Fragrance comparison

Ghala vs Green Mandarin

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 124 ratings analysed

Ghala

Anfas

3.8211 votes

Rank #46,048 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Green Mandarin

Acca Kappa

3.91113 votes

Rank #10,158 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Green Mandarin takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ghala
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Green Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ghala2/5

Green Mandarin3/5

Ratings & consensus: Green Mandarin
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ghala
Sillage & projection: Ghala
Value for money: Green Mandarin
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Green Mandarin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GhalaAnfas

Green MandarinAcca Kappa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 26%Had 3%Want 71%

3.91/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 54%

Category winnerGreen MandarinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

9%Like

36%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

22%Love

60%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityGhala

SillageGhala

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value59

Category winnerGreen MandarinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery83%

citrus65%

rose48%

sweet30%

citrus100%

white floral83%

sweet65%

rose48%

musky30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, musky and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange

Heart

Rose

Base

Musk

Top

Mandarin OrangeOrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesOrange, Rose and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter40

Day67

Night100

Spring56

Summer100

Fall16

Winter8

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,048

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#10,158

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerGreen MandarinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ghala opens with a bright burst of sweet orange that feels immediate and solar. As the citrus settles, a clean rose heart takes over, giving the floral core a crisp, slightly soapy feel rather than a heavy vintage weight. Soft musk cushions the base, anchoring the petals with a gentle powdery warmth that sits close to…

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Green Mandarin by Acca Kappa is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Green Mandarin was launched in 2013. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Orange, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Jasmine and Rose; base note is Musk.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ghala or Green Mandarin?

Green Mandarin takes 3 of 5 categories. Ghala is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Green Mandarin is rated 3.91/5 from 113 votes. Choose Ghala for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Green Mandarin for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ghala or Green Mandarin?

Ghala lasts longest (Ghala 66/100, Green Mandarin 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ghala or Green Mandarin?

Ghala projects furthest (Ghala 63/100, Green Mandarin 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ghala and Green Mandarin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, musky and rose accords. Common notes include Orange, Rose and Musk.

Is Ghala or Green Mandarin better for summer or winter?

Ghala suits evening wear; Green Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ghala and Green Mandarin?

Ghala has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Rose, a base of Musk. Green Mandarin has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk.