Fragrance comparison

Brun Sicilien vs Mandrake

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 133 ratings analysed

Brun Sicilien

Scent on Canvas

3.8526 votes

Rank #21,386 LeatherPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Mandrake

Parfums Quartana

3.97107 votes

Rank #14,173 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandrake takes 4 of 4 categories.

Brun Sicilien
Choose it for a leather and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mandrake
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Brun Sicilien0/4

Mandrake4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Brun SicilienScent on Canvas

MandrakeParfums Quartana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%

3.97/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 28%Had 10%Want 62%

Category winnerMandrakeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

39%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMandrake

SillageMandrake

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value40

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

powdery90%

smoky80%

musky70%

vanilla60%

animalic50%

fruity100%

woody92%

green84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sicilian MandarinWhite FlowersJasmine

Heart

LeatherSuedeHeliotropeBlack PepperCardamomMusk

Base

BirchMadagascar VanillaIndonesian Patchouli LeafAmber

Notes

RhubarbApplePomegranateSuedeBirch LeafBirchSandalwoodTonka BeanMadagascar VanillaPatchouliCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSuede, Cardamom, Birch and Madagascar Vanilla. Durations are only published for Mandrake, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer25

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer77

Fall55

Winter14

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men10

Unisex85

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,386

PerfumerAlexandra Kosinski

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#14,173

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerMandrakeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brun Sicilien by Scent on Canvas is a versatile leather fragrance that balances citrus brightness with a grounded, suede-like heart. It suits those seeking a modern, approachable scent for daily wear, blending Sicilian mandarin and white flowers into a smooth, musky base. It is a solid choice for office environments o…

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Mandrake by Parfums Quartana is a tart, fruity, and woody scent built around a bold rhubarb opening. Created by perfumer Carlos Viñals, the profile introduces crisp green apple and pomegranate alongside pungent, sour rhubarb stalks. As the bright initial burst settles, birch leaf and birch wood provide a rustic, green…

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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, Brun Sicilien or Mandrake?

Mandrake takes 4 of 4 categories. Brun Sicilien is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes; Mandrake is rated 3.97/5 from 107 votes. Choose Brun Sicilien for a leather and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mandrake for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Brun Sicilien or Mandrake?

Mandrake lasts longest (Mandrake 71/100, Brun Sicilien 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Brun Sicilien or Mandrake?

Mandrake projects furthest (Mandrake 63/100, Brun Sicilien 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Brun Sicilien and Mandrake smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather accords. Common notes include Suede, Cardamom, Birch and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Brun Sicilien or Mandrake better for summer or winter?

Brun Sicilien suits daytime wear; Mandrake suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Brun Sicilien and Mandrake?

Brun Sicilien has top notes of Sicilian Mandarin, White Flowers and Jasmine, heart notes of Leather, Suede, Heliotrope and Black Pepper, a base of Birch, Madagascar Vanilla, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Amber. Mandrake features Rhubarb, Apple, Pomegranate, Suede and Birch Leaf.