Colette vs Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Colette takes 3 of 4 categories.
ColetteChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Nativa SPA Mandarin + DamaskChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Colette3/4
Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Colette
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Colette
- Sillage & projection
- Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Colette
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ColetteToccaNativa SPA Mandarin + DamaskO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 1,432 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
3.62/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 14%Had 55%Want 32%
Category winnerColetteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
42%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
1,432 votes
6%Love
69%Like
6%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityColette
SillageNativa SPA Mandarin + Damask
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
vanilla69%
amber61%
citrus100%
green83%
fresh spicy65%
aromatic48%
sweet30%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Amalfi LemonBergamotJuniper BerriesMandarin Orange
Heart
VioletPink PepperJasmineCyclamen
Base
VanilleSandalwoodMuskAmberVirginia CedarIncensePine needles
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamotTangerineOrangeGreen NotesAmalfi LemonMintTincture of Rose
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VetyverMuskVirginia CedarSandalwood
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter47
Day–
Night–
Spring64
Summer100
Fall9
Winter0
Day100
Night8
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,667
PerfumerIrina Burlakova
Launched—
Reviews201
Overall rank#53,441
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerColetteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotColette opens with a bright, fizzy burst of Amalfi lemon and aromatic juniper berries. It feels like a cool breeze on a sunny spring morning. As the scent settles, a soft violet and powdery iris-like texture takes over, blending with a creamy base of vanilla and warm sandalwood. This is a skin scent that sits close to…
Reviews →Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask by O Boticário is a bright, refreshing citrus fragrance built for easy daytime wear. It opens with a zesty burst of juicy mandarin orange, crisp Amalfi lemon, and crushed green mint that wakes you up like a cool morning shower. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, soft touches of delicat…
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, Colette or Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?
Colette takes 3 of 4 categories. Colette is rated 4.18/5 from 1,432 votes; Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask is rated 3.62/5 from 16 votes. Choose Colette for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Colette or Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?
Colette lasts longest (Colette 48/100, Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Colette or Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?
Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask projects furthest (Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask 50/100, Colette 41/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Colette and Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Violet.
Is Colette or Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask better for summer or winter?
Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Colette and Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?
Colette has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Tangerine and Orange, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Cyclamen and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vetyver, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.
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