Fragrance comparison

Falling in Leaves vs The Mandariner for Her

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 107 ratings analysed

4 wins

Falling in Leaves

Atkinsons

4.0675 votes

Rank #5,874 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

The Mandariner for Her

Mandarina Duck

4.0032 votes

Rank #34,809 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Falling in Leaves takes 4 of 5 categories.

Falling in Leaves
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Mandariner for Her
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Falling in Leaves4/5

The Mandariner for Her1/5

Ratings & consensus: Falling in Leaves
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Falling in Leaves
Sillage & projection: Falling in Leaves
Value for money: The Mandariner for Her
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Falling in Leaves

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Falling in LeavesAtkinsons

The Mandariner for HerMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%

4.00/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 46%Had 10%Want 44%

Category winnerFalling in LeavesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

31%Love

44%Like

19%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFalling in Leaves

SillageFalling in Leaves

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value82

Category winnerThe Mandariner for HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

green86%

woody72%

fresh58%

sweet44%

fruity30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumRhubarbBlack Tea

Heart

RosePatchouliSaffronPeony

Base

VanillaSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

CloverBlack TeaNeroliPlumRaspberry Bloom

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine TeaPeonyBougainvillea

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodVirginia CedarClearwood

InformationalShared notesPlum, Black Tea, Peony and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for The Mandariner for Her, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer100

Fall57

Winter36

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men5

Unisex18

Women77

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,874

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#34,809

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFalling in LeavesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Falling in Leaves opens with plum, rhubarb and black tea, then settles into a dense rose, saffron and patchouli heart over vanilla sandalwood. It reads fruity, woody and gently spiced rather than airy floral. On skin, it can feel delicate in tone but quite strong in presence. This suits someone who wants an autumn to …

Reviews →

Expect a brief alcohol flash upon first spray. It vanishes quickly. What settles onto your pulse points is a crisp, dewy rush of green clover combined with bitter neroli citrus. Sweet plum follows right behind. Luckily, an earthy pour of black tea and delicate jasmine tea keeps the fruitiness grounded and dry. Soft pe…

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, Falling in Leaves or The Mandariner for Her?

Falling in Leaves takes 4 of 5 categories. Falling in Leaves is rated 4.06/5 from 75 votes; The Mandariner for Her is rated 4.00/5 from 32 votes. Choose Falling in Leaves for a fruity and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Mandariner for Her for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Falling in Leaves or The Mandariner for Her?

Falling in Leaves lasts longest (Falling in Leaves 82/100, The Mandariner for Her 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Falling in Leaves or The Mandariner for Her?

Falling in Leaves projects furthest (Falling in Leaves 78/100, The Mandariner for Her 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Falling in Leaves and The Mandariner for Her smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Plum, Black Tea, Peony and Sandalwood.

Is Falling in Leaves or The Mandariner for Her better for summer or winter?

Falling in Leaves suits daytime wear; The Mandariner for Her suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Falling in Leaves and The Mandariner for Her?

Falling in Leaves has top notes of Plum, Rhubarb and Black Tea, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli, Saffron and Peony, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. The Mandariner for Her has top notes of Clover, Black Tea, Neroli and Plum, heart notes of Jasmine Tea, Peony and Bougainvillea, a base of Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Clearwood.