Blue Talisman vs Mandarin
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mandarin takes 4 of 7 categories.
Blue TalismanChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MandarinChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Blue Talisman3/7
Mandarin4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Blue Talisman
- Community sentiment
- Blue Talisman
- Longevity
- Mandarin
- Sillage & projection
- Mandarin
- Value for money
- Mandarin
- Versatility
- Mandarin
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Blue Talisman
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Blue TalismanEx NihiloMandarinMax PhilipWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.16/ 5 · 3,915 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
3.52/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 48%Had 15%Want 36%
Category winnerBlue TalismanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
28%Like
14%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
3,915 votes
30%Love
29%Like
14%Ok
15%Dislike
11%Hate
79 votes
Category winnerBlue TalismanMost 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 bothcitrus100%
fruity92%
musky84%
sweet77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
citrus92%
musky84%
white floral77%
oud69%
sweet61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, woody and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
PearBergamotMandarin OrangeGinger
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomGeorgywood
Base6-8+ hrs
MuskAmbrofix™AkigalawoodCedar
Top
Mandarin Orange
Heart
Orange BlossomRosePear
Base
MuskAkigalawoodDry Wood
InformationalShared notesPear, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Musk. Durations are only published for Blue Talisman, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter31
Day100
Night46
Spring87
Summer100
Fall52
Winter35
Day100
Night39
Category winnerMandarinMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,205
PerfumerJordi Fernández
Launched2023
Reviews205
Overall rank#28,172
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerBlue TalismanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlue Talisman by Ex Nihilo opens with an invigorating splash of crisp bergamot, juicy sweet pear, and fresh ginger that feels instantly bright and cheerful. As the initial sparkling citrus calms down over the first half hour, soft orange blossom and clean modern woods step in to create an airy, comforting aroma remini…
Reviews →Mandarin opens with a bright mandarin note, then settles into a smoother mix of pear, orange blossom, soft rose and dry woods. The overall feel leans citrusy, musky and woody rather than juicy-sweet. It looks best suited to shoppers who want a modern fresh scent with some polish and staying power, especially for sprin…
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, Blue Talisman or Mandarin?
Mandarin takes 4 of 7 categories. Blue Talisman is rated 4.16/5 from 3,915 votes; Mandarin is rated 3.52/5 from 79 votes. Choose Blue Talisman for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mandarin for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Blue Talisman or Mandarin?
Mandarin lasts longest (Mandarin 76/100, Blue Talisman 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Blue Talisman or Mandarin?
Mandarin projects furthest (Mandarin 69/100, Blue Talisman 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Blue Talisman and Mandarin smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Pear, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Musk.
Is Blue Talisman or Mandarin better for summer or winter?
For summer, Mandarin is the stronger pick. For winter, Mandarin is the stronger pick. Blue Talisman suits daytime wear; Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Blue Talisman and Mandarin?
Blue Talisman has top notes of Pear, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Georgywood, a base of Musk, Ambrofix™, Akigalawood and Cedar. Mandarin has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose and Pear, a base of Musk, Akigalawood and Dry Wood.
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