Fragrance comparison

Paris Manille vs Aventure

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 235 ratings analysed

3 wins

Paris Manille

Carven

4.22168 votes

Rank #10,020 FruityPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Aventure

Il Profvmo

3.9867 votes

Rank #12,276 FruityTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris Manille takes 3 of 5 categories.

Paris Manille
Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Aventure
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Paris Manille3/5

Aventure2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris ManilleCarven

AventureIl Profvmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

Category winnerParis ManilleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

168 votes

50%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAventure

SillageParis Manille

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAventureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

patchouli92%

herbal84%

sweet77%

musky69%

tropical61%

fruity100%

tropical92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

fresh69%

woody61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Carambola (Star Fruit)Pink Pepper

Heart

ArtemisiaPlum

Base

PatchouliWhite Musk

Top

Carambola (Star Fruit)Tropical FruitsLemonArtemisia

Heart

LavenderJasmineIncensePepper

Base

VetiverLeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesCarambola (Star Fruit) and Artemisia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall0

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall38

Winter13

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex28

Women70

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,020

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#12,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerParis ManilleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carven Paris Manille opens with a snappy burst of tart starfruit and dry pink pepper that immediately feels crisp on skin. As the initial citrusy bite softens, bitter artemisia and juicy plum emerge, steering the composition away from standard sweet fruit profiles. The base anchors the herbal sweetness with patchouli …

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Aventure by Il Profvmo is a fruity, tropical-leaning aromatic fougere that opens bright and juicy, with lemon and star fruit over a slightly bitter, herbal edge. As it settles, lavender and pepper sit alongside a smoky incense touch, then it dries down into vetiver with a warm ambered leather feel. If you like fresh-f…

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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, Paris Manille or Aventure?

Paris Manille takes 3 of 5 categories. Paris Manille is rated 4.22/5 from 168 votes; Aventure is rated 3.98/5 from 67 votes. Choose Paris Manille for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Aventure for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris Manille or Aventure?

Aventure lasts longest (Aventure 73/100, Paris Manille 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris Manille or Aventure?

Paris Manille projects furthest (Paris Manille 67/100, Aventure 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Manille and Aventure smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and tropical accords. Common notes include Carambola (Star Fruit) and Artemisia.

Is Paris Manille or Aventure better for summer or winter?

Aventure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Manille and Aventure?

Paris Manille has top notes of Carambola (Star Fruit) and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Artemisia and Plum, a base of Patchouli and White Musk. Aventure has top notes of Carambola (Star Fruit), Tropical Fruits, Lemon and Artemisia, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Incense and Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Leather and Amber.