Fragrance comparison

Goccia di Cristallo vs Mandarin

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

3 wins

Goccia di Cristallo

Borsari

4.336 votes

Rank #53,750 White FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Mandarin

Isabell

4.4717 votes

Rank #39,644 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Goccia di Cristallo takes 3 of 4 categories.

Goccia di Cristallo
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Goccia di Cristallo3/4

Mandarin1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Goccia di CristalloBorsari

MandarinIsabell

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

4.47/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 43%Had 32%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

47%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityGoccia di Cristallo

SillageGoccia di Cristallo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGoccia di CristalloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

balsamic61%

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

white floral65%

fresh spicy53%

powdery42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MarigoldAfrican Orange FlowerMandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruitPineappleAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Bay LeafJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskVirginia CedarAmberTonka BeanVanilleoak moss

Top

Mandarin OrangeLimeAmalfi LemonJuniper

Heart

PomeloAfrican Orange FlowerJasmine

Base

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Jasmine. 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

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandarinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Goccia di Cristallo is a classic floral citrus with a bright, slightly sparkling opening of bergamot, lemon, mandarin and grapefruit, softened by orange blossom and a touch of pineapple. As it settles, jasmine, rose and lily of the valley sit over a warm base of musk, amber, tonka, vanilla and moss. It reads polished,…

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Mandarin by Isabell opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange, tart lime, and bitter juniper berries. The citrus top feels sharp and energetic rather than sugary. As the initial spray settles, African orange flower and bittersweet pomelo emerge in the heart, softening the initial acid bite with a dry white floral t…

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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, Goccia di Cristallo or Mandarin?

Goccia di Cristallo takes 3 of 4 categories. Goccia di Cristallo is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Mandarin is rated 4.47/5 from 17 votes. Choose Goccia di Cristallo for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Mandarin for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Goccia di Cristallo or Mandarin?

They last about the same: Goccia di Cristallo 72/100, Mandarin 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Goccia di Cristallo or Mandarin?

Goccia di Cristallo projects furthest (Goccia di Cristallo 58/100, Mandarin 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Goccia di Cristallo and Mandarin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Jasmine.

Is Goccia di Cristallo or Mandarin better for summer or winter?

Goccia di Cristallo suits evening wear; Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Goccia di Cristallo and Mandarin?

Goccia di Cristallo has top notes of Marigold, African Orange Flower, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar, Amber and Tonka Bean. Mandarin has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lime, Amalfi Lemon and Juniper, heart notes of Pomelo, African Orange Flower and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.