Fragrance comparison

Clean Lather vs Green Mandarin

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 173 ratings analysed

Clean Lather

Clean

3.5760 votes

Rank #46,161 MuskyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Green Mandarin

Acca Kappa

3.91113 votes

Rank #9,588 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Clean Lather
Choose it for a musky and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Green Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Clean Lather3/6

Green Mandarin3/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clean LatherClean

Green MandarinAcca Kappa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 65%

3.91/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 54%

Category winnerGreen MandarinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

35%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

22%Love

60%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerGreen MandarinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityClean Lather

SillageClean Lather

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value59

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

citrus83%

powdery65%

woody48%

sweet30%

citrus100%

white floral83%

sweet65%

rose48%

musky30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, musky and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LemonOrange

Heart2 to 4 hours

MuskWoodsy Notes

Base4 to 7 hours

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Top

Mandarin OrangeOrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Orange and Musk. Durations are only published for Clean Lather, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall57

Winter43

Day100

Night24

Spring56

Summer100

Fall16

Winter8

Day100

Night13

Category winnerClean LatherMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,588

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerGreen MandarinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clean Lather brings an energetic, clean-scrubbed feel that centers on bright citrus and soft musk. The scent opens immediately with tart lemon and juicy orange, creating the impression of a fresh bar of soap foaming under warm running water. As the initial zest settles, a dense musky base takes over, backed by subtle …

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Green Mandarin by Acca Kappa is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Green Mandarin was launched in 2013. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Orange, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Jasmine and Rose; base note is Musk.

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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, Clean Lather or Green Mandarin?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Clean Lather is rated 3.57/5 from 60 votes; Green Mandarin is rated 3.91/5 from 113 votes. Choose Clean Lather for a musky and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Green Mandarin for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clean Lather or Green Mandarin?

Clean Lather lasts longest (Clean Lather 70/100, Green Mandarin 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clean Lather or Green Mandarin?

Clean Lather projects furthest (Clean Lather 72/100, Green Mandarin 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clean Lather and Green Mandarin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, musky and sweet accords. Common notes include Lemon, Orange and Musk.

Is Clean Lather or Green Mandarin better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clean Lather is the stronger pick. For winter, Clean Lather is the stronger pick. Clean Lather suits daytime wear; Green Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clean Lather and Green Mandarin?

Clean Lather has top notes of Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Musk and Woodsy Notes. Green Mandarin has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk.