Manhattan Eau de Parfum vs Vesper
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vesper takes 5 of 7 categories.
Manhattan Eau de ParfumChoose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
VesperChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Manhattan Eau de Parfum2/7
Vesper5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Vesper
- Community sentiment
- Vesper
- Longevity
- Manhattan Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Vesper
- Value for money
- Vesper
- Versatility
- Vesper
- 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 DoveVesperMirajWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 1,351 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.48/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 49%Had 8%Want 43%
Category winnerVesperRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
23%Like
14%Ok
6%Dislike
4%Hate
590 votes
72%Love
16%Like
4%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
25 votes
Category winnerVesperMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityManhattan Eau de Parfum
SillageVesper
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVesperBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
sweet77%
tobacco69%
aromatic61%
amber100%
warm spicy90%
woody80%
vanilla70%
citrus60%
leather50%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, vanilla and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderBasilBergamot
Heart
CoconutHeliotropeMay RoseVioletJasmine
Base
TobaccoVanillaCinnamonClovePine TreeBenzoinMuskGinger
Top
CloveBlood OrangeBasil
Heart
LeatherTonkaSteam AccordPatchouli
Base
BenzoinCedarwoodGuaiac WoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesBasil, Clove 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 seasonSpring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring26
Summer22
Fall100
Winter100
Day37
Night100
Category winnerVesperMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#278
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews297
Overall rank#30,067
PerfumerLuca Maffei
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerManhattan Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRoja 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…
Reviews →Vesper by Miraj opens with a bold contrast of sharp clove, bitter blood orange, and dark basil. Built by perfumer Luca Maffei, this 2024 oriental woody release settles quickly into a heart of supple leather, tonka absolute, and a humid steam accord that keeps the composition balanced. As the fragrance warms on skin, …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Manhattan Eau de Parfum or Vesper?
Vesper takes 5 of 7 categories. Manhattan Eau de Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 1,351 votes; Vesper is rated 4.48/5 from 25 votes. Choose Manhattan Eau de Parfum for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Vesper for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Manhattan Eau de Parfum or Vesper?
Manhattan Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Manhattan Eau de Parfum 77/100, Vesper 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Manhattan Eau de Parfum or Vesper?
Vesper projects furthest (Vesper 69/100, Manhattan Eau de Parfum 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Manhattan Eau de Parfum and Vesper smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Clove and Benzoin.
Is Manhattan Eau de Parfum or Vesper better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vesper is the stronger pick. For winter, Manhattan Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Vesper suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Manhattan Eau de Parfum and Vesper?
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. Vesper has top notes of Clove, Blood Orange and Basil, heart notes of Leather, Tonka, Steam Accord and Patchouli, a base of Benzoin, Cedarwood, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.
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