Fragrance comparison

Ciel de Paris vs Mandarina Duck Man

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 221 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ciel de Paris

Mémoires D'amour

4.1631 votes

Rank #34,612 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Mandarina Duck Man

Mandarina Duck

3.97190 votes

Rank #15,940 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciel de Paris takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ciel de Paris
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mandarina Duck Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ciel de Paris4/7

Mandarina Duck Man3/7

Ratings & consensus: Ciel de Paris
Community sentiment: Mandarina Duck Man
Longevity: Ciel de Paris
Sillage & projection: Ciel de Paris
Value for money: Mandarina Duck Man
Versatility: Ciel de Paris
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mandarina Duck Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ciel de ParisMémoires D'amour

Mandarina Duck ManMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 29%Had 4%Want 67%

3.97/ 5 · 190 votes

Have 30%Had 44%Want 26%

Category winnerCiel de ParisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

23%Love

63%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

190 votes

Category winnerMandarina Duck ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCiel de Paris

SillageCiel de Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value60

Category winnerMandarina Duck ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

tuberose84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

fruity80%

aromatic70%

warm spicy60%

sweet50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fruity, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachKiwiCoconutCardamomBergamotGrapefruitApple

Heart

TuberoseVioletIncenseRoseJasmineLily of the ValleyPink Pepper

Base

CaramelPatchouliMuskVetiverAmberVanillaSandal

Top15-30 mins

Blood OrangePeachGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCarawayNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesPeach, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Musk. Durations are only published for Mandarina Duck Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night35

Category winnerCiel de ParisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,612

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#15,940

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerMandarina Duck ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ciel de Paris by Mémoires D'amour opens with a radiant burst of peach, kiwi, and coconut, brightened by bergamot and a warm touch of cardamom. Master perfumer Pierre-Constantin Guéros crafts a rich floral heart where creamy tuberose meets jasmine and powdery violet. Designed for sunny spring afternoons, the scent shif…

Reviews →

Mandarina Duck Man opens with a bright flash of zesty blood orange and tart grapefruit. It hits the air with an energetic, sunny spark. Soon, a juicy peach note softens the citrus bite into something sweeter and surprisingly smooth. The initial alcohol rush dissipates within two minutes, revealing an aromatic heart of…

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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, Ciel de Paris or Mandarina Duck Man?

Ciel de Paris takes 4 of 7 categories. Ciel de Paris is rated 4.16/5 from 31 votes; Mandarina Duck Man is rated 3.97/5 from 190 votes. Choose Ciel de Paris for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mandarina Duck Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ciel de Paris or Mandarina Duck Man?

Ciel de Paris lasts longest (Ciel de Paris 64/100, Mandarina Duck Man 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ciel de Paris or Mandarina Duck Man?

Ciel de Paris projects furthest (Ciel de Paris 59/100, Mandarina Duck Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ciel de Paris and Mandarina Duck Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Musk.

Is Ciel de Paris or Mandarina Duck Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ciel de Paris is the stronger pick. For winter, Ciel de Paris is the stronger pick. Ciel de Paris suits daytime wear; Mandarina Duck Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ciel de Paris and Mandarina Duck Man?

Ciel de Paris has top notes of Peach, Kiwi, Coconut and Cardamom, heart notes of Tuberose, Violet, Incense and Rose, a base of Caramel, Patchouli, Musk and Vetiver. Mandarina Duck Man has top notes of Blood Orange, Peach and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cardamom, Caraway and Nutmeg, a base of Musk and Vetiver.