Fragrance comparison

Acqua Neroli vs Mandarine Sultane

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,301 ratings analysed

Acqua Neroli

Clean

3.65829 votes

Rank #36,755 CitrusWhite Floral

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63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Mandarine Sultane

Alexandre.J

3.49472 votes

Rank #11,856 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarine Sultane takes 4 of 7 categories.

Acqua Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mandarine Sultane
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Acqua Neroli3/7

Mandarine Sultane4/7

Ratings & consensus: Acqua Neroli
Community sentiment: Mandarine Sultane
Longevity: Mandarine Sultane
Sillage & projection: Mandarine Sultane
Value for money: Acqua Neroli
Versatility: Acqua Neroli
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mandarine Sultane

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua NeroliClean

Mandarine SultaneAlexandre.J

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 829 votes

Have 56%Had 16%Want 28%

3.49/ 5 · 472 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerAcqua NeroliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

829 votes

25%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

419 votes

Category winnerMandarine SultaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMandarine Sultane

SillageMandarine Sultane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAcqua NeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

musky65%

fresh spicy48%

floral30%

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotSicilian OrangeMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

NeroliOrange BlossomJasmine

Base2 to 3 hours

MuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)AmberSandalwood

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomAlmondJasminePeach

Base

AmberCashmere WoodMuskRumSandalwoodSaffron

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Acqua Neroli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer100

Fall19

Winter9

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAcqua NeroliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex58

Women38

Men8

Unisex49

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,755

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,856

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerMandarine SultaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Acqua Neroli by Clean is a bright citrus and white floral fragrance built around fresh neroli and sparkling fruit. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot, Sicilian orange, and mandarin orange that feels crisp and uplifting, like cutting into fresh citrus fruit on a warm morning. As the sharp initial spray settl…

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Mandarine Sultane opens with a bright burst of mandarin, bergamot, and lemon, then softens into neroli, orange blossom, jasmine, and a gentle almond-peach sweetness. The dry-down adds musk, amber, woods, saffron, and a touch of rum, giving it a smoother, warmer finish. It reads as a citrus floral with a polished, slig…

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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, Acqua Neroli or Mandarine Sultane?

Mandarine Sultane takes 4 of 7 categories. Acqua Neroli is rated 3.65/5 from 829 votes; Mandarine Sultane is rated 3.49/5 from 472 votes. Choose Acqua Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mandarine Sultane for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Acqua Neroli or Mandarine Sultane?

Mandarine Sultane lasts longest (Mandarine Sultane 69/100, Acqua Neroli 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua Neroli or Mandarine Sultane?

Mandarine Sultane projects furthest (Mandarine Sultane 64/100, Acqua Neroli 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua Neroli and Mandarine Sultane smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Orange Blossom.

Is Acqua Neroli or Mandarine Sultane better for summer or winter?

For summer, Acqua Neroli is the stronger pick. For winter, Mandarine Sultane is the stronger pick. Acqua Neroli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua Neroli and Mandarine Sultane?

Acqua Neroli has top notes of Bergamot, Sicilian Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Amber and Sandalwood. Mandarine Sultane has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Almond and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cashmere Wood, Musk and Rum.