Fragrance comparison

For Him vs Patchouli Estratto

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

2 wins

For Him

Mandarina Duck

3.7060 votes

Rank #19,834 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Patchouli Estratto

Nobile 1942

1.001 votes

Rank #69,973 PatchouliWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

For Him takes 2 of 3 categories.

For Him
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Patchouli Estratto
Choose it for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

For Him2/3

Patchouli Estratto1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

For HimMandarina Duck

Patchouli EstrattoNobile 1942

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityFor Him

SillagePatchouli Estratto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

aquatic84%

musky77%

fruity69%

ozonic61%

patchouli100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both citrus

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

BergamotTangerineNeroliCardamom

Heart

GeraniumOrange BlossomMyrrh

Base

PatchouliAmberLabdanumTonka BeanLeatherSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Labdanum. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,834

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#69,973

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFor HimHigher 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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Patchouli Estratto opens with a brisk citrus flash where bergamot and tangerine meet crunchy cardamom spice. Neroli gives the initial spray a brief floral bite before the scent sinks into a dark, resinous core. As the top notes clear, myrrh and geranium introduce an aromatic earthiness that softens the sharp edge. The…

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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 Patchouli Estratto?

For Him takes 2 of 3 categories. For Him is rated 3.70/5 from 60 votes; Patchouli Estratto is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose For Him for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli Estratto for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, For Him or Patchouli Estratto?

For Him lasts longest (For Him 58/100, Patchouli Estratto 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, For Him or Patchouli Estratto?

Patchouli Estratto projects furthest (Patchouli Estratto 81/100, For Him 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do For Him and Patchouli Estratto smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Labdanum.

Is For Him or Patchouli Estratto better for summer or winter?

For Him suits daytime wear; Patchouli Estratto suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in For Him and Patchouli Estratto?

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. Patchouli Estratto has top notes of Bergamot, Tangerine, Neroli and Cardamom, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom and Myrrh, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Labdanum and Tonka Bean.