Miel Obscura vs Manhattan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Miel Obscura takes 3 of 5 categories.
Miel ObscuraChoose it for a woody and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
ManhattanChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Miel Obscura3/5
Manhattan2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Miel Obscura
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Miel Obscura
- Sillage & projection
- Manhattan
- Value for money
- Miel Obscura
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Manhattan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Miel ObscuraPARIS CORNERManhattanRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
4.00/ 5 · 893 votes
Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%
Category winnerMiel ObscuraRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate69%Love
19%Like
0%Ok
6%Dislike
6%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
48%Love
20%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
16%Hate
132 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMiel Obscura
SillageManhattan
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMiel ObscuraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
honey92%
sweet84%
floral77%
aromatic69%
caramel61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
PineCaramelBergamot
Heart3 to 5 hours
HoneyRoseViolet
Base6 to 8 hours
BenzoinCedarMusk
Top
LavenderBasilBergamot
Heart
CoconutHeliotropeJasmineVioletMay Rose
Base
TobaccoClovePatchouliVanillaCinnamonGingerCedarBenzoin
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet, Benzoin and Cedar. Durations are only published for Miel Obscura, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer17
Fall100
Winter100
Day80
Night100
Spring29
Summer33
Fall100
Winter91
Day72
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,810
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#340
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews246
Category winnerManhattanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMiel Obscura by PARIS CORNER balances sweet gourmand warmth with crisp, resinous depth. The fragrance introduces itself with a contrast of tart bergamot, sharp green pine, and buttery caramel. As the opening settles, the heart reveals rich honey intertwined with gentle rose and soft violet, creating a floral core that…
Reviews →Manhattan is a warm, spicy tobacco fragrance with vanilla at its core, softened by powdery heliotrope and a faint coconut creaminess. It opens aromatic and polished, then settles into a rich woody sweetness. It suits buyers who enjoy the Tobacco Vanille style but want something smoother, darker, and more tailored. Sam…
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, Miel Obscura or Manhattan?
Miel Obscura takes 3 of 5 categories. Miel Obscura is rated 4.38/5 from 16 votes; Manhattan is rated 4.00/5 from 893 votes. Choose Miel Obscura for a woody and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Manhattan for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Miel Obscura or Manhattan?
They last about the same: Miel Obscura 82/100, Manhattan 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Miel Obscura or Manhattan?
Manhattan projects furthest (Manhattan 72/100, Miel Obscura 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Miel Obscura and Manhattan smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Benzoin and Cedar.
Is Miel Obscura or Manhattan better for summer or winter?
Miel Obscura suits evening wear; Manhattan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Miel Obscura and Manhattan?
Miel Obscura has top notes of Pine, Caramel and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Rose and Violet, a base of Benzoin, Cedar and Musk. Manhattan has top notes of Lavender, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Tobacco, Clove, Patchouli and Vanilla.
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