Fragrance comparison

Dua's Classic Cologne Pour Homme vs Mandarine

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

1 wins

Dua's Classic Cologne Pour Homme

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #57,886 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Mandarine

YanFroloff

4.001 votes

Rank #60,314 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dua's Classic Cologne Pour Homme takes 1 of 3 categories.

Dua's Classic Cologne Pour Homme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mandarine
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dua's Classic Cologne Pour Homme1/3

Mandarine0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dua's Classic Cologne Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dua's Classic Cologne Pour HommeThe Dua Brand

MandarineYanFroloff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 7%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

green61%

amber100%

citrus86%

fresh spicy72%

balsamic58%

woody44%

aromatic30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

NeroliVetiverBergamotOlibanumCassisPatchouliOrangeLemonMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeIvyBergamotTomato Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliRose GeraniumVetiver

Base6-8 hrs

ResinsOlibanumMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Vetiver, Bergamot and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Mandarine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,314

PerfumerYan Froloff

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDua's Classic Cologne Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dua's Classic Cologne Pour Homme by The Dua Brand is a fragrance for men. Dua's Classic Cologne Pour Homme was launched in 2022. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly.

Reviews →

Mandarine by YanFroloff opens like peeling a juicy mandarin orange right in the middle of a sunlit vegetable garden. Instead of vanishing into thin air like a typical light cologne, this fragrance pairs sparkling bergamot and bitter citrus flesh with the crisp, green snap of crushed tomato leaf and garden ivy. As the …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dua's Classic Cologne Pour Homme or Mandarine?

Dua's Classic Cologne Pour Homme takes 1 of 3 categories. Dua's Classic Cologne Pour Homme is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Mandarine is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dua's Classic Cologne Pour Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mandarine for a amber and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dua's Classic Cologne Pour Homme or Mandarine?

They last about the same: Dua's Classic Cologne Pour Homme 80/100, Mandarine 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dua's Classic Cologne Pour Homme or Mandarine?

Projection is very close: Dua's Classic Cologne Pour Homme 50/100, Mandarine 50/100 for sillage.

Do Dua's Classic Cologne Pour Homme and Mandarine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Vetiver, Bergamot and Olibanum.

Is Dua's Classic Cologne Pour Homme or Mandarine better for summer or winter?

Dua's Classic Cologne Pour Homme suits daytime wear; Mandarine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dua's Classic Cologne Pour Homme and Mandarine?

Dua's Classic Cologne Pour Homme features Neroli, Vetiver, Bergamot, Olibanum and Cassis. Mandarine has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Ivy, Bergamot and Tomato Leaf, heart notes of Neroli, Rose Geranium and Vetiver, a base of Resins, Olibanum, Musk and Vanilla.