Fragrance comparison

Via Manzoni 20 vs After Dark

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

4 wins

Via Manzoni 20

Xerjoff

4.1135 votes

Rank #15,396 WoodyCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

After Dark

Maryaj

4.1712 votes

Rank #32,002 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Via Manzoni 20 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Via Manzoni 20
Choose it for a woody and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
After Dark
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Via Manzoni 204/5

After Dark1/5

Ratings & consensus: Via Manzoni 20
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Via Manzoni 20
Sillage & projection: Via Manzoni 20
Value for money: After Dark
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Via Manzoni 20

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Via Manzoni 20Xerjoff

After DarkMaryaj

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 4%Had 3%Want 93%

4.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 48%Had 6%Want 45%

Category winnerVia Manzoni 20Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

11%Hate

35 votes

42%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityVia Manzoni 20

SillageVia Manzoni 20

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value79

Category winnerAfter DarkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

cherry86%

warm spicy72%

sweet58%

powdery44%

nutty30%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

earthy70%

green60%

lavender50%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BrandyCherryCoriander

Heart

RosemaryDavanaJuniper

Base

SandalwoodMyrrhVetiver

Top15-30 mins

BasilRosemaryLemon Verbena

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCorianderMintJuniper

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverCedarPatchouliBalsam FirOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Rosemary, Juniper and Vetiver. Durations are only published for After Dark, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer21

Fall100

Winter42

Day100

Night56

Spring67

Summer0

Fall33

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex15

Women22

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 17%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#32,002

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVia Manzoni 20Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Via Manzoni 20 opens with a noticeable blast of sour cherry steeped in dark brandy, cut by a crisp pinch of coriander. The initial tart fruit sweetness quickly settles into herbal davana, piney juniper, and clean rosemary. As the top notes fade over the first hour, dry vetiver and smoky myrrh emerge, anchored by cream…

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Maryaj After Dark delivers an unapologetic blast of vintage barbershop swagger built for daily rotation. You get an immediate jolt of crisp rosemary, sweet basil, and tangy lemon verbena right off the nozzle. It smells sharp and green. Soon, a clean heart of French lavender, crushed coriander, and cool spearmint smoot…

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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, Via Manzoni 20 or After Dark?

Via Manzoni 20 takes 4 of 5 categories. Via Manzoni 20 is rated 4.11/5 from 35 votes; After Dark is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes. Choose Via Manzoni 20 for a woody and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose After Dark for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Via Manzoni 20 or After Dark?

Via Manzoni 20 lasts longest (Via Manzoni 20 75/100, After Dark 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Via Manzoni 20 or After Dark?

Via Manzoni 20 projects furthest (Via Manzoni 20 71/100, After Dark 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Via Manzoni 20 and After Dark smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Rosemary, Juniper and Vetiver.

Is Via Manzoni 20 or After Dark better for summer or winter?

Via Manzoni 20 suits daytime wear; After Dark suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Via Manzoni 20 and After Dark?

Via Manzoni 20 has top notes of Brandy, Cherry and Coriander, heart notes of Rosemary, Davana and Juniper, a base of Sandalwood, Myrrh and Vetiver. After Dark has top notes of Basil, Rosemary and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Lavender, Coriander, Mint and Juniper, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Balsam Fir.