Atomic Rose vs Route Mandarine
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Atomic Rose takes 5 of 7 categories.
Atomic RoseChoose it for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Route MandarineChoose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Atomic Rose5/7
Route Mandarine2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Atomic Rose
- Community sentiment
- Route Mandarine
- Longevity
- Atomic Rose
- Sillage & projection
- Atomic Rose
- Value for money
- Route Mandarine
- Versatility
- Atomic Rose
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Atomic Rose
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Atomic RoseInitio Parfums PrivesRoute MandarineManuel CanovasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.16/ 5 · 4,601 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.15/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 48%Had 12%Want 40%
Category winnerAtomic RoseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
25%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
3,698 votes
41%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
68 votes
Category winnerRoute MandarineMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAtomic Rose
SillageAtomic Rose
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRoute MandarineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
vanilla88%
citrus77%
soft spicy65%
floral53%
amber42%
warm spicy100%
citrus92%
amber84%
woody77%
white floral69%
rose61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus, rose and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperBergamot
Heart
Bulgarian RoseTurkish RoseEgyptian Jasmine
Base
Madagascar VanillaAmber
Top20-30 mins
Madagascar ClovesOrangeCeylon CinnamonMadagascar Ylang-YlangItalian MandarinEgyptian PelargoniumLemonBergamot
Heart3-4 hrs
Bulgarian RosePatchouliSandalwoodOrange BlossomEgyptian JasmineTahitian VetiverLily-of-the-Valley
Base8-12 hrs
IncenseAmberSpanish LabdanumWhite MuskMadagascar Vanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Turkish Rose, Egyptian Jasmine and Madagascar Vanilla. Durations are only published for Route Mandarine, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring99
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring48
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night92
Category winnerAtomic RoseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#101
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews519
Overall rank#16,267
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerAtomic RoseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAtomic Rose by Initio Parfums Prives is a powerful floral composition built around lush Bulgarian and Turkish roses. With a spicy top of pink pepper and bergamot, it settles into a deep, velvety heart and a sweet amber-vanilla base. This scent demands attention and performs best on cool evenings or formal events.
Reviews →Route Mandarine by Manuel Canovas smells like a traditional winter pomander brought to life. You get an immediate burst of juicy Italian mandarin, bitter bergamot, and pungent Madagascar clove. Do not overspray this. The spice hits fast. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus flash fades into a warm heart of Bulgari…
Reviews →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, Atomic Rose or Route Mandarine?
Atomic Rose takes 5 of 7 categories. Atomic Rose is rated 4.16/5 from 4,601 votes; Route Mandarine is rated 4.15/5 from 68 votes. Choose Atomic Rose for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Route Mandarine for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Atomic Rose or Route Mandarine?
Atomic Rose lasts longest (Atomic Rose 85/100, Route Mandarine 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Atomic Rose or Route Mandarine?
Atomic Rose projects furthest (Atomic Rose 78/100, Route Mandarine 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Atomic Rose and Route Mandarine smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, rose and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Turkish Rose, Egyptian Jasmine and Madagascar Vanilla.
Is Atomic Rose or Route Mandarine better for summer or winter?
For summer, Atomic Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Atomic Rose is the stronger pick. Route Mandarine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Atomic Rose and Route Mandarine?
Atomic Rose has top notes of Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Turkish Rose and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla and Amber. Route Mandarine has top notes of Madagascar Cloves, Orange, Ceylon Cinnamon and Madagascar Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Orange Blossom, a base of Incense, Amber, Spanish Labdanum and White Musk.
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