Fragrance comparison

Epatage vs Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 147 ratings analysed

Epatage

Brocard

3.002 votes

Rank #66,536 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense

Mandarina Duck

3.66145 votes

Rank #19,271 Fresh SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense takes 2 of 3 categories.

Epatage
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense
Choose it for a fresh spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Epatage1/3

Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Epatage
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EpatageBrocard

Mandarina Duck Rouge IntenseMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

3.66/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 23%Had 49%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

19%Love

54%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

145 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMandarina Duck Rouge Intense

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value65

Category winnerEpatageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

cacao69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

white floral90%

woody80%

powdery70%

warm spicy60%

vanilla50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LilacHeliotropeLemon Leaf

Heart

GardeniaCocoaTonka BeanOrris RootJasminePeachPeonyGreen Tea

Base

VanillaCedarMuskAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Bourbon PepperTeaLilyJasmineHeliotropeGardenia

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodVanillaCedarMusk

Base6-8 hrs

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InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Gardenia, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Date 31%Casual 28%Work 24%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,271

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerMandarina Duck Rouge IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Epatage by Brocard opens with a sharp flash of green lemon leaf before settling into a powdery floral heart of lilac, heliotrope, and creamy gardenia. As the top notes recede, a distinct lactonic cocoa and sweet tonka bean accord emerges alongside soft osmanthus and peach nuances, giving the white florals a comforting…

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Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense hits skin with a burst of fiery Bourbon pepper and brisk black tea. The spice tingles immediately. Within fifteen minutes, the fiery heat mellows into a plush garden bouquet of gardenia, night blooming jasmine, and powdery heliotrope. It never feels cold or shrill. Creamy sandalwood, sweet…

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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, Epatage or Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense?

Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense takes 2 of 3 categories. Epatage is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense is rated 3.66/5 from 145 votes. Choose Epatage for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense for a fresh spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Epatage or Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense?

Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense lasts longest (Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense 64/100, Epatage 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epatage and Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Gardenia, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Epatage or Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense better for summer or winter?

Epatage suits daytime wear; Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epatage and Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense?

Epatage has top notes of Lilac, Heliotrope and Lemon Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Cocoa, Tonka Bean and Orris Root, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Musk and Amber. Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense has top notes of Bourbon Pepper, Tea, Lily and Jasmine, heart notes of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Cedar and Musk.