Fragrance comparison

Manila Grace vs BGTA

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 152 ratings analysed

4 wins

Manila Grace

3.97151 votes

Rank #14,904 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

BGTA

Pisello Parfum

5.001 votes

Rank #62,208 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Manila Grace takes 4 of 4 categories.

Manila Grace
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
BGTA
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.

Manila Grace4/4

BGTA0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Manila GraceManila Grace

BGTAPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 26%Had 12%Want 61%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

151 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityManila Grace

SillageManila Grace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value0

Category winnerManila GraceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla83%

cinnamon65%

warm spicy48%

coconut30%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

oud69%

aromatic61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CupcakeLemonCardamomBlack CurrantGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerbreadCoconutWhite PeachLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaAmberwoodCedar

Top

Laotian OudPearLavenderMintLemonBergamotGreen AppleMandarin

Heart

GeraniumSaffronJasmineCinnamonVanillaVioletCardamomGinger

Base

AmberAmbergrisCedarFir ResinPatchouliSandalwoodAmbroxanGreen Tea

InformationalShared notesLemon, Cardamom, Geranium and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Manila Grace, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day63

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Party 32%Date 27%Casual 26%Work 15%

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#62,208

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerManila GraceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manila Grace Eau de Toilette is an unapologetic bakery gourmand with a bright citrus twist. The first spray releases a sharp burst of lemon and cardamom that immediately cuts through a rich vanilla cupcake accord. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles into warm holiday spices. Freshly baked gingerbread, grated coc…

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BGTA by Pisello Parfum introduces a dense, woody punch softened by citrus and aromatics. Designed for men who appreciate dense, complex blends, this fragrance matches a cool evening out. It opens with sharp mint and sweet pear before revealing a deep, warm heart of cinnamon and chocolate, finally resting on a resinous…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Manila Grace or BGTA?

Manila Grace takes 4 of 4 categories. Manila Grace is rated 3.97/5 from 151 votes; BGTA is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Manila Grace for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose BGTA for a woody and citrus character.

Which lasts longer, Manila Grace or BGTA?

Manila Grace lasts longest (Manila Grace 62/100, BGTA 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Manila Grace or BGTA?

Manila Grace projects furthest (Manila Grace 65/100, BGTA 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Manila Grace and BGTA smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cardamom, Geranium and Vanilla.

Is Manila Grace or BGTA better for summer or winter?

Manila Grace suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Manila Grace and BGTA?

Manila Grace has top notes of Cupcake, Lemon, Cardamom and Black Currant, heart notes of Gingerbread, Coconut, White Peach and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Amberwood and Cedar. BGTA has top notes of Laotian Oud, Pear, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Saffron, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Ambergris, Cedar and Fir Resin.