Fragrance comparison

Forever vs The Mandariner for Her

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 334 ratings analysed

Forever

Alfred Sung

3.64302 votes

Rank #24,002 FloralFresh

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48%scent match

Some overlap

The Mandariner for Her

Mandarina Duck

4.0032 votes

Rank #34,809 FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Forever
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The Mandariner for Her
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Forever3/7

The Mandariner for Her3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ForeverAlfred Sung

The Mandariner for HerMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 302 votes

Have 44%Had 29%Want 27%

4.00/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 46%Had 10%Want 44%

Category winnerThe Mandariner for HerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

296 votes

31%Love

44%Like

19%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerThe Mandariner for HerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityForever

SillageForever

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh90%

fruity80%

rose70%

white floral60%

green50%

floral100%

green86%

woody72%

fresh58%

sweet44%

fruity30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeonyPlumTayberry

Heart

FreesiaNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

AmberSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

CloverBlack TeaNeroliPlumRaspberry Bloom

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine TeaPeonyBougainvillea

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodVirginia CedarClearwood

InformationalShared notesPeony, Plum 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall57

Winter36

Day100

Night32

Category winnerThe Mandariner for HerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

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#24,002

PerfumerDragoco

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#34,809

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerForeverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forever by Alfred Sung is a Floral fragrance for women. Forever was launched in 1995. The nose behind this fragrance is Dragoco. Top notes are Peony, Plum and Tayberry; middle notes are Freesia, Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose; base notes are Amber and Sandalwood.

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, Forever or The Mandariner for Her?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Forever is rated 3.64/5 from 302 votes; The Mandariner for Her is rated 4.00/5 from 32 votes. Choose Forever for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Mandariner for Her for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Forever or The Mandariner for Her?

Forever lasts longest (Forever 66/100, The Mandariner for Her 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forever or The Mandariner for Her?

Forever projects furthest (Forever 61/100, The Mandariner for Her 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forever and The Mandariner for Her smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and green accords. Common notes include Peony, Plum and Sandalwood.

Is Forever or The Mandariner for Her better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Mandariner for Her is the stronger pick. For winter, The Mandariner for Her is the stronger pick. The Mandariner for Her suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forever and The Mandariner for Her?

Forever has top notes of Peony, Plum and Tayberry, heart notes of Freesia, Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Amber 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.