Ithaka
MendittorosaExtrait de Parfum2019
Side by side
Ithaka vs. Manteuse
Is Ithaka better than Manteuse?
Ithaka peaks in fall, while Manteuse belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BergamotLabdanumPatchouli
amberwoodybalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Ithaka and Manteuse?
| Ithaka | Manteuse | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2019 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Camille Chemardin | Stéphane Humbert Lucas |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Ithaka and Manteuse smell?
Ithaka
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Floral
Citrus
Earthy
Smoky
Manteuse
Amber
Sweet
Powdery
Honey
Woody
White Floral
Musky
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ithaka and Manteuse share?
Top
Bergamot
BergamotWhite FlowersHoney
Heart
Magnolia
Orris RootLeatherSandalwoodVanillaLabdanum
Base
BenzoinLabdanumCedarwoodPatchouliIncense resin
Animalic NotesMuskStyraxPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Ithaka or Manteuse?
| Ithaka | Manteuse | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Ithaka and Manteuse?
This is incense for someone who doesn't want to announce themselves. Moderate sillage, exceptional longevity, and a resinous warmth that stays close rather than filling the room.Ithaka
Here's the thing about Manteuse: the honey isn't decoration. It's the trap. White florals open like a gift, and then the leather-animalic base reminds you that nothing this seductive comes without.Manteuse
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