City Rhythm 2021 Extrait

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Manhattan

by Niles Ramadhin

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City Rhythm Manhattan is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Niles Ramadhin. Manhattan opens with Bergamot, Violet Leaf, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Pimento Leaf, Labdanum, Myrrh, and Frankincense, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Vanilla, and Tobacco. City Rhythm's Manhattan carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's divisive: a sophisticated, warm, and spicy tea fragrance for many, but for some, it's an absolute no-go with a strong 'pickle juice' note. Sample before you commit, as experiences vary wildly.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Confident
  • Edgy
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Manhattan Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and strong sillage, along with its complex spicy and tobacco notes, make it a powerful presence. While some find it office-safe, its intensity leans more towards evenings out or cooler weather casual wear, with many reviewers praising it for date nights and formal occasions.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Manhattan opens with a crisp, green sparkle of bergamot and violet leaf, quickly layered with a comforting hint of warm cinnamon. As it develops, a rich, aromatic tea note emerges, blended with the slightly peppery kick of pimento leaf and the resinous depth of myrrh and frankincense. The dry down settles into a smooth, inviting base of creamy vanilla, earthy vetiver, and a sophisticated, slightly sweet tobacco, all underpinned by robust cedar.

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