Fragrance comparison

Grasse vs The Mandariner for Her

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

Grasse

Les Destinations

3.6635 votes

Rank #31,956 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

The Mandariner for Her

Mandarina Duck

4.0032 votes

Rank #34,809 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Grasse
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Mandariner for Her
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Grasse4/8

The Mandariner for Her4/8

Ratings & consensus: The Mandariner for Her
Community sentiment: The Mandariner for Her
Longevity: Grasse
Sillage & projection: The Mandariner for Her
Value for money: The Mandariner for Her
Versatility: Grasse
Note pyramid (duration): Grasse
Fragranxe ranking: Grasse

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GrasseLes Destinations

The Mandariner for HerMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

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

23%Love

40%Like

23%Ok

9%Dislike

6%Hate

35 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGrasse

SillageThe Mandariner for Her

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value82

Category winnerThe Mandariner for HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

fruity61%

floral100%

green86%

woody72%

fresh58%

sweet44%

fruity30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LemonPlumPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

JasminePeonyNeroli

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaMuskCedar

Top15-30 mins

CloverBlack TeaNeroliPlumRaspberry Bloom

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine TeaPeonyBougainvillea

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodVirginia CedarClearwood

Category winnerGrasseLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall82

Winter73

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall57

Winter36

Day100

Night32

Category winnerGrasseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex25

Women71

Work 33%Casual 31%Date 24%Party 12%

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#31,956

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,809

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGrasseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grasse by Les Destinations captures the breezy charm of southern France with an inviting mix of sunlit fruit, delicate flowers, and smooth woods. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart lemon, rich ripe plum, and a gentle crackle of pink pepper. As the initial brightness settles, a lush heart of sweet jasmine, de…

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…

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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, Grasse or The Mandariner for Her?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Grasse is rated 3.66/5 from 35 votes; The Mandariner for Her is rated 4.00/5 from 32 votes. Choose Grasse for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Mandariner for Her for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Grasse or The Mandariner for Her?

They last about the same: Grasse 63/100, The Mandariner for Her 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Grasse or The Mandariner for Her?

The Mandariner for Her projects furthest (The Mandariner for Her 57/100, Grasse 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grasse and The Mandariner for Her smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and fruity accords. Common notes include Plum, Peony, Neroli and Cedar.

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

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

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

Grasse has top notes of Lemon, Plum and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Peony and Neroli, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Cedar. 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.