Fragrance comparison

Athena's Rose vs Mandarine Sultane

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 473 ratings analysed

3 wins

Athena's Rose

Orca

4.001 votes

Rank #61,059 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Mandarine Sultane

Alexandre.J

3.49472 votes

Rank #12,625 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Athena's Rose takes 3 of 4 categories.

Athena's Rose
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Mandarine Sultane
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Athena's Rose3/4

Mandarine Sultane1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Athena's RoseOrca

Mandarine SultaneAlexandre.J

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

3.49/ 5 · 472 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

25%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

419 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAthena's Rose

SillageAthena's Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAthena's RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh92%

floral84%

citrus77%

aldehydic69%

rose61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesRoseMandarin OrangeBergamotPeachPlum

Heart

Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomRose de MaiJasmineHeliotropeCyclamenYlang YlangMimosa

Base

—

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomAlmondJasminePeach

Base

AmberCashmere WoodMuskRumSandalwoodSaffron

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Peach and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men8

Unisex49

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,059

PerfumerGib Osbert

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#12,625

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerMandarine SultaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Orca's new floral release opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes and fresh bergamot, quickly softening into a lush garden of roses and orange blossom. Peach and plum add a subtle jammy sweetness to the early stages, while olive leaf and saffron anchor the base. It is a modern, clean floral that suits spring mornings an…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Athena's Rose or Mandarine Sultane?

Athena's Rose takes 3 of 4 categories. Athena's Rose is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Mandarine Sultane is rated 3.49/5 from 472 votes. Choose Athena's Rose for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Mandarine Sultane for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Athena's Rose or Mandarine Sultane?

Athena's Rose lasts longest (Athena's Rose 80/100, Mandarine Sultane 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Athena's Rose or Mandarine Sultane?

Athena's Rose projects furthest (Athena's Rose 100/100, Mandarine Sultane 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Athena's Rose and Mandarine Sultane smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Peach and Orange Blossom.

Is Athena's Rose or Mandarine Sultane better for summer or winter?

Athena's Rose suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Athena's Rose and Mandarine Sultane?

Athena's Rose has top notes of Aldehydes, Rose, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai and Jasmine. 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.