Fragrance comparison

Veneno vs Manhattan

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 499 ratings analysed

3 wins

Veneno

Amado

5.002 votes

Rank #49,000 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Manhattan

Bond No 9

3.68497 votes

Rank #10,258 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Veneno takes 3 of 4 categories.

Veneno
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Manhattan
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Veneno3/4

Manhattan1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VenenoAmado

ManhattanBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%

3.68/ 5 · 497 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

36%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

432 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityVeneno

SillageVeneno

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value30

Category winnerVenenoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

amber77%

powdery69%

musky61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

honey77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleNutmegPeachelemiPlumYlang Ylang

Heart

RoseJasmine SambacCashmere Wood

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVanillaAmberMusk

Top

PeachNutmegSaffronFlowersCorianderBergamot

Heart

PlumGingerbreadChocolateHoneyBeeswaxMoroccan and Indian JasmineImmortelle

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVanillaLabdanumSandalwoodMuskCashmere WoodSuede

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Peach, Plum and Cashmere Wood. 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

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring27

Summer15

Fall99

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men27

Unisex56

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,000

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,258

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerManhattanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Veneno is a fruity woody scent with a plush, sweet edge. It opens on juicy pineapple with peach and plum, warmed by nutmeg and a resinous elemi sparkle. A soft rose and jasmine heart sits under the fruit rather than taking over, then it dries down into creamy sandalwood, patchouli, amber, vanilla and musk. If you like…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Veneno or Manhattan?

Veneno takes 3 of 4 categories. Veneno is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Manhattan is rated 3.68/5 from 497 votes. Choose Veneno for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Manhattan for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Veneno or Manhattan?

Veneno lasts longest (Veneno 100/100, Manhattan 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Veneno or Manhattan?

Veneno projects furthest (Veneno 75/100, Manhattan 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Veneno and Manhattan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Peach, Plum and Cashmere Wood.

Is Veneno or Manhattan better for summer or winter?

Veneno suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Veneno and Manhattan?

Veneno has top notes of Pineapple, Nutmeg, Peach and elemi, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Cashmere Wood, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Labdanum. 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.