Fragrance comparison

Nasreen vs Manhattan

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 510 ratings analysed

Nasreen

M. Micallef

4.4613 votes

Rank #44,156 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Manhattan

Bond No 9

3.68497 votes

Rank #10,258 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Manhattan takes 2 of 4 categories.

Nasreen
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Manhattan
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Nasreen1/4

Manhattan2/4

Ratings & consensus: Nasreen
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Manhattan
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
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

NasreenM. Micallef

ManhattanBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%

3.68/ 5 · 497 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerNasreenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

36%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

432 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityManhattan

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value30

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

rose92%

sweet84%

patchouli77%

honey69%

oud61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

honey77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and honey

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseSaffron

Heart

GingerbreadHoneyIncense

Base

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)White Musk

Top

PeachNutmegSaffronFlowersCorianderBergamot

Heart

PlumGingerbreadChocolateHoneyBeeswaxMoroccan and Indian JasmineImmortelle

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVanillaLabdanumSandalwoodMuskCashmere WoodSuede

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Gingerbread, Honey and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring27

Summer15

Fall99

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men27

Unisex56

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,156

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,258

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerManhattanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nasreen by M. Micallef creates a rich presence with a core of spiced gingerbread and honey layered over deep oud. Designed for those seeking a complex, unisex profile, this scent pairs beautifully with cooler weather and evening wear. Its blend of traditional saffron and rose provides a classic, warm foundation that p…

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Manhattan is a rich, spiced gourmand with peach, saffron, plum, honey and chocolate over a warm oud, patchouli and vanilla base. It opens bold and busy, then settles into something darker, sweeter and more velvety. This usually suits cold weather, evening wear and anyone who enjoys dense oriental styles with a festive…

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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, Nasreen or Manhattan?

Manhattan takes 2 of 4 categories. Nasreen is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes; Manhattan is rated 3.68/5 from 497 votes. Choose Nasreen for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Manhattan for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Nasreen or Manhattan?

Manhattan lasts longest (Manhattan 72/100, Nasreen 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nasreen or Manhattan?

Projection is very close: Nasreen 64/100, Manhattan 64/100 for sillage.

Do Nasreen and Manhattan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and honey accords. Common notes include Saffron, Gingerbread, Honey and Patchouli.

Is Nasreen or Manhattan better for summer or winter?

Nasreen suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nasreen and Manhattan?

Nasreen has top notes of Rose and Saffron, heart notes of Gingerbread, Honey and Incense, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and White Musk. Manhattan has top notes of Peach, Nutmeg, Saffron and Flowers, heart notes of Plum, Gingerbread, Chocolate and Honey, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Vanilla and Labdanum.