Manhattan

#1526 in my "Tour de Fragrance" First thing in the morning I grab a random decant. I usually don't bother to see what it is and look it up till I've applied it. The print is too small to read without my reading glasses on anyway. So I grab this one out of the box, pulled the stopper out, and immediately I actually said, "What is this?" Went in the living room to grab my reading glasses. My first City Rhythm scent. Very nice! There are a few "Manhattan" scents. I've worked in Midtown. It has a an "idling Yellow Cab needs an engine tune" smell, but it does not smell like this "Manhattan", or either of the Roja Dove "Manhattans" or Bond No 9 "Manhattan." But I get it. New York is the capital of Planet Earth, so I get why they want to associate it with the "City That Never Sleeps" and the myth of energy that surrounds it. In reality everyone there is exhausted and fueling themselves with five espresso shot lattes. But I digress. This is a unique note combination, but still a definitely vanillic scent. Niles Ramadhin is apparently THE MAN behind City Rhythm scents, and I am certainly going to check all his creations out. You can barely smell the myrrh and olibanum (disappointing for me) which are apparently there to covertly add some longevity. You can pick out the pimento leaf, and green tea lovers will certainly appreciate this. I'm not getting much sillage after the initial very potent opening, but the skin scent hangs on through the day. I'm certainly not getting pickle juice. They may be sensitive to the pimento, which I think detracts more than it adds in every scent where it's used. I agree it's similar to the dearly missed Gucci "Pour Home II", if you added incense to the Gucci. Offensive to none in any setting I think. But $150 for 50ml! You're in Tom Ford, Parfums de Marly, Initio, Mind Games, Roja Dove, Clive Christian territory when you're $300 for 100ml, which I am certain is why City Rhythm packages this in 50ml bottles to avoid the comparison (A fellow evil product marketing manager may be at work here). At that price it becomes, "Do I want this City Rhythm scent, or that Amouage "Interlude 53 Extrait" I've been eyeing for months?" Especially since this City Rhythm scent totally has an Amouage vibe. I think I'll wait on this, but it's definitely going on the list. But I agree that at this price you always get a decant first.

Very high quality unique smell. I pick up on the cinnamon, tea, and myrrh the most. In fact, best way I can describe it is a cinnamon herbal hot tea on a winter day. I wore this while being outside on a cold day and that's exactly what it reminds me of. Cuts right through the cold. Could smell it on myself almost constantly. Lasts forever not only clothes but skin as well. On my wrists I could faintly still pick up on it some 24hrs+. Even after multiple showers and applications of other fragrances. Overall, it's flat out amazing. Wife can't get enough of it and she's very picky. I call it my secret weapon! 12/17/22: Additionally it will get compliments unsolicited. I've only wore it a couple times and have had very positive feedback. One guy (while outside on a cold day) couple smell the sillage while he was at least 10ft from me and repeatedly commentented on how good it smelled. Another guy I was just meeting for the first time turned out to to be a fraghead and told me I smelled amazing. He liked it so much he immediately wanted to know what it was. He looked up the website so that he could save it to buy later. This stuff is a show stopper.

Manhattan, a fragrance that encapsulates the essence of New York's vibrant heart. Opening with the crispness of violet leaf and bergamot, it mirrors the city's energy. The allure of cinnamon weaves through, reminiscent of the warmth that emanates from its bustling streets. As the scent evolves, the middle notes unfold a story of sophistication with a touch of intrigue. Tea and pimento leaf dance together, echoing the mix of cultures and ideas that define Manhattan. Myrrh, labdanum, and olibanum emerge, mirroring the diverse inspirations that converge in this concrete jungle. In the base, the aroma deepens, much like the city's enigmatic nights. Tobacco leaf and cedar evoke the steadfast determination of its inhabitants, while vetiver represents the rooted resilience that runs through its veins. Finally, the fragrance settles with the sweetness of vanilla, a gentle reminder of the dreams that come alive under Manhattan's dazzling lights. Manhattan isn't just a scent; it's a narrative of ambition, culture, and the constant pulse of a city that never sleeps.

Got this at the same time as Miami, my first scents from City Rhythm. Absolutely blown away by both. Alright, so this scent. Sweet, slightly powdery, green, slightly creamy. If you've ever had a green tea latte or frappuccino, it has a similar profile to that. Vanilla, pepper, and herb notes are all supporting players to the main creamy tea scent. Both Miami and Manhattan (and from what I've smelled, 2164) have this sort of gently sweet creamy DNA to them. This one is a bit on the fresher and cleaner side, where as Miami is a bit more lively. Manhattan isn't soapy, but it smells like what I might want a soap to smell like, if that makes sense. Longevity and silage are both satisfactory to pleasant, neither too strong nor quick to die. A great cooler weather scent. Some class without being too formal. Scent - 9.5/10 Longevity - 8/10 Silage - 8/10 Value - 8.5/10 Overall: 8.5 / 10, an easy win for those looking for a sweet, soft, classy scent

@Mokinko Thank you for noticing the trolls, City Rhythm has switched to more reputable suppliers and upgraded all the fragrances to IFRA standards along with certifications and safety data sheets, the trolls are sent by the old supplier who are trying to sell the old UNREGULATED formulas which now have quite a few banned and highly regulated materials to the public. Long story short, old supplier is butt hurt that City Rhythm LLC is not purchasing from them anymore so they will try to sell non compliant formulas to the public.