Fragrance comparison

Paris Manille vs Zayaan Gold

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 238 ratings analysed

Paris Manille

Carven

4.22168 votes

Rank #10,020 FruityPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Zayaan Gold

Khadlaj Perfumes

4.4170 votes

Rank #4,396 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zayaan Gold takes 7 of 7 categories.

Paris Manille
Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Best in spring.
Zayaan Gold
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Paris Manille0/7

Zayaan Gold7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris ManilleCarven

Zayaan GoldKhadlaj Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.41/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 36%Had 2%Want 62%

Category winnerZayaan GoldRating 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

73%Love

17%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerZayaan GoldMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityZayaan Gold

SillageZayaan Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value89

Category winnerZayaan GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

patchouli92%

herbal84%

sweet77%

musky69%

tropical61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

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

CardamomPlumCinnamonBergamot

Heart

LavenderArtemisiaDavana

Base

Tonka BeanLabdanumBenzoinPatchouli

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Plum 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

Spring100

Summer53

Fall0

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Spring58

Summer12

Fall96

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerZayaan GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex28

Women70

Men74

Unisex23

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,020

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#4,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerZayaan GoldHigher 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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Zayaan Gold by Khadlaj Perfumes is a warm, spicy fragrance that leans into aromatic and amber notes. Launched in 2025, this scent features a rich profile of plum, cinnamon, and cardamom over a resinous base of labdanum and tonka bean. It serves as a striking, cozy option for cooler autumn and winter days when you want…

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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 Zayaan Gold?

Zayaan Gold takes 7 of 7 categories. Paris Manille is rated 4.22/5 from 168 votes; Zayaan Gold is rated 4.41/5 from 70 votes. Choose Paris Manille for a fruity and patchouli character. Best in spring. Choose Zayaan Gold for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Paris Manille or Zayaan Gold?

Zayaan Gold lasts longest (Zayaan Gold 80/100, Paris Manille 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris Manille or Zayaan Gold?

Zayaan Gold projects furthest (Zayaan Gold 71/100, Paris Manille 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Manille and Zayaan Gold smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Plum and Patchouli.

Is Paris Manille or Zayaan Gold better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paris Manille is the stronger pick. For winter, Zayaan Gold is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Manille and Zayaan Gold?

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. Zayaan Gold has top notes of Cardamom, Plum, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Artemisia and Davana, a base of Tonka Bean, Labdanum, Benzoin and Patchouli.