Fragrance comparison

Alexandra vs Mandarine Sultane

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 497 ratings analysed

6 wins

Alexandra

Gritti

3.8425 votes

Rank #39,337 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Mandarine Sultane

Alexandre.J

3.49472 votes

Rank #11,982 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alexandra takes 6 of 7 categories.

Alexandra
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Mandarine Sultane
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Alexandra6/7

Mandarine Sultane1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlexandraGritti

Mandarine SultaneAlexandre.J

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

3.49/ 5 · 472 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerAlexandraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

25%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

419 votes

Category winnerAlexandraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAlexandra

SillageAlexandra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAlexandraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

musky61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

PeachPearMandarin OrangePink GrapefruitBergamotArtemisia

Heart2 to 4 hours

Ylang-YlangJasmineDamask RoseOrange Blossom

Base6 to 8 hours

VanillaMuskTonka BeanCashmere WoodAmberPatchouliSaffron

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomAlmondJasminePeach

Base

AmberCashmere WoodMuskRumSandalwoodSaffron

InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Alexandra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer29

Fall86

Winter86

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAlexandraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men8

Unisex49

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,982

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerMandarine SultaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alexandra by Gritti opens with an energetic rush of ripe peach, juicy pear, and sparkling pink grapefruit cut by bitter green artemisia. That bright, sunlit start soon softens into a lush heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, damask rose, and orange blossom, giving the scent a rich, golden floral character. As the hours tick…

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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, Alexandra or Mandarine Sultane?

Alexandra takes 6 of 7 categories. Alexandra is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Mandarine Sultane is rated 3.49/5 from 472 votes. Choose Alexandra for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Mandarine Sultane for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Alexandra or Mandarine Sultane?

Alexandra lasts longest (Alexandra 74/100, Mandarine Sultane 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alexandra or Mandarine Sultane?

Alexandra projects furthest (Alexandra 69/100, Mandarine Sultane 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alexandra and Mandarine Sultane smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Alexandra or Mandarine Sultane better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alexandra is the stronger pick. For winter, Alexandra is the stronger pick. Alexandra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alexandra and Mandarine Sultane?

Alexandra has top notes of Peach, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Damask Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Tonka Bean and Cashmere Wood. 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.