Bijou Romantique
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Manhattan
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a grown-up, opulent gourmand for those who like their sweetness balanced with something a bit spiky. It's often compared to Shalimar, but most agree it's less challenging and more modern. A cozy, comforting scent for cooler weather that manages to be both luxurious and approachable.
Roja Manhattan is a divisive blend, loved for its sophisticated tobacco-vanilla warmth but criticised for its weak performance and high price tag. For some, it's a masterpiece; for others, it's just an overpriced candle.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 9% |
| Floral | 22% | 22% |
| Fruity | 8% | 6% |
| Green | 10% | 15% |
| Sweet | 28% | 20% |
| Warm | 13% | 14% |
| Woody | 8% | 8% |
| Earthy | 9% | 7% |
| Animalic | 2% | 3% |
| Fresh | 15% | 19% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and long-lasting nature, this warm, resinous oriental is best suited for evenings and cooler weather. It's too heavy for office wear but perfect for a romantic date or a sophisticated formal event.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Despite its dominant warm and spicy accords, many find Manhattan to be a surprisingly soft and subtle scent, making it suitable for office wear if applied lightly. Its luxurious and elegant profile, with emphasis on tobacco-vanilla, makes it ideal for evening and cooler weather occasions, particularly dates and formal events. However, its 'cozy' and sometimes 'candle-like' nature might not suit all formal settings, and its minimal sillage pushes it away from typical 'date night bombs'.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Aromatic, Sweet accords and Coconut, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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