Fragrance comparison

Paris Manille vs Labdanum

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 175 ratings analysed

3 wins

Paris Manille

Carven

4.22168 votes

Rank #10,020 FruityPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Labdanum

Parfumane

4.437 votes

Rank #30,288 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris Manille takes 3 of 4 categories.

Paris Manille
Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Labdanum
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Paris Manille3/4

Labdanum1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Paris Manille
Sillage & projection: Paris Manille
Value for money: Labdanum
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

LabdanumParfumane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

57%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityParis Manille

SillageParis Manille

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLabdanumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

patchouli92%

herbal84%

sweet77%

musky69%

tropical61%

amber100%

fruity88%

sweet77%

floral65%

herbal53%

woody42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and herbal

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

Top20-30 mins

PlumFlowersLeather

Heart2-4 hrs

LabdanumArtemisiaJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

RaspberryAmberBenzoinPatchouli

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Plum and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Labdanum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall0

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex28

Women70

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Date 34%Party 26%Casual 23%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,020

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#30,288

PerfumerBekir Kantarcı

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Parfumane Labdanum delivers a rich, cozy blend of dark plum, supple leather, and warm resinous amber. When you first spray it, you get a burst of sweet dark fruit backed by a gentle, worn-in leather jacket scent that keeps the sweetness from turning candy-like. As it settles, golden labdanum resin and creamy jasmine t…

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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 Labdanum?

Paris Manille takes 3 of 4 categories. Paris Manille is rated 4.22/5 from 168 votes; Labdanum is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Paris Manille for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Labdanum for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris Manille or Labdanum?

Paris Manille lasts longest (Paris Manille 70/100, Labdanum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris Manille or Labdanum?

Paris Manille projects furthest (Paris Manille 67/100, Labdanum 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Manille and Labdanum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and herbal accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Plum and Patchouli.

Is Paris Manille or Labdanum better for summer or winter?

Labdanum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Manille and Labdanum?

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. Labdanum has top notes of Plum, Flowers and Leather, heart notes of Labdanum, Artemisia and Jasmine, a base of Raspberry, Amber, Benzoin and Patchouli.