Top Notes 
Lavender
Basil
Bergamot
Heart Notes 
Coconut
Heliotrope
May rose
Grasse jasmine
Violet
Base Notes 
Tobacco
Cinnamon
Cedarwood
Clove
Pink pepper
Tonka bean
Benzoin
Ginger
Musk
Oakmoss
Patchouli
Pine
Vanilla
Vetiver
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Sweet Glow of the 1920s
"Roja Dove created this perfume as a tribute to the past and a celebration of what is yet to come. Essentially, it is the perfect antidote to the current Covid climate."
With this small excerpt from the introduction, I begin my review.
The background story of Manhattan is thought-provoking. It reflects how our new decade began quite differently than expected and that we will recover again, no matter what the world throws at us. Manhattan has been a successful coping mechanism in this regard.
The name is unmistakably inspired by the city of Manhattan, which, with its resilience, aims to transport the glamour of the Roaring Twenties into the present.
When I learned about this release, I was very intrigued, as Roja has a unique talent for presenting himself and his perfumes in the best light. This is no exception. A strictly limited edition, a story that motivates, and its black piano lacquer box, which excellently complements the entire presentation.
Since last Wednesday, the bottle has been with me, and I wore it properly in the office on Thursday and Friday, as well as testing it multiple times on my skin at home. The first impressions have been formed, and many of you are surely eagerly waiting to discover what lies behind this new creation.
The profile is presented as follows: "This is a smooth and smoky Tobacco-based Chypré [...]".
No worries, we are greeted fresh, and within the first seconds, we immediately notice the spicy-warm architecture that sits on a Chypré foundation. Not particularly floral, but cuddly soft, creamy-sweet, and pleasantly woody with a gentle sharpness. Smoke and tobacco create a deep character that overall comes across as pleasing. During my first test on the back of my hand, I couldn't quite categorize this impression - now I would mention two fragrances in this context that share certain parallels, but only as a point of reference:
Tobacco Vanille Eau de Parfum
Arabesque
Manhattan does not focus as strongly on tobacco and vanilla as Tom Ford does, and it reduces the perception of tobacco somewhat. The sweet perception is not immediately attributable to vanilla but is closer to Arabesque and almost has a jam-like quality, as the real magic occurs because Roja underpins both with a Chypré structure for additional bittersweet and dry nuances, thus mixing an exclusive cocktail.
With all admiration and appreciation for Roja, I must explicitly state that Manhattan does not set new standards. The fragrance combines the familiar and reinterprets it in its charming way, resulting in something that is indeed commendable. Above all, I see it in late autumn and winter.
It is excellently suited for these seasons and will truly sweeten sensual moments.
With this small excerpt from the introduction, I begin my review.
The background story of Manhattan is thought-provoking. It reflects how our new decade began quite differently than expected and that we will recover again, no matter what the world throws at us. Manhattan has been a successful coping mechanism in this regard.
The name is unmistakably inspired by the city of Manhattan, which, with its resilience, aims to transport the glamour of the Roaring Twenties into the present.
When I learned about this release, I was very intrigued, as Roja has a unique talent for presenting himself and his perfumes in the best light. This is no exception. A strictly limited edition, a story that motivates, and its black piano lacquer box, which excellently complements the entire presentation.
Since last Wednesday, the bottle has been with me, and I wore it properly in the office on Thursday and Friday, as well as testing it multiple times on my skin at home. The first impressions have been formed, and many of you are surely eagerly waiting to discover what lies behind this new creation.
The profile is presented as follows: "This is a smooth and smoky Tobacco-based Chypré [...]".
No worries, we are greeted fresh, and within the first seconds, we immediately notice the spicy-warm architecture that sits on a Chypré foundation. Not particularly floral, but cuddly soft, creamy-sweet, and pleasantly woody with a gentle sharpness. Smoke and tobacco create a deep character that overall comes across as pleasing. During my first test on the back of my hand, I couldn't quite categorize this impression - now I would mention two fragrances in this context that share certain parallels, but only as a point of reference:
Tobacco Vanille Eau de Parfum
Arabesque
Manhattan does not focus as strongly on tobacco and vanilla as Tom Ford does, and it reduces the perception of tobacco somewhat. The sweet perception is not immediately attributable to vanilla but is closer to Arabesque and almost has a jam-like quality, as the real magic occurs because Roja underpins both with a Chypré structure for additional bittersweet and dry nuances, thus mixing an exclusive cocktail.
With all admiration and appreciation for Roja, I must explicitly state that Manhattan does not set new standards. The fragrance combines the familiar and reinterprets it in its charming way, resulting in something that is indeed commendable. Above all, I see it in late autumn and winter.
It is excellently suited for these seasons and will truly sweeten sensual moments.
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