Manhattan Eau de Parfum vs Club Exquisite Eau de Parfum

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View Liquid → Manhattan EDP

View Liquid → Club Exquisite EDP

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Manhattan EDP

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.

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Our Verdict - Club Exquisite EDP

This is a seriously impressive budget-friendly dupe that nails the Gentleman Society vibe. It's an instant crowd-pleaser, delivering sophistication without breaking the bank, though you might need to overspray a bit for it to truly sing.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Manhattan EDP

Club Exquisite EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 29% vs 23%

Only in Manhattan

Lavender 38% Basil 32%

Only in Club Exquisite

Cardamom 43% Pear 33%

Only in Manhattan

Coconut 26% Heliotrope 21% Rose 19% Violet 18% Jasmine 17%

Only in Club Exquisite

Narcissus 50% Clary Sage 50%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 11% vs 37%

Vetiver 6% vs 26%

Only in Manhattan

Tobacco 12% Cinnamon 9% Clove 9% Pine 8% Benzoin 7% Ginger 7% Cedar 6% Patchouli 6% Musk 6% Pink Pepper 6% Oakmoss 6%

Only in Club Exquisite

Orris 35%

Accords

Manhattan Club Exquisite

100%

Vanilla

84%

75%

Aromatic

100%

90%

Warm Spicy

75%

82%

Woody

58%

81%

Sweet

54%

78%

Tobacco

Iris

78%

71%

Powdery

76%

Earthy

65%

62%

Fresh Spicy

58%

Coconut

57%

Cinnamon

Soft Spicy

52%

Green

51%

Vanilla shared

100%

84%

Aromatic shared

75%

100%

Warm Spicy shared

90%

75%

Woody shared

82%

58%

Sweet shared

81%

54%

Tobacco

78%

Iris

78%

Powdery shared

71%

76%

Earthy

65%

Fresh Spicy

62%

Coconut

58%

Cinnamon

57%

Soft Spicy

52%

Green

51%

Performance

Manhattan Club Exquisite

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Manhattan

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

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'.

Club Exquisite

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Formal

Also Works:

Office

While its longevity is noted as moderate, the refined aromatic, iris, and vanilla accords make it suitable for a wide range of settings. It's especially good for dates and formal events where its powdery elegance can shine, and casual wear is fine too, though perhaps not a powerhouse for the office.