BGTA vs Mandarin
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mandarin takes 4 of 4 categories.
BGTAChoose it for a woody and citrus character.
MandarinChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
BGTA0/4
Mandarin4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mandarin
- Sillage & projection
- Mandarin
- Value for money
- Mandarin
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mandarin
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BGTAPisello ParfumMandarinAreejWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%
4.20/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 71%Had 0%Want 29%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hateNot enough votes yet
80%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMandarin
SillageMandarin
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMandarinBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
oud69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
warm spicy88%
citrus77%
rose65%
patchouli53%
oud42%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Laotian OudPearLavenderMintLemonBergamotGreen AppleMandarin
Heart
GeraniumSaffronJasmineCinnamonVanillaVioletCardamomGinger
Base
AmberAmbergrisCedarFir ResinPatchouliSandalwoodAmbroxanGreen Tea
Top
Mandarin
Heart
PatchouliSaffronRose
Base
SandalwoodCedarOud
InformationalShared notesMandarin, Saffron, Cedar 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 seasonNo season votes yet
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#66,708
PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#45,110
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMandarinHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBGTA by Pisello Parfum introduces a dense, woody punch softened by citrus and aromatics. Designed for men who appreciate dense, complex blends, this fragrance matches a cool evening out. It opens with sharp mint and sweet pear before revealing a deep, warm heart of cinnamon and chocolate, finally resting on a resinous…
Reviews →Mandarin by Areej opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange juice before diving straight into a dense cedar and oud foundation. Earthy patchouli and dark rose settle into the background, anchoring the bright citrus top note. As the scent dries down, sandalwood and saffron smooth out the rough edges. It is a heavy o…
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, BGTA or Mandarin?
Mandarin takes 4 of 4 categories. BGTA is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Mandarin is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes. Choose BGTA for a woody and citrus character. Choose Mandarin for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, BGTA or Mandarin?
Mandarin lasts longest (Mandarin 96/100, BGTA 20/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, BGTA or Mandarin?
Mandarin projects furthest (Mandarin 96/100, BGTA 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do BGTA and Mandarin smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Saffron, Cedar and Patchouli.
Is BGTA or Mandarin better for summer or winter?
Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in BGTA and Mandarin?
BGTA has top notes of Laotian Oud, Pear, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Saffron, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Ambergris, Cedar and Fir Resin. Mandarin has top notes of Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Saffron and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Oud.
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