Fragrance comparison

MP8 vs Carrington

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

MP8

Manny Pacman Pacquiao

3.754 votes

Rank #23,949 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Carrington

Charles of the Ritz

4.0522 votes

Rank #54,248 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carrington takes 3 of 4 categories.

MP8
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Carrington
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

MP81/4

Carrington3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Carrington
Sillage & projection: Carrington
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Carrington
Fragranxe ranking: MP8

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MP8Manny Pacman Pacquiao

CarringtonCharles of the Ritz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.05/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 36%Had 27%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

41%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCarrington

SillageCarrington

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value60

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

floral77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart1-2 hrs

LavenderVetiverSageNutmeg

Base2-4 hrs

Virginia CedarAmberVanilleMusk

Top15-30 mins

LavenderAniseBergamotAmalfi LemonBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineGeraniumVirginia CedarPatchouliFernVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

HeliotropeMuskAmberVanilleoak mossTonka Bean

Category winnerCarringtonLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring58

Summer33

Fall83

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,949

PerfumerChris Buccellato, Neal Harris

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#54,248

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMP8Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MP8 by Manny Pacman Pacquiao opens with an immediate flash of tart Amalfi lemon and zesty bergamot. The citrus hits fast. It brings a crisp, locker-room splash that quickly dries down into a clean aromatic core of French lavender, earthy vetiver, and crushed herbal sage. A light dusting of warm nutmeg adds a touch of …

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Carrington by Charles of the Ritz smells like old-school boardroom authority wrapped in velvet. The cologne opens with a crisp flash of tart Amalfi lemon, sharp French lavender, and herbal basil that bites clean for ten minutes. Then the warmth creeps in. Spicy carnation, dark patchouli, and earthy forest fern fill th…

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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, MP8 or Carrington?

Carrington takes 3 of 4 categories. MP8 is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Carrington is rated 4.05/5 from 22 votes. Choose MP8 for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Carrington for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, MP8 or Carrington?

Carrington lasts longest (Carrington 80/100, MP8 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MP8 or Carrington?

Carrington projects furthest (Carrington 64/100, MP8 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MP8 and Carrington smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Vetiver.

Is MP8 or Carrington better for summer or winter?

Carrington suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MP8 and Carrington?

MP8 has top notes of Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Vetiver, Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Vanille and Musk. Carrington has top notes of Lavender, Anise, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Heliotrope, Musk, Amber and Vanille.