Fragrance comparison

Dover vs Mandorle Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dover

Luxury Blend

3.9111 votes

Rank #52,866 AromaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Mandorle Eau de Parfum

Sora Dora

3.8127 votes

Rank #39,000 VanillaAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dover takes 4 of 5 categories.

Dover
Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mandorle Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dover4/5

Mandorle Eau de Parfum1/5

Ratings & consensus: Dover
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dover
Sillage & projection: Dover
Value for money: Dover
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mandorle Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DoverLuxury Blend

Mandorle Eau de ParfumSora Dora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 43%

3.81/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

Category winnerDoverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

9%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

33%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDover

SillageDover

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value41

Category winnerDoverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

lavender77%

amber69%

tobacco61%

vanilla100%

almond92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonRaspberryCardamomLemonSweet OrangePassionfruitSolar NotesBergamot

Heart

LavenderAmberClary SageCashmere WoodRoseTonka BeanHeliotrope

Base

CaramelTobaccoSuedeVanillaMuskPatchouliCedar

Notes

TonkaHeliotropeAlmondVanillaSuedeCashmere WoodWhite MuskCaramelRumWoody NotesCacao

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCashmere Wood, Heliotrope, Caramel and Suede. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall63

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring9

Summer0

Fall100

Winter91

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men21

Unisex14

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,866

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,000

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois, Anne-Sophie Behaghel, Camille Chemardin

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMandorle Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dover opens with a bright hit of raspberry, passionfruit and citrus, quickly warmed by cardamom, cinnamon and a smooth lavender amber heart. It reads sweet, aromatic and slightly spiced rather than fresh. As it settles, caramel, vanilla, tobacco and suede give it a plush, warm finish with noticeable presence. It suits…

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Mandorle Eau de Parfum by Sora Dora opens with a boozy splash of dark rum paired with bitter almond and subtle cherry sweetness. As the heart unfolds, heliotrope and dark cacao soften the bite into a warm powdery creaminess. The dry-down settles into smooth suede, cashmere wood, and vanilla, creating a dense gourmand …

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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, Dover or Mandorle Eau de Parfum?

Dover takes 4 of 5 categories. Dover is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes; Mandorle Eau de Parfum is rated 3.81/5 from 27 votes. Choose Dover for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mandorle Eau de Parfum for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dover or Mandorle Eau de Parfum?

Dover lasts longest (Dover 80/100, Mandorle Eau de Parfum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dover or Mandorle Eau de Parfum?

Dover projects furthest (Dover 73/100, Mandorle Eau de Parfum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dover and Mandorle Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Cashmere Wood, Heliotrope, Caramel and Suede.

Is Dover or Mandorle Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Dover suits evening wear; Mandorle Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dover and Mandorle Eau de Parfum?

Dover has top notes of Cinnamon, Raspberry, Cardamom and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Amber, Clary Sage and Cashmere Wood, a base of Caramel, Tobacco, Suede and Vanilla. Mandorle Eau de Parfum features Tonka, Heliotrope, Almond, Vanilla and Suede.