Manhattan Eau de Parfum vs Cosmopolitan Eau de Toilette

Manhattan

Edp	Concentration	Edt
U	Gender	U
2022	Year	2004
£££££	Price Tier	£

Cosmopolitan

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Manhattan

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Which Should You Buy?

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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Our Verdict - Cosmopolitan

This budget-friendly clone of JPG Le Male is a solid, clean, and sweet vanilla powerhouse. Some consider it a club beast, others a versatile everyday scent, but nearly everyone agrees it's punching above its weight for the price. If you love sweet vanilla and want to smell good on a shoestring, this is your guy.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	9%
Floral	22%	25%
Fruity	6%	2%
Green	15%	13%
Sweet	20%	21%
Warm	14%	12%
Woody	8%	10%
Earthy	7%	4%
Animalic	3%	10%
Fresh	19%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Manhattan EdP

Cosmopolitan EdT

Notes

Shared Notes

Lavender 38% vs 28%

Bergamot 29% vs 15%

Only in Manhattan

Basil 32%

Only in Cosmopolitan

Sage 20% Mint 19% Lemon 17%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 16% vs 24%

Only in Manhattan

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

Only in Cosmopolitan

Ylang-Ylang 26% Nutmeg 25% Geranium 25%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 11% vs 24%

Cedar 6% vs 13%

Musk 6% vs 15%

Only in Manhattan

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

Only in Cosmopolitan

Sandalwood 18% Amber 17% Civet 12%

Accords

Manhattan Cosmopolitan

100%

Vanilla

80%

75%

Aromatic

100%

62%

Fresh Spicy

94%

90%

Warm Spicy

82%

Woody

78%

81%

Sweet

55%

78%

Tobacco

71%

Powdery

78%

Lavender

73%

Herbal

61%

58%

Coconut

57%

Cinnamon

Musky

57%

Amber

55%

Vanilla shared

100%

80%

Aromatic shared

75%

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

62%

94%

Warm Spicy

90%

Woody shared

82%

78%

Sweet shared

81%

55%

Tobacco

78%

Powdery shared

71%

78%

Lavender

73%

Herbal

61%

Coconut

58%

Cinnamon

57%

Musky

57%

Amber

55%

Performance

Manhattan Cosmopolitan

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'.

Cosmopolitan

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office

Its fresh, clean, and sweet profile makes it versatile for casual wear and even the gym, as many reviewers attest. While some find it a 'beast in the club,' its potential for linearity and moderate projection make it surprisingly suitable for office wear, especially given its soapy undertone.