Fragrance comparison

Amber & Mandarin vs Freckles

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amber & Mandarin

The Dua Brand

3.502 votes

Rank #61,156 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Freckles

Veta Perfume

3.899 votes

Rank #54,676 White FloralMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber & Mandarin takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amber & Mandarin
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Freckles
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amber & Mandarin3/4

Freckles1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber & MandarinThe Dua Brand

FrecklesVeta Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 83%Had 0%Want 17%

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

11%Love

67%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAmber & Mandarin

SillageAmber & Mandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value39

Category winnerAmber & MandarinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus86%

fruity72%

tropical58%

sweet44%

fresh30%

white floral100%

musky92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

tropical69%

fruity61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity, tropical and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangePassionfruitAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PassionfruitPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineTuberose

Base

MuskSandalwoodVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Passionfruit and Amber. Durations are only published for Amber & Mandarin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 38%Work 27%Date 20%Party 15%

Men10

Unisex0

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,156

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#54,676

PerfumerElizaveta Tomilova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFrecklesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber & Mandarin by The Dua Brand delivers an energetic blast of juicy citrus over an amber foundation. You immediately smell cold, freshly cracked mandarin rind with a hint of tangy passionfruit juice. It hits with serious intensity. As the tart fruit settles, a warm, resinous base takes over, adding weight and longe…

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Freckles by Veta Perfume blends bright passionfruit with a warm musky base. It is a lighthearted choice for sunny spring afternoons spent outdoors. The scent settles into a soft vanilla amber that stays close to the skin. It suits those seeking a fruity floral that avoids heavy sweetness.

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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, Amber & Mandarin or Freckles?

Amber & Mandarin takes 3 of 4 categories. Amber & Mandarin is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Freckles is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Amber & Mandarin for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Freckles for a white floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber & Mandarin or Freckles?

Amber & Mandarin lasts longest (Amber & Mandarin 80/100, Freckles 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber & Mandarin or Freckles?

Amber & Mandarin projects furthest (Amber & Mandarin 75/100, Freckles 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber & Mandarin and Freckles smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, tropical and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Passionfruit and Amber.

Is Amber & Mandarin or Freckles better for summer or winter?

Amber & Mandarin suits daytime wear; Freckles suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber & Mandarin and Freckles?

Amber & Mandarin features Mandarin Orange, Passionfruit and Amber. Freckles has top notes of Passionfruit, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.