Fragrance comparison

Preludio vs Manhattan Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,472 ratings analysed

Preludio

Gritti

3.63121 votes

Rank #19,590 WoodyAromatic

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29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Manhattan Eau de Parfum

Roja Dove

4.181,351 votes

Rank #276 VanillaWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Manhattan Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Preludio
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Manhattan Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Preludio2/7

Manhattan Eau de Parfum5/7

Ratings & consensus: Manhattan Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Manhattan Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Manhattan Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Manhattan Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Preludio
Versatility: Preludio
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Manhattan Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PreludioGritti

Manhattan Eau de ParfumRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 53%

4.18/ 5 · 1,351 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerManhattan Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

121 votes

53%Love

23%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

590 votes

Category winnerManhattan Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityManhattan Eau de Parfum

SillageManhattan Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value47

Category winnerPreludioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

lavender80%

ozonic70%

aquatic60%

citrus50%

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

tobacco69%

aromatic61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderWatermelonLemon

Heart3 to 4 hours

Pine TreeWoody NotesSandalwoodTobacco

Base4 to 6 hours

BorageMuskAmber

Top

LavenderBasilBergamot

Heart

CoconutHeliotropeMay RoseVioletJasmine

Base

TobaccoVanillaCinnamonClovePine TreeBenzoinMuskGinger

InformationalShared notesLavender, Pine Tree, Tobacco and Musk. Durations are only published for Preludio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall76

Winter59

Day100

Night62

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPreludioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex39

Women7

Men41

Unisex43

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,590

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#276

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews297

Category winnerManhattan Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Preludio by Gritti opens with an unexpected pairing of crisp lavender, tart lemon, and juicy watermelon, creating a brisk, ozonic introduction that feels both clean and cooling. As the initial splash settles, the heart reveals an earthy forest character built around pine tree needles, smooth sandalwood, and dry woody …

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Roja Dove Manhattan Eau de Parfum is a smooth tobacco vanilla with a polished, slightly nostalgic feel. Reviews point to a softer, less heavy take on the Tobacco Vanille style, with powdery heliotrope, creamy coconut, and gentle spice rounding it out. It suits cool weather, evening wear, and anyone who wants warmth wi…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Preludio or Manhattan Eau de Parfum?

Manhattan Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Preludio is rated 3.63/5 from 121 votes; Manhattan Eau de Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 1,351 votes. Choose Preludio for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Manhattan Eau de Parfum for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Preludio or Manhattan Eau de Parfum?

Manhattan Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Manhattan Eau de Parfum 77/100, Preludio 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Preludio or Manhattan Eau de Parfum?

Manhattan Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Manhattan Eau de Parfum 66/100, Preludio 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Preludio and Manhattan Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pine Tree, Tobacco and Musk.

Is Preludio or Manhattan Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Preludio is the stronger pick. For winter, Manhattan Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Preludio suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Preludio and Manhattan Eau de Parfum?

Preludio has top notes of Lavender, Watermelon and Lemon, heart notes of Pine Tree, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Tobacco, a base of Borage, Musk and Amber. Manhattan Eau de Parfum has top notes of Lavender, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Heliotrope, May Rose and Violet, a base of Tobacco, Vanilla, Cinnamon and Clove.