple Pleasures

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,355 ratings analysed

3 wins

Manhattan Eau de Parfum

Roja Dove

4.181,351 votes

Rank #276 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Simple Pleasures

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #55,703 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Manhattan Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories.

Manhattan Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Simple Pleasures
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Manhattan Eau de Parfum3/4

Simple Pleasures1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Manhattan Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Manhattan Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Simple Pleasures
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Manhattan Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Manhattan Eau de ParfumRoja Dove

Simple PleasuresThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 1,351 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 40%Had 40%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

23%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

590 votes

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityManhattan Eau de Parfum

SillageManhattan Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSimple PleasuresBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

tobacco69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

soft spicy77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBasilBergamot

Heart

CoconutHeliotropeMay RoseVioletJasmine

Base

TobaccoVanillaCinnamonClovePine TreeBenzoinMuskGinger

Notes

Woodsy NotesPink PepperPatchouliCorianderAmbergrisTangerineVanillaBenzoinOakmossVioletCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet, Vanilla and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Simple Pleasures, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex43

Women16

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#276

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews297

Overall rank#55,703

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerManhattan Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roja Dove Manhattan Eau de Parfum is a smooth tobacco vanilla with a polished, slightly nostalgic feel. Reviews point to a softer, less heavy take on the Tobacco Vanille style, with powdery heliotrope, creamy coconut, and gentle spice rounding it out. It suits cool weather, evening wear, and anyone who wants warmth wi…

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Simple Pleasures by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around crisp woods, warm resin, and a lively spicy opening. It begins with bright tangerine, peppery pink pepper, and dry coriander, creating an energetic and clean introduction. The scent quickly introduces a gentle floral touch of powdery violet before …

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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 Eau de Parfum or Simple Pleasures?

Manhattan Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories. Manhattan Eau de Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 1,351 votes; Simple Pleasures is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Manhattan Eau de Parfum for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Simple Pleasures for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Manhattan Eau de Parfum or Simple Pleasures?

Manhattan Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Manhattan Eau de Parfum 77/100, Simple Pleasures 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Manhattan Eau de Parfum or Simple Pleasures?

Manhattan Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Manhattan Eau de Parfum 66/100, Simple Pleasures 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Manhattan Eau de Parfum and Simple Pleasures smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Violet, Vanilla and Benzoin.

Is Manhattan Eau de Parfum or Simple Pleasures better for summer or winter?

Simple Pleasures suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Manhattan Eau de Parfum and Simple Pleasures?

Manhattan Eau de Parfum has top notes of Lavender, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Heliotrope, May Rose and Violet, a base of Tobacco, Vanilla, Cinnamon and Clove. Simple Pleasures features Woodsy Notes, Pink Pepper, Patchouli, Coriander and Ambergris.