Fragrance comparison

Paris Manille vs The Collection Sensual Geranium

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 201 ratings analysed

4 wins

Paris Manille

Carven

4.22168 votes

Rank #10,020 FruityPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

The Collection Sensual Geranium

Hugo Boss

4.3633 votes

Rank #23,087 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris Manille takes 4 of 7 categories.

Paris Manille
Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
The Collection Sensual Geranium
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Paris Manille4/7

The Collection Sensual Geranium3/7

Ratings & consensus: The Collection Sensual Geranium
Community sentiment: Paris Manille
Longevity: The Collection Sensual Geranium
Sillage & projection: Paris Manille
Value for money: Paris Manille
Versatility: The Collection Sensual Geranium
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

The Collection Sensual GeraniumHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.36/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 43%Had 4%Want 53%

Category winnerThe Collection Sensual GeraniumRating 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

70%Love

12%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerParis ManilleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityThe Collection Sensual Geranium

SillageParis Manille

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value33

Category winnerParis ManilleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

patchouli92%

herbal84%

sweet77%

musky69%

tropical61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

herbal69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both fruity 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

GeraniumArtemisiaAngelicaOlibanum

Heart2-4 hrs

PlumAmberLavenderCinnamonRose

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinOsmanthusCedarwoodWhite MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Plum and White Musk. Durations are only published for The Collection Sensual Geranium, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall0

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Spring93

Summer57

Fall100

Winter86

Day79

Night100

Category winnerThe Collection Sensual GeraniumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex28

Women70

Men44

Unisex56

Women0

Work 33%Date 28%Casual 26%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,020

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#23,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Hugo Boss The Collection Sensual Geranium opens with a crisp, green snap of herbal artemisia and leafy geranium, backed by an aromatic bite of angelica roots. Within twenty minutes, the sharp greenness softens into juicy plum, velvety rose, and a sprinkle of warm cinnamon that cushions the clean floral heart. As the 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 The Collection Sensual Geranium?

Paris Manille takes 4 of 7 categories. Paris Manille is rated 4.22/5 from 168 votes; The Collection Sensual Geranium is rated 4.36/5 from 33 votes. Choose Paris Manille for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose The Collection Sensual Geranium for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris Manille or The Collection Sensual Geranium?

The Collection Sensual Geranium lasts longest (The Collection Sensual Geranium 75/100, Paris Manille 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris Manille or The Collection Sensual Geranium?

Paris Manille projects furthest (Paris Manille 67/100, The Collection Sensual Geranium 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Manille and The Collection Sensual Geranium smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and herbal accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Plum and White Musk.

Is Paris Manille or The Collection Sensual Geranium better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Collection Sensual Geranium is the stronger pick. For winter, The Collection Sensual Geranium is the stronger pick. The Collection Sensual Geranium suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Manille and The Collection Sensual Geranium?

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. The Collection Sensual Geranium has top notes of Geranium, Artemisia, Angelica and Olibanum, heart notes of Plum, Amber, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of Benzoin, Osmanthus, Cedarwood and White Musk.