Fragrance comparison

Al Ibdaa vs Mandrake

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 116 ratings analysed

Al Ibdaa

Ard Al Zaafaran

4.119 votes

Rank #39,904 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mandrake

Parfums Quartana

3.97107 votes

Rank #14,173 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandrake takes 3 of 4 categories.

Al Ibdaa
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Mandrake
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Al Ibdaa1/4

Mandrake3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mandrake
Sillage & projection: Mandrake
Value for money: Al Ibdaa
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mandrake

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al IbdaaArd Al Zaafaran

MandrakeParfums Quartana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 49%Had 10%Want 41%

3.97/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 28%Had 10%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

39%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMandrake

SillageMandrake

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value40

Category winnerAl IbdaaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

cinnamon61%

fruity100%

woody92%

green84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitClary SageCorianderCardamom

Heart

AppleCinnamonViolet LeafRose

Base

Woody NotesTonka BeanPatchouliSuede

Notes

RhubarbApplePomegranateSuedeBirch LeafBirchSandalwoodTonka BeanMadagascar VanillaPatchouliCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Apple, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Mandrake, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer77

Fall55

Winter14

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men10

Unisex85

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#14,173

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerMandrakeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Ibdaa opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit alongside herbal clary sage, aromatic coriander, and warming cardamom. As the crisp citrus initial spray settles, the heart reveals a crisp green apple note layered over spicy cinnamon, leafy violet, and subtle rose. The dry-down transitions into a grounded woody ba…

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Mandrake by Parfums Quartana is a tart, fruity, and woody scent built around a bold rhubarb opening. Created by perfumer Carlos Viñals, the profile introduces crisp green apple and pomegranate alongside pungent, sour rhubarb stalks. As the bright initial burst settles, birch leaf and birch wood provide a rustic, green…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al Ibdaa or Mandrake?

Mandrake takes 3 of 4 categories. Al Ibdaa is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Mandrake is rated 3.97/5 from 107 votes. Choose Al Ibdaa for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Mandrake for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Ibdaa or Mandrake?

Mandrake lasts longest (Mandrake 71/100, Al Ibdaa 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Ibdaa or Mandrake?

Mandrake projects furthest (Mandrake 63/100, Al Ibdaa 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Ibdaa and Mandrake smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Apple, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.

Is Al Ibdaa or Mandrake better for summer or winter?

Al Ibdaa suits day or night wear; Mandrake suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Ibdaa and Mandrake?

Al Ibdaa has top notes of Grapefruit, Clary Sage, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Apple, Cinnamon, Violet Leaf and Rose, a base of Woody Notes, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Suede. Mandrake features Rhubarb, Apple, Pomegranate, Suede and Birch Leaf.