Fragrance comparison

Manhattan Light vs Nosso Abraço

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 101 ratings analysed

6 wins

Manhattan Light

Massimo Dutti

3.9060 votes

Rank #34,389 MuskyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Nosso Abraço

L’Occitane Au Brésil

3.6341 votes

Rank #36,703 MuskyCoconut

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Manhattan Light takes 6 of 7 categories.

Manhattan Light
Choose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nosso Abraço
Choose it for a musky and coconut character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Manhattan Light6/7

Nosso Abraço1/7

Ratings & consensus: Manhattan Light
Community sentiment: Manhattan Light
Longevity: Manhattan Light
Sillage & projection: Manhattan Light
Value for money: Manhattan Light
Versatility: Nosso Abraço
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

Nosso AbraçoL’Occitane Au Brésil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 41%Had 26%Want 33%

3.63/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%

Category winnerManhattan LightRating 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

27%Love

37%Like

17%Ok

12%Dislike

7%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerManhattan LightMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityManhattan Light

SillageManhattan Light

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value57

Category winnerManhattan LightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

floral90%

citrus80%

fresh70%

powdery60%

rose50%

musky100%

coconut92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both musky, floral and fresh

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

Top20-30 mins

PearAppleBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CoconutPeonyLily of the Valley

Base4-6 hrs

MuskCashmere WoodPraline

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peony, Apple and Musk. Durations are only published for Nosso Abraço, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall43

Winter21

Day100

Night30

Spring83

Summer61

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNosso AbraçoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men7

Unisex28

Women66

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,389

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,703

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Nosso Abraço by L’Occitane Au Brésil is a tender woody floral musk crafted around comfort and calm. The fragrance opens with a refreshing splash of crisp pear, green apple, and bright bergamot. Within minutes, the fruity sparkle softens into a heart of milky coconut, delicate peony, and fresh lily of the valley. The b…

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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 Nosso Abraço?

Manhattan Light takes 6 of 7 categories. Manhattan Light is rated 3.90/5 from 60 votes; Nosso Abraço is rated 3.63/5 from 41 votes. Choose Manhattan Light for a musky and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nosso Abraço for a musky and coconut character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Manhattan Light or Nosso Abraço?

Manhattan Light lasts longest (Manhattan Light 58/100, Nosso Abraço 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Manhattan Light or Nosso Abraço?

Manhattan Light projects furthest (Manhattan Light 54/100, Nosso Abraço 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Manhattan Light and Nosso Abraço smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peony, Apple and Musk.

Is Manhattan Light or Nosso Abraço better for summer or winter?

For summer, Manhattan Light is the stronger pick. For winter, Nosso Abraço is the stronger pick. Manhattan Light suits daytime wear; Nosso Abraço suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Manhattan Light and Nosso Abraço?

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. Nosso Abraço has top notes of Pear, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Peony and Lily of the Valley, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood and Praline.