Fragrance comparison

Petale d'Ambre vs Manhattan

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 583 ratings analysed

6 wins

Petale d'Ambre

Zara

3.8186 votes

Rank #8,314 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Manhattan

Bond No 9

3.68497 votes

Rank #9,380 SweetWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Petale d'Ambre takes 6 of 7 categories.

Petale d'Ambre
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Manhattan
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter.

Petale d'Ambre6/7

Manhattan1/7

Ratings & consensus: Petale d'Ambre
Community sentiment: Manhattan
Longevity: Petale d'Ambre
Sillage & projection: Petale d'Ambre
Value for money: Petale d'Ambre
Versatility: Petale d'Ambre
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Petale d'Ambre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Petale d'AmbreZara

ManhattanBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

3.68/ 5 · 497 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

24%Like

14%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

71 votes

36%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

432 votes

Category winnerManhattanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityPetale d'Ambre

SillagePetale d'Ambre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value30

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

white floral61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

honey77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegLabdanum

Base

PatchouliAmbergrisCashmere Wood

Top

PeachNutmegSaffronFlowersCorianderBergamot

Heart

PlumGingerbreadChocolateHoneyBeeswaxMoroccan and Indian JasmineImmortelle

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVanillaLabdanumSandalwoodMuskCashmere WoodSuede

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Labdanum 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

Spring85

Summer58

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night–

Spring27

Summer15

Fall99

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex48

Women22

Men27

Unisex56

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,314

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#9,380

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Petale d'Ambre opens with brisk bergamot and lemon, then settles into a clean, aromatic mix of lavender, patchouli and soft woods. On skin, many wearers describe it as soapy, polished and quietly old-school, with a drydown that can feel like fresh laundry or elegant detergent. It suits shoppers who enjoy structured la…

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Manhattan is a rich, spiced gourmand with peach, saffron, plum, honey and chocolate over a warm oud, patchouli and vanilla base. It opens bold and busy, then settles into something darker, sweeter and more velvety. This usually suits cold weather, evening wear and anyone who enjoys dense oriental styles with a festive…

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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, Petale d'Ambre or Manhattan?

Petale d'Ambre takes 6 of 7 categories. Petale d'Ambre is rated 3.81/5 from 86 votes; Manhattan is rated 3.68/5 from 497 votes. Choose Petale d'Ambre for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Manhattan for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Petale d'Ambre or Manhattan?

Petale d'Ambre lasts longest (Petale d'Ambre 76/100, Manhattan 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Petale d'Ambre or Manhattan?

Projection is very close: Petale d'Ambre 65/100, Manhattan 64/100 for sillage.

Do Petale d'Ambre and Manhattan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Labdanum and Patchouli.

Is Petale d'Ambre or Manhattan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Petale d'Ambre is the stronger pick. For winter, Manhattan is the stronger pick. Petale d'Ambre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Petale d'Ambre and Manhattan?

Petale d'Ambre has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley, Nutmeg and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Ambergris and Cashmere Wood. Manhattan has top notes of Peach, Nutmeg, Saffron and Flowers, heart notes of Plum, Gingerbread, Chocolate and Honey, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Vanilla and Labdanum.