Fragrances inspired by Manhattan Eau de Parfum
The original
Manhattan
Bond No. 9
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Peach, Nutmeg, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds osmanthus, drops beeswax and bergamot
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Jasmine, Sandalwood, Honey
The main difference
Adds coriander and nutmeg, drops ambroxan and oakmoss
What they share
Shares 5 of its 28 notes, including Sandalwood, Patchouli, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds ambergris and basil, drops coriander and nutmeg
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Sandalwood, Patchouli, Peach
The main difference
Adds coriander and honey, drops iris and labdanum
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Sandalwood, Patchouli, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds coriander and honey, drops amber and apricot
What they share
Shares 4 of its 13 notes, including Sandalwood, Patchouli, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds amber and cypriol oil or nagarmotha, drops coriander and honey
What they share
Shares 3 of its 11 notes, including Patchouli, Jasmine, Peach
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cedar, drops coriander and honey
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Sandalwood, Jasmine, Osmanthus
The main difference
Adds apricot and geranium, drops coriander and honey
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Bond No. 9. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.