Manhattan Eau de Parfum by Roja Dove

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Manhattan Eau de Parfum by Roja Dove is an oriental spicy fragrance blending aromatic lavender, fresh basil, and bright bergamot with creamy coconut and powdery heliotrope. Floral touches of rose, violet, and jasmine combine with warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and pink pepper, resting on a rich base of tobacco, vanilla, benzoin, vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood, musk, oakmoss, and ginger. This complex layering creates a bold yet elegant scent characterised by its spicy warmth and soft floral undertones.

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Moonglade

Moonglade by MINT £170.00

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  • Key notes:
  • anise seeds
  • coconut
  • lavender
  • nutmeg
  • orange
  • patchouli
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • fruity
  • leather

Perfumer: Chris Maurice

From the master perfume responsible for most of the Xerjoff range, Moon Glade is a very unconventional take on lavender. The perfumer added a charred coconut shell nuance and poured sweet peach compote to the clean musky vibes of the herb.

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Tabac Rouge

Tabac Rouge by Phaedon Paris £130.00

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  • Key notes:
  • benzoin
  • cinnamon
  • ginger
  • tobacco
  • Tags:
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

Inspired by an Art Deco skyscraper and the paintings of Tamara de Lempicka, Tabac Rouge is a striking androgynous fragrance, conjuring up curling tendrils of incense and tobacco smoke. Turkish tobacco absolute is warmed by ginger and cinnamon, with a luxuriant hint of honey. Tabac Rouge dries down to a lush base of Siam benzoin and musk. 

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Kajal II

Kajal II by Kajal £195.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cloves
  • fougere
  • green leaves
  • lavender
  • lemon
  • mandarin
  • patchouli
  • sage
  • Tags:
  • #aftergym
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • #savory
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • spicy

Spiritually, number two symbolizes balance, a reminder that we are all connected. When we attune our inner self with our outer experiences, a profound equilibrium emerges. Kajal II, with its peach and bright aromatics playing against deep oakmoss, sandalwood and musk, is a tribute to this serene duality.

Perfumer: Rosendeo Mateu

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Tonka Lavande

Tonka Lavande by Marie Jeanne £165.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • fougere
  • lavender
  • sage
  • tonka beans
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #normcore
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • vintage/old school
  • woody

Perfumer: Sidonie Lancesseur

The Materie Premiere collection. 

A soft, bitter-sweet tonka and cooling lavender blend. Marie Jeanne’s beautiful vision of a 21st century fougere.

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Sugardaddy

Sugardaddy by Fugazzi £205.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • bergamot
  • cloves
  • jasmine
  • patchouli
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • citrusy
  • fruity
  • spicy

Warm sunshine at twilight. Tangerine dances with bergamot in this cashmere, jasmine and patchouli-based choreography. With a whopping 50% of perfume oil, this extrait is persuasive enough to beguile any unsuspecting soul who crosses your path.

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Hanamachi (Geisha Districts)

Hanamachi (Geisha Districts) by J-Scent £122.00

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  • Key notes:
  • heliotrope
  • oud
  • powdery notes
  • rose
  • violet
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #powdery
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • fruity
  • vintage/old school
  • woody

The so-called “Hanamachi” (花街 literally “flower town”) was traditionally the area where geishas lived and worked. This intriguing perfume evokes the allure of an “oiran”, the highest-ranking courtesan, expressing the contradictory charms of innocence and worldliness. Iris adds ravishing powdery notes to a bouquet of rose and violet. The base of sensual agarwood creates a beautiful harmony suggesting bygone decadence.

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TARDES

TARDES by CARNER £150.00

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  • Key notes:
  • almond
  • cedarwood
  • heliotrope
  • musk
  • rose
  • tonka beans
  • Tags:
  • #powdery
  • #sexy
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • edible
  • floral

A tribute to the peace and harmony of a late summer afternoon; a fragrance that is pure, serene and enveloping.

A peaceful stroll through the wheat fields and almond trees as the light of a summer day wanes and the warmth of the air caresses your skin… Admiring the beauty of the sun as it starts dipping behind the rolling hills and bunches of wild roses and geraniums color the dimming countryside.

Their bountiful blooms release subtle droplets of nectar that float in the air and blend with the earthy scent of freshly cut wood, invading the early night…

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Moth
  • Key notes:
  • ambergris
  • cinnamon
  • gaiac / guaiac wood
  • heliotrope
  • honey
  • incense
  • orris (iris root)
  • rose
  • saffron
  • smoke
  • Tags:
  • #smoky
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • woody

Perfumer: Tomoo Inaba

Rich and gothic Moth starts with a heavy dose of dark spices to jolt your senses before settling into a dusting of honey-sweet rose and powdery florals. Slowly, it tests its wings, taking flight on an exotic journey of nagarmotha, guaiac wood and patchouli. Beneath it all lingers a smoky undertone that serves as a constant reminder to fluttering creatures of the danger in the tantalizing flame.

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Spice Must Flow

Spice Must Flow by Etat Libre d'Orange £240.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • cinnamon
  • cumin
  • ginger
  • incense
  • patchouli
  • rose
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • spicy
  • woody

The Orange Extraordinaire collection.

An homage to the role of spices in Western perfumery, history and culture. Naturally it’s a majestic aromatic flow of cinnamon and ginger, with numerous sparks of pepper and a rich incense background.

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Inner War

Inner War by Ourte £115.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • bergamot
  • candy floss
  • coconut
  • labdanum
  • rose
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • #powdery
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • woody

The never-ending war between what you “should” do and what you want to do. Where being loyal to your dreams and desires clashes with societal expectations. Well, here’s where the conflict ends. Inner War is an amber carnival of too-muchness, a stop at the candy floss stand, a ravenous kiss on the big wheel. This extrait is a billowing cloud of talcum powder and almond, suggesting delicate heliotrope. Curling like tendrils into the air is a phantom, licorice-like anise, adding freshness and subtle weirdness. Rose supplies the syrupy “mmmmm” that glues together ambroxan, vanilla and patchouli.

About Manhattan Eau de Parfum by Roja Dove

What does Manhattan Eau de Parfum smell like?
Manhattan Eau de Parfum is an oriental spicy fragrance combining aromatic herbs, florals, warm spices, and rich woods. It features lavender, basil, bergamot, coconut, heliotrope, rose, tobacco, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, and patchouli among its notes, creating a complex, warm, and elegant scent.
How does Manhattan Eau de Parfum differ from these similar fragrances?
While these fragrances share key notes with Manhattan Eau de Parfum, none replicate its full complexity. Manhattan blends fresh herbs, florals, spices, and a rich woody base with tobacco and vanilla, whereas the others may emphasise fresher, smokier, sweeter, or powdery aspects, but lack the complete oriental spicy balance.
Which fragrances on this list are best for someone who enjoys the spicy and smoky aspects of Manhattan?
Tabac Rouge, Lynch aka Smoked Styrax, and Spice Must Flow highlight the spicy and smoky elements found in Manhattan Eau de Parfum. These options focus more on tobacco, benzoin, cloves, and incense, providing a darker, more resinous experience.