Fragrance comparison

Calm Bliss vs Mandarine Sultane

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 727 ratings analysed

Calm Bliss

Charlotte Tilbury

3.40255 votes

Rank #43,112 CitrusWhite Floral

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36%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Mandarine Sultane

Alexandre.J

3.49472 votes

Rank #11,819 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarine Sultane takes 6 of 7 categories.

Calm Bliss
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mandarine Sultane
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Calm Bliss1/7

Mandarine Sultane6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Calm BlissCharlotte Tilbury

Mandarine SultaneAlexandre.J

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 51%

3.49/ 5 · 472 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerMandarine SultaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

34%Like

29%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

255 votes

25%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

419 votes

Category winnerMandarine SultaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMandarine Sultane

SillageMandarine Sultane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMandarine SultaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

aquatic84%

lavender77%

fresh69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderNeroliBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Water NotesOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

Cashmere WoodPalo SantoAmbergrisOlibanum

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomAlmondJasminePeach

Base

AmberCashmere WoodMuskRumSandalwoodSaffron

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Calm Bliss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall25

Winter19

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCalm BlissMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex32

Women58

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men8

Unisex49

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,112

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,819

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerMandarine SultaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calm Bliss by Charlotte Tilbury delivers an airy wash of relaxation right out of the sprayer. Bergamot and bitter neroli lead the first spray with a bright citrus sparkle. Then comes soothing French lavender. It feels like stepping straight out of a luxury hotel steam room into crisp cotton sheets. The heart leans int…

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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, Calm Bliss or Mandarine Sultane?

Mandarine Sultane takes 6 of 7 categories. Calm Bliss is rated 3.40/5 from 255 votes; Mandarine Sultane is rated 3.49/5 from 472 votes. Choose Calm Bliss for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mandarine Sultane for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Calm Bliss or Mandarine Sultane?

Mandarine Sultane lasts longest (Mandarine Sultane 69/100, Calm Bliss 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Calm Bliss or Mandarine Sultane?

Mandarine Sultane projects furthest (Mandarine Sultane 64/100, Calm Bliss 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Calm Bliss and Mandarine Sultane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Cashmere Wood.

Is Calm Bliss or Mandarine Sultane better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Calm Bliss and Mandarine Sultane?

Calm Bliss has top notes of Lavender, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Notes and Orange Blossom, a base of Cashmere Wood, Palo Santo, Ambergris and Olibanum. 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.