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Manila Eau de Parfum bottle Manila EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
M Gender M
- Year 2014
£ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Manila EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Parfums de Marly Layton (2016) - apple, violet and vanilla translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Our Verdict - Karl Lagerfeld for Him EDT
This one's a divisive pleaser. Some call it a gem, others a generic flop. What it lacks in strong personality, it makes up for in clean versatility and a bargain price tag. Don't expect groundbreaking, but it's far from the worst.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Manila EDP
Karl Lagerfeld for Him EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 22% vs 60%
Only in Karl Lagerfeld for Him
Mandarin 40%
Shared Notes
Violet 44% vs 55%
Only in Karl Lagerfeld for Him
Apple 45%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 26% vs 60%
Only in Karl Lagerfeld for Him
Amber 40%

Accords

Manila Karl Lagerfeld for Him
Powdery
100%
Lavender
91%
65%
Woody
84%
80%
Vanilla
Fruity
76%
Fresh
67%
65%
Aromatic
58%
Citrus
65%
55%
Fresh Spicy
56%
55%
Amber
Floral
55%
100%
91%
Woody shared
65%
84%
80%
76%
67%
Aromatic shared
65%
58%
65%
Fresh Spicy shared
55%
56%
55%
55%

Performance

Manila Karl Lagerfeld for Him
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Manila

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Apple-violet-vanilla versatile across cool weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Date night, office, formal - signature versatility.

Karl Lagerfeld for Him

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, inoffensive character and moderate performance make it ideal for casual wear and the office. While some find it sexy for evenings, its lack of strong sillage or deep complexity keeps it from being a formal or power date scent. Many reviews highlight its 'shower-gel' clean vibe, suitable even for the gym.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Manila EDP
Karl Lagerfeld for Him EDT
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