Fragrance comparison

Paris Manille vs Berry Kiss

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 206 ratings analysed

6 wins

Paris Manille

Carven

4.22168 votes

Rank #10,020 FruityPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Berry Kiss

LoveShackFancy

3.7938 votes

Rank #18,447 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris Manille takes 6 of 7 categories.

Paris Manille
Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Berry Kiss
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Paris Manille6/7

Berry Kiss1/7

Ratings & consensus: Paris Manille
Community sentiment: Paris Manille
Longevity: Paris Manille
Sillage & projection: Paris Manille
Value for money: Paris Manille
Versatility: Berry Kiss
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

Berry KissLoveShackFancy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%

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

21%Love

47%Like

21%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerParis ManilleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityParis Manille

SillageParis Manille

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value39

Category winnerParis ManilleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

patchouli92%

herbal84%

sweet77%

musky69%

tropical61%

fruity100%

sweet83%

citrus65%

tropical48%

powdery30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet 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

Wild BerriesCarambola (Star Fruit)BlueberryPomeloPlum

Heart

MarshmallowFreesia

Base

AmberCashmere Musk

InformationalShared notesCarambola (Star Fruit) and Plum. 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–

Spring94

Summer100

Fall41

Winter24

Day100

Night38

Category winnerBerry KissMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex28

Women70

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,020

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#18,447

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews41

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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Berry Kiss by LoveShackFancy is a vibrant floral fruity gourmand that opens with a tart burst of wild berries and star fruit. As it settles, it reveals a playful heart of fluffy marshmallow and freesia, anchored by a cozy base of cashmere musk. This sweet, youthful scent brings a flirty energy to warm weather days and…

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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 Berry Kiss?

Paris Manille takes 6 of 7 categories. Paris Manille is rated 4.22/5 from 168 votes; Berry Kiss is rated 3.79/5 from 38 votes. Choose Paris Manille for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Berry Kiss for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris Manille or Berry Kiss?

Paris Manille lasts longest (Paris Manille 70/100, Berry Kiss 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris Manille or Berry Kiss?

Paris Manille projects furthest (Paris Manille 67/100, Berry Kiss 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Manille and Berry Kiss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and tropical accords. Common notes include Carambola (Star Fruit) and Plum.

Is Paris Manille or Berry Kiss better for summer or winter?

For summer, Berry Kiss is the stronger pick. For winter, Paris Manille is the stronger pick. Berry Kiss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Manille and Berry Kiss?

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. Berry Kiss has top notes of Wild Berries, Carambola (Star Fruit), Blueberry and Pomelo, heart notes of Marshmallow and Freesia, a base of Amber and Cashmere Musk.