Fragrance comparison

Amber & Mandarin vs Jasmin di Giava

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 547 ratings analysed

Amber & Mandarin

The Dua Brand

3.502 votes

Rank #61,156 AmberCitrus

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16%scent match

Clearly different

Jasmin di Giava

Tesori d'Oriente

3.72545 votes

Rank #6,394 SweetPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Amber & Mandarin
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jasmin di Giava
Choose it for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Amber & Mandarin2/4

Jasmin di Giava2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber & MandarinThe Dua Brand

Jasmin di GiavaTesori d'Oriente

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 83%Had 0%Want 17%

3.72/ 5 · 545 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

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

21%Love

51%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

545 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAmber & Mandarin

SillageAmber & Mandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value93

Category winnerJasmin di GiavaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus86%

fruity72%

tropical58%

sweet44%

fresh30%

sweet100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

caramel69%

chocolate61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both 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

OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

JasminePassionfruitPeachRed BerriesLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliChocolateCaramelVanillaAmber

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

Spring37

Summer23

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men3

Unisex23

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,156

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#6,394

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerJasmin di GiavaHigher 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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This affordable Italian import delivers a heavy dose of patchouli and sweet warmth without the steep designer price tag. It suits adventurous shoppers looking for a bold evening option that wraps the skin in dark chocolate and caramel. The blend leans towards cooler weather, offering a comforting aura when temperature…

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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 Jasmin di Giava?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Amber & Mandarin is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Jasmin di Giava is rated 3.72/5 from 545 votes. Choose Amber & Mandarin for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jasmin di Giava for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Amber & Mandarin or Jasmin di Giava?

Amber & Mandarin lasts longest (Amber & Mandarin 80/100, Jasmin di Giava 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber & Mandarin or Jasmin di Giava?

Amber & Mandarin projects furthest (Amber & Mandarin 75/100, Jasmin di Giava 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber & Mandarin and Jasmin di Giava smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Passionfruit and Amber.

Is Amber & Mandarin or Jasmin di Giava better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Amber & Mandarin and Jasmin di Giava?

Amber & Mandarin features Mandarin Orange, Passionfruit and Amber. Jasmin di Giava has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Passionfruit, Peach and Red Berries, a base of Patchouli, Chocolate, Caramel and Vanilla.