First Breath vs Mandarine & Maté Vert
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Breath takes 3 of 4 categories.
First BreathChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mandarine & Maté VertChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
First Breath3/4
Mandarine & Maté Vert1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- First Breath
- Sillage & projection
- First Breath
- Value for money
- First Breath
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mandarine & Maté Vert
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
First BreathMasterpieceMandarine & Maté VertCarlotha RayWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%
3.60/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 38%Had 13%Want 49%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
17%Love
40%Like
31%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
35 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst Breath
SillageFirst Breath
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirst BreathBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
woody48%
green30%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
floral77%
fruity69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeMandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
White FlowersBasilThyme
Base
PatchouliVetiverMusk
Top
Mandarin OrangeThymeLimePassionfruitLavender
Heart
OsmanthusLime (Linden) Blossom
Base
MateOakmossPatchouliVetiverLeather
InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Thyme and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night33
Spring86
Summer100
Fall14
Winter0
Day100
Night15
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#70,138
PerfumerLeslie Girard
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#58,260
PerfumerJean-Michel Duriez
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMandarine & Maté VertHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFirst Breath by Masterpiece opens with a sharp burst of cold lime, tart grapefruit, and sweet mandarin orange peel. The citrus punch immediately wakes up your nose before fresh culinary herbs take over. Green basil and crushed thyme bring an aromatic, savory edge that keeps the citrus blend crisp rather than sugary. …
Reviews →Mandarine & Maté Vert by Carlotha Ray is a fragrance for women. Mandarine & Maté Vert was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Michel Duriez. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Thyme, Lime, Passionfruit and Lavender; middle notes are Osmanthus and Lime (Linden) Blossom; base notes are Mate, Oakmoss, Pa…
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, First Breath or Mandarine & Maté Vert?
First Breath takes 3 of 4 categories. First Breath is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Mandarine & Maté Vert is rated 3.60/5 from 35 votes. Choose First Breath for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mandarine & Maté Vert for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First Breath or Mandarine & Maté Vert?
First Breath lasts longest (First Breath 60/100, Mandarine & Maté Vert 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Breath or Mandarine & Maté Vert?
First Breath projects furthest (First Breath 50/100, Mandarine & Maté Vert 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First Breath and Mandarine & Maté Vert smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Thyme and Patchouli.
Is First Breath or Mandarine & Maté Vert better for summer or winter?
First Breath suits daytime wear; Mandarine & Maté Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Breath and Mandarine & Maté Vert?
First Breath has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of White Flowers, Basil and Thyme, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk. Mandarine & Maté Vert has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Thyme, Lime and Passionfruit, heart notes of Osmanthus and Lime (Linden) Blossom, a base of Mate, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Vetiver.
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