Mankind Eau de Toilette vs Ha Long Bay Eau de Parfum

Mankind

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2013	Year	2025
££	Price Tier	££

Ha Long Bay

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mankind Eau de Toilette

Mankind is a cheap and cheerful crowd-pleaser for those who like a mass-appealing fresh, woody scent, but it won't impress anyone seeking originality. Many point to similarities with YSL L'Homme and Abercrombie Fierce, making it a safe choice with acceptable performance, especially for the price.

Favourite

Our Verdict - Ha Long Bay Eau de Parfum

This is a seriously polarising scent, but if you're after a bold, modern twist on tropical fruit, Ha Long Bay delivers. Some find it a synthetic chewing gum mess, others a spectacular, elegant mango dream. Prepare for love it or hate it reactions.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	3%	1%
Floral	1%	0%
Fruity	9%	13%
Green	10%	2%
Sweet	18%	12%
Warm	20%	24%
Woody	30%	33%
Earthy	16%	21%
Animalic	6%	15%
Fresh	11%	8%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Mankind EdT

Ha Long Bay EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Cardamom 22% vs 28%

Only in Mankind Eau de Toilette

Pineapple 33% Ginger 22% Tarragon 22%

Only in Ha Long Bay Eau de Parfum

Mango 46% Pepper 25%

Shared Notes

Cedar 40% vs 30%

Only in Mankind Eau de Toilette

Vetiver 37% Cinnamon 23%

Only in Ha Long Bay Eau de Parfum

Leather 36% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 34%

Only in Mankind Eau de Toilette

Oakmoss 27% Musk 26% Sandalwood 25% Tonka Bean 22%

Only in Ha Long Bay Eau de Parfum

Orcanox 39% Amberwood 33% Patchouli 28%

Accords

Mankind Eau de Toilette Ha Long Bay Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

95%

Tropical

100%

63%

Fruity

86%

82%

Aromatic

69%

Warm Spicy

76%

65%

Sweet

72%

60%

Earthy

51%

Leather

56%

54%

Powdery

Amber

52%

51%

Mossy

Terpenic

51%

50%

Fresh

49%

Musky

Fresh Spicy

48%

Woody shared

100%

95%

Tropical

100%

Fruity shared

63%

86%

Aromatic

82%

Warm Spicy shared

69%

76%

Sweet shared

65%

72%

Earthy shared

60%

51%

Leather

56%

Powdery

54%

Amber

52%

Mossy

51%

Terpenic

51%

Fresh

50%

Musky

49%

Fresh Spicy

48%

Performance

Mankind Eau de Toilette Ha Long Bay Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Mankind Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office

Its fresh, clean, and woody profile, combined with moderate longevity and sillage, makes it highly suitable for casual wear and the gym. It's often recommended for office use due to its non-offensive nature, and several users find it appropriate for dates while acknowledging its lack of uniqueness for formal settings.

Ha Long Bay Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Sport

Its moderate projection and fruit-forward, wood-leather blend make it a fantastic choice for casual wear and dates, where its unique character can shine. It's a bit too bold and possibly distracting for most office environments and won't suit formal occasions, but its freshness and energy could work for some sport activities.