Fragrance comparison

Al Khmisset vs Mandarin

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Al Khmisset

Mad et Len

4.0012 votes

Rank #53,244 GreenWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Mandarin

Mith

4.119 votes

Rank #37,184 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Al Khmisset
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Al Khmisset2/4

Mandarin2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al KhmissetMad et Len

MandarinMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 28%Had 19%Want 54%

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

44%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAl Khmisset

SillageAl Khmisset

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value56

Category winnerMandarinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

white floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

mossy44%

earthy30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MintOrange BlossomSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

OrangeBergamotMint

Heart

Blood OrangeBitter OrangeOrange Blossom

Base

CedarOakmossWoody NotesSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesMint, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men22

Unisex78

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,184

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMandarinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Khmisset opens with a sharp burst of crushed mint leaves that immediately clears the air. As the initial green snap settles, waxy orange blossom emerges alongside a clean, soapy accord. A dry sandalwood base anchors the florals, keeping the composition grounded during cool spring mornings and warm summer afternoons.

Reviews →

Mandarin by Mith is a dry citrus woody scent built around orange, bergamot and mint, then pushed into bitter orange, orange blossom and a mossy vetiver base. It reads brighter than sweet. On skin, it usually feels best in warm weather and daytime wear. If you like sharp citrus with a green, slightly aromatic edge, it …

Reviews →

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, Al Khmisset or Mandarin?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Al Khmisset is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes; Mandarin is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose Al Khmisset for a green and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Mandarin for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Khmisset or Mandarin?

Al Khmisset lasts longest (Al Khmisset 87/100, Mandarin 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Khmisset or Mandarin?

Al Khmisset projects furthest (Al Khmisset 70/100, Mandarin 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Khmisset and Mandarin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood.

Is Al Khmisset or Mandarin better for summer or winter?

Al Khmisset suits day or night wear; Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Khmisset and Mandarin?

Al Khmisset features Mint, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood. Mandarin has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Blood Orange, Bitter Orange and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Oakmoss, Woody Notes and Sandalwood.