Fragrance comparison

Blooming Babe vs Mandarine Sultane

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 528 ratings analysed

4 wins

Blooming Babe

Juicy Couture

3.8256 votes

Rank #16,832 CitrusHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Mandarine Sultane

Alexandre.J

3.49472 votes

Rank #11,407 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blooming Babe takes 4 of 7 categories.

Blooming Babe
Choose it for a citrus and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mandarine Sultane
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Blooming Babe4/7

Mandarine Sultane3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blooming BabeJuicy Couture

Mandarine SultaneAlexandre.J

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 57%Had 10%Want 33%

3.49/ 5 · 472 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerBlooming BabeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

54%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

56 votes

25%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

419 votes

Category winnerBlooming BabeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMandarine Sultane

SillageMandarine Sultane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBlooming BabeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

honey88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

musky53%

fresh spicy42%

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotNeroli

Heart

LemonFig Honey

Base

Cashmere WoodMuskCedar

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomAlmondJasminePeach

Base

AmberCashmere WoodMuskRumSandalwoodSaffron

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Lemon and Cashmere Wood. 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

Summer100

Fall21

Winter11

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlooming BabeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men8

Unisex49

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#11,407

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerMandarine SultaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blooming Babe is a bright, energetic fragrance that pairs zesty bergamot and neroli with a unique fig honey heart. It captures a sunny, cheerful mood, making it a natural choice for casual spring afternoons or humid summer days. This scent is designed for those who enjoy a playful, fruit-forward profile that feels cri…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blooming Babe or Mandarine Sultane?

Blooming Babe takes 4 of 7 categories. Blooming Babe is rated 3.82/5 from 56 votes; Mandarine Sultane is rated 3.49/5 from 472 votes. Choose Blooming Babe for a citrus and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mandarine Sultane for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Blooming Babe or Mandarine Sultane?

Mandarine Sultane lasts longest (Mandarine Sultane 69/100, Blooming Babe 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blooming Babe or Mandarine Sultane?

Mandarine Sultane projects furthest (Mandarine Sultane 64/100, Blooming Babe 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blooming Babe and Mandarine Sultane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Lemon and Cashmere Wood.

Is Blooming Babe or Mandarine Sultane better for summer or winter?

For summer, Blooming Babe is the stronger pick. For winter, Mandarine Sultane is the stronger pick. Blooming Babe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blooming Babe and Mandarine Sultane?

Blooming Babe has top notes of Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Lemon and Fig Honey, a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk and Cedar. 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.