Fragrance comparison

214 Violeta & Sândalo vs Mandarina Duck

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,341 ratings analysed

5 wins

214 Violeta & Sândalo

O Boticário

4.08144 votes

Rank #10,888 FloralLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Mandarina Duck

3.881,197 votes

Rank #11,493 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

214 Violeta & Sândalo takes 5 of 7 categories.

214 Violeta & Sândalo
Choose it for a floral and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Mandarina Duck
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

214 Violeta & Sândalo5/7

Mandarina Duck2/7

Ratings & consensus: 214 Violeta & Sândalo
Community sentiment: Mandarina Duck
Longevity: 214 Violeta & Sândalo
Sillage & projection: 214 Violeta & Sândalo
Value for money: Mandarina Duck
Versatility: 214 Violeta & Sândalo
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 214 Violeta & Sândalo

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

214 Violeta & SândaloO Boticário

Mandarina DuckMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 1,197 votes

Have 41%Had 59%Want 0%

Category winner214 Violeta & SândaloRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

144 votes

22%Love

58%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

1,197 votes

Category winnerMandarina DuckMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

Longevity214 Violeta & Sândalo

Sillage214 Violeta & Sândalo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value72

Category winnerMandarina DuckBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

leather92%

animalic84%

woody77%

aquatic69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus91%

white floral83%

floral74%

woody65%

aromatic56%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

White PepperBergamotPearKiwi

Heart

Violet LeafGardeniaOsmanthusPeonyCyclamen

Base

LeatherSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotWhite PepperYellow Freesia

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneysuckleGardeniaJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesWhite Pepper, Bergamot, Gardenia and Musk. Durations are only published for Mandarina Duck, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night21

Category winner214 Violeta & SândaloMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex45

Women54

Men3

Unisex32

Women65

Casual 45%Work 36%Date 10%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,888

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann, Eurico Mazzini

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#11,493

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winner214 Violeta & SândaloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

O Boticário 214 Violeta & Sândalo is a crisp, dry woody floral that skips sugary sweetness in favor of green violet leaf, smooth sandalwood, and soft leather. It opens with a sharp flash of white pepper, tart kiwi, and crisp pear before settling into gardenia and creamy wood. It is a distinctive, refined scent built f…

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Mandarina Duck greets you with an electric blast of yellow freesia and bergamot, instantly spiked by a sharp kick of freshly cracked white pepper. It feels sunlit and brisk. There is no heavy syrup or syrupy sugar here. Instead, a clean, dew-drenched bouquet of honeysuckle and gardenia emerges within twenty minutes, s…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 214 Violeta & Sândalo or Mandarina Duck?

214 Violeta & Sândalo takes 5 of 7 categories. 214 Violeta & Sândalo is rated 4.08/5 from 144 votes; Mandarina Duck is rated 3.88/5 from 1,197 votes. Choose 214 Violeta & Sândalo for a floral and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Mandarina Duck for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 214 Violeta & Sândalo or Mandarina Duck?

214 Violeta & Sândalo lasts longest (214 Violeta & Sândalo 67/100, Mandarina Duck 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 214 Violeta & Sândalo or Mandarina Duck?

214 Violeta & Sândalo projects furthest (214 Violeta & Sândalo 60/100, Mandarina Duck 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 214 Violeta & Sândalo and Mandarina Duck smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include White Pepper, Bergamot, Gardenia and Musk.

Is 214 Violeta & Sândalo or Mandarina Duck better for summer or winter?

For summer, 214 Violeta & Sândalo is the stronger pick. For winter, 214 Violeta & Sândalo is the stronger pick. Mandarina Duck suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 214 Violeta & Sândalo and Mandarina Duck?

214 Violeta & Sândalo has top notes of White Pepper, Bergamot, Pear and Kiwi, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Gardenia, Osmanthus and Peony, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Mandarina Duck has top notes of Bergamot, White Pepper and Yellow Freesia, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Cedar and Musk.