Individuel Eau de Parfum vs Manhattan Eau de Parfum

Individuel

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2003	Year	2022
££	Price Tier	£££££

Manhattan

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Individuel

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Manhattan

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Individuel

Individuel is a divisive little number - some love its clean, fruity vibe, others find it too synthetic, cloying, even outdated. It's often compared to dryer sheets or a toned-down Joop! Homme, but for many, it’s a surprisingly good cheapie with a unique charm.

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Our Verdict - Manhattan

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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Scent Profile

Citrus	6%	9%
Floral	28%	22%
Fruity	9%	6%
Green	13%	15%
Sweet	23%	20%
Warm	13%	14%
Woody	11%	8%
Earthy	9%	7%
Animalic	5%	3%
Fresh	17%	19%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Individuel EdP

Manhattan EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Lavender 13% vs 38%

Bergamot 10% vs 29%

Only in Individuel

Cinnamon 13% Pineapple 12% Juniper 11% Mint 11% Rosemary 10% Cardamom 10% Coriander 10%

Only in Manhattan

Basil 32%

Shared Notes

Violet 25% vs 18%

Jasmine 24% vs 16%

Only in Individuel

Orange Blossom 26% Geranium 25%

Only in Manhattan

Coconut 26% Heliotrope 21% Rose 19%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 13% vs 11%

Musk 10% vs 6%

Vetiver 9% vs 6%

Patchouli 9% vs 6%

Oakmoss 8% vs 6%

Only in Individuel

Raspberry 18% Sandalwood 12% Dark Chocolate 11% Amber 10%

Only in Manhattan

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

Accords

Individuel Manhattan

100%

Sweet

81%

60%

Vanilla

100%

99%

Fruity

96%

Aromatic

75%

80%

Warm Spicy

90%

73%

Woody

82%

Tobacco

78%

73%

Fresh Spicy

62%

64%

Powdery

71%

Coconut

58%

Lavender

55%

Cinnamon

57%

Sweet shared

100%

81%

Vanilla shared

60%

100%

Fruity

99%

Aromatic shared

96%

75%

Warm Spicy shared

80%

90%

Woody shared

73%

82%

Tobacco

78%

Fresh Spicy shared

73%

62%

Powdery shared

64%

71%

Coconut

58%

Lavender

58%

Cinnamon shared

55%

57%

Performance

Individuel Manhattan

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Individuel

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its clean, fresh, and often subtle sillage makes it excellent for office, casual, and sport wear. The sweeter notes also lend themselves to date nights, though its lack of formal gravitas means it's less suited for very formal events. Community reviews highlight its versatility as an 'everyday scent' and 'dumb reach' for various light settings.

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'.