Fragrance comparison

Amberfume vs Mandarine Fauve

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amberfume

Lydeen

3.805 votes

Rank #48,697 AromaticBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Mandarine Fauve

Atelier Cologne

3.6746 votes

Rank #32,765 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amberfume takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amberfume
Choose it for a aromatic and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Mandarine Fauve
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amberfume3/4

Mandarine Fauve1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmberfumeLydeen

Mandarine FauveAtelier Cologne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

3.67/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

33%Love

28%Like

24%Ok

4%Dislike

11%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAmberfume

SillageAmberfume

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerAmberfumeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

balsamic92%

woody84%

amber77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

woody90%

fresh80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

conifer50%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AbsintheDavanaYlang YlangStar AniseCardamom

Heart

elemiMimosaRose

Base

VanillaIncenseFirLabdanumBenzoinCypriolPatchouliVetiver

Top

Citrus

Heart

Green Mandarin

Base

FirPatchouli

InformationalShared notesFir and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall71

Winter76

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men46

Unisex46

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,697

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#32,765

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandarine FauveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amberfume by Lydeen is a bold Oriental Woody fragrance that balances sharp Absinthe and Cardamom against a deep, smoky resinous base. Launched in 2021, this unisex scent suits those who enjoy polarizing, resin-heavy profiles during cold Scandinavian winters. It projects well, creating a flickering bonfire effect on th…

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Mandarine Fauve opens with a sharp burst of Italian green mandarin peel that feels bitter and fresh. Maurice Roucel pairs this vibrant citrus top with crisp fir needle sap and earthy patchouli in the base. It creates a dark, pine-tinted citrus profile that suits spring mornings and crisp autumn days for anyone wanting…

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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, Amberfume or Mandarine Fauve?

Amberfume takes 3 of 4 categories. Amberfume is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Mandarine Fauve is rated 3.67/5 from 46 votes. Choose Amberfume for a aromatic and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Mandarine Fauve for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amberfume or Mandarine Fauve?

Amberfume lasts longest (Amberfume 80/100, Mandarine Fauve 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amberfume or Mandarine Fauve?

Amberfume projects furthest (Amberfume 75/100, Mandarine Fauve 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amberfume and Mandarine Fauve smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Fir and Patchouli.

Is Amberfume or Mandarine Fauve better for summer or winter?

Amberfume suits day or night wear; Mandarine Fauve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amberfume and Mandarine Fauve?

Amberfume has top notes of Absinthe, Davana, Ylang Ylang and Star Anise, heart notes of elemi, Mimosa and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Incense, Fir and Labdanum. Mandarine Fauve has top notes of Citrus, heart notes of Green Mandarin, a base of Fir and Patchouli.