Fragrance comparison

Manhattan Light vs Dove

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 61 ratings analysed

Manhattan Light

Massimo Dutti

3.9060 votes

Rank #34,389 MuskyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Dove

Salas

5.001 votes

Rank #49,332 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Manhattan Light
Choose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dove
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Manhattan Light2/4

Dove2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Manhattan LightMassimo Dutti

DoveSalas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 41%Had 26%Want 33%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

55%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityDove

SillageDove

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value50

Category winnerManhattan LightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

floral90%

citrus80%

fresh70%

powdery60%

rose50%

woody100%

floral92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, musky and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLitchiMarine notes

Heart

PeonyPink PepperAppleRose

Base

MuskCedarwoodCashmere WoodTonka Bean

Top

LitchiBergamot

Heart

Turkish RoseVanillaPeonyNutmeg

Base

Cashmere WoodMuskCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Litchi, Peony and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall43

Winter21

Day100

Night30

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,389

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,332

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerManhattan LightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Massimo Dutti Manhattan Light opens with crisp bergamot, juicy litchi, and salty marine notes before settling into soft peony, green apple, and rose. A base of clean musk and cedarwood adds dry structure for warm spring days. Created by Olivier Cresp, this eau de parfum delivers a fresh floral footprint suited for mor…

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Dove by Salas delivers a crisp, mouthwatering blend of juicy litchi fruit and bright Italian bergamot right from the initial spray. As the tart citrus sweetness softens on your skin, a lush core of Turkish rose petals unfolds alongside powdery peony, creamy vanilla, and a pinch of warm nutmeg spice. In the base, velve…

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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 Light or Dove?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Manhattan Light is rated 3.90/5 from 60 votes; Dove is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Manhattan Light for a musky and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dove for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Manhattan Light or Dove?

Dove lasts longest (Dove 80/100, Manhattan Light 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Manhattan Light or Dove?

Dove projects furthest (Dove 83/100, Manhattan Light 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Manhattan Light and Dove smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, musky and rose accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Litchi, Peony and Rose.

Is Manhattan Light or Dove better for summer or winter?

Manhattan Light suits daytime wear; Dove suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Manhattan Light and Dove?

Manhattan Light has top notes of Bergamot, Litchi and Marine notes, heart notes of Peony, Pink Pepper, Apple and Rose, a base of Musk, Cedarwood, Cashmere Wood and Tonka Bean. Dove has top notes of Litchi and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Vanilla, Peony and Nutmeg, a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Cedar and Vetiver.