Fragrance comparison

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic vs Eau Parfumee au The Vert

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 10,995 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic

Guerlain

4.128,272 votes

Rank #4,625 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Eau Parfumee au The Vert

Bvlgari

3.922,723 votes

Rank #2,288 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eau Parfumee au The Vert
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic4/7

Eau Parfumee au The Vert2/7

Ratings & consensus: Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic
Community sentiment: Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic
Value for money: Eau Parfumee au The Vert
Versatility: Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau Parfumee au The Vert

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine BasilicGuerlain

Eau Parfumee au The VertBvlgari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 8,272 votes

Have 49%Had 20%Want 31%

3.92/ 5 · 2,723 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Mandarine BasilicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

48%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

8,272 votes

31%Love

51%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

2,357 votes

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Mandarine BasilicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEau Parfumee au The VertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

green72%

aromatic58%

fresh44%

sweet30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

green77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

ClementineBitter OrangeOrange BlossomGreen TeaIvy

Heart1 to 3 hours

Mandarin OrangeBasilChamomilePeony

Base2 to 4 hours

SandalwoodAmber

Top

BergamotCardamomLemonCorianderOrange BlossomMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyBulgarian Rose

Base

Green TeaMuskCedarSandalwoodPrecious WoodsAmber

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Green Tea, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer100

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night9

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Mandarine BasilicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex36

Women63

Men3

Unisex61

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,625

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#2,288

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews290

Category winnerEau Parfumee au The VertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic by Guerlain is a bright citrus aromatic fragrance built around crisp orchard fruit and garden greens. It opens with an immediate rush of juicy clementine and bitter orange, accented by a leafy touch of green tea and ivy. As the initial zest settles, herbal basil and sweet mandarin oran…

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Bvlgari Eau Parfumee au The Vert is a clean citrus tea fragrance with a spa-like calm, a dry bergamot opening, gentle florals, green tea, soft musk, and pale woods. Reviewers often describe it as fresh, shampoo-clean, sophisticated, and very easy to wear. It suits people who like airy green scents more than sweet perf…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic or Eau Parfumee au The Vert?

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic takes 4 of 7 categories. Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic is rated 4.12/5 from 8,272 votes; Eau Parfumee au The Vert is rated 3.92/5 from 2,723 votes. Choose Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Eau Parfumee au The Vert for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic or Eau Parfumee au The Vert?

They last about the same: Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic 51/100, Eau Parfumee au The Vert 51/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic or Eau Parfumee au The Vert?

Projection is very close: Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic 46/100, Eau Parfumee au The Vert 45/100 for sillage.

Do Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic and Eau Parfumee au The Vert smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Green Tea, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood.

Is Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic or Eau Parfumee au The Vert better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic is the stronger pick. For winter, Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic is the stronger pick. Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic and Eau Parfumee au The Vert?

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic has top notes of Clementine, Bitter Orange, Orange Blossom and Green Tea, heart notes of Mandarin Orange, Basil, Chamomile and Peony, a base of Sandalwood and Amber. Eau Parfumee au The Vert has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Green Tea, Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood.