Fragrance comparison

MP8 vs Sulky

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

MP8

Manny Pacman Pacquiao

3.754 votes

Rank #23,949 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Sulky

Luciano Soprani

3.8919 votes

Rank #52,421 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sulky takes 2 of 3 categories.

MP8
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Sulky
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

MP81/3

Sulky2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MP8Manny Pacman Pacquiao

SulkyLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 37%Want 29%

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

32%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySulky

SillageSulky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

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%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

Top

PineappleBlack CurrantRed AppleGrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

JasmineLavenderGeraniumNutmegMintTarragon

Base

AmberTonka BeanVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchoulioak moss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Vetiver. Durations are only published for MP8, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer57

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

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#52,421

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

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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Sulky by Luciano Soprani is an aromatic fougere that leans into sharp, fruity citrus. It blends pineapple and red apple with a cool, peppery mint heart. This 2005 release is designed for men who want a crisp, professional scent for daily office wear. It feels clean, energetic, and remains anchored by a traditional bas…

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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 Sulky?

Sulky takes 2 of 3 categories. MP8 is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Sulky is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes. Choose MP8 for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Sulky for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MP8 or Sulky?

Sulky lasts longest (Sulky 68/100, MP8 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MP8 or Sulky?

Sulky projects furthest (Sulky 67/100, MP8 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MP8 and Sulky smell similar?

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

Is MP8 or Sulky better for summer or winter?

Sulky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MP8 and Sulky?

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. Sulky has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant, Red Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Sandalwood.