Fragrance comparison

For Him vs Neptune's Trident

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 270 ratings analysed

For Him

Mandarina Duck

3.7060 votes

Rank #19,834 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Neptune's Trident

Argos

4.36210 votes

Rank #5,094 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neptune's Trident takes 5 of 7 categories.

For Him
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Neptune's Trident
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

For Him2/7

Neptune's Trident5/7

Ratings & consensus: Neptune's Trident
Community sentiment: Neptune's Trident
Longevity: Neptune's Trident
Sillage & projection: Neptune's Trident
Value for money: For Him
Versatility: For Him
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Neptune's Trident

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

For HimMandarina Duck

Neptune's TridentArgos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

4.36/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerNeptune's TridentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

38%Like

27%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

62%Love

19%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

210 votes

Category winnerNeptune's TridentMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityNeptune's Trident

SillageNeptune's Trident

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value24

Category winnerFor HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

aquatic84%

musky77%

fruity69%

ozonic61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineWater FruitCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomViolet LeavesLavender

Base4-6 hrs

MuskLabdanumPatchouli

Top

BergamotLavenderMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

Green TeaOrange BlossomJasmine SambacGeranium

Base

MuskIrisAmbergrisSandalwoodVetiverLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Orange Blossom, Lavender and Musk. Durations are only published for For Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall42

Winter17

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter7

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFor HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Casual 47%Work 29%Date 13%Party 11%

Men63

Unisex34

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,834

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#5,094

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winnerNeptune's TridentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck For Him opens with a bright flash of sweet tangerine and crisp water fruit. The citrus hits hard. Cardamom cuts through the initial aquatic mist within minutes, giving the watery top notes a gentle, spicy kick. As the sharp alcohol blast evaporates, clean orange blossom and cool violet leaves take over …

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Argos Neptune's Trident opens with an immediate burst of tart bergamot and crisp mandarin orange, sharpened slightly by aromatic lavender and cardamom. The top notes feel bright and sparkling, almost like a classic cologne splash, before settling into a smoother middle section dominated by green tea and orange blossom…

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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, For Him or Neptune's Trident?

Neptune's Trident takes 5 of 7 categories. For Him is rated 3.70/5 from 60 votes; Neptune's Trident is rated 4.36/5 from 210 votes. Choose For Him for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Neptune's Trident for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, For Him or Neptune's Trident?

Neptune's Trident lasts longest (Neptune's Trident 64/100, For Him 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, For Him or Neptune's Trident?

Neptune's Trident projects furthest (Neptune's Trident 52/100, For Him 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do For Him and Neptune's Trident smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Lavender and Musk.

Is For Him or Neptune's Trident better for summer or winter?

For summer, For Him is the stronger pick. For winter, For Him is the stronger pick. For Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in For Him and Neptune's Trident?

For Him has top notes of Tangerine, Water Fruit and Cardamom, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Violet Leaves and Lavender, a base of Musk, Labdanum and Patchouli. Neptune's Trident has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Green Tea, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Geranium, a base of Musk, Iris, Ambergris and Sandalwood.