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Gray Shot vs Mandarina Asiática

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

Updated 274 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarina Asiática takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Gray Shot

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Mandarina Asiática

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Gray Shot3/7
Mandarina Asiática4/7
Ratings & consensus
Mandarina Asiática
Community sentiment
Mandarina Asiática
Longevity
Gray Shot
Sillage & projection
Gray Shot
Value for money
Mandarina Asiática
Versatility
Gray Shot
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Mandarina Asiática

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Gray ShotPull & Bear
Mandarina AsiáticaPhebo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.47/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 16%Had 33%Want 51%
4.32/ 5 · 242 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerMandarina AsiáticaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
13%Love
53%Like
6%Ok
25%Dislike
3%Hate

32 votes

53%Love
31%Like
10%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

242 votes

Category winnerMandarina AsiáticaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate62
⏱ Longevity43
〰 Sillage36
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityGray Shot

SillageGray Shot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value83
Category winnerMandarina AsiáticaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody90%
marine80%
green70%
aromatic60%
aquatic50%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
green48%
herbal30%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
PetitgrainMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart2-3 hrs
SeaweedHerbal Notes
Base4-5 hrs
Woodsy NotesMusk
Top
Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitGinger
Heart
LemongrassPetitgrainCardamom
Base
MateMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Musk. Durations are only published for Gray Shot, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer13
Fall88
Winter13
Day100
Night41
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day–
Night–
Category winnerGray ShotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Casual 46%Work 34%Date 11%Party 9%
Men4
Unisex75
Women21
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,720

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#9,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMandarina AsiáticaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pull & Bear Gray Shot delivers a refreshing burst of bitter petitgrain, zesty mandarin orange, and sharp pink grapefruit right from the first pump. It feels brisk. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus flash gives way to an unusual heart of salty seaweed and rustic herbal notes that smell like ocean winds sweeping ov…

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Phebo Mandarina Asiática opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange, bitter grapefruit, and freshly sliced ginger. As the initial citrus recedes, lemongrass and green petitgrain take control, supported by cardamom and earthy yerba mate leaf. A quiet trail of clean musk sits close to the skin. It works best on scorchi…

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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, Gray Shot or Mandarina Asiática?

Mandarina Asiática takes 4 of 7 categories. Gray Shot is rated 3.47/5 from 32 votes; Mandarina Asiática is rated 4.32/5 from 242 votes. Choose Gray Shot for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mandarina Asiática for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gray Shot or Mandarina Asiática?

Gray Shot lasts longest (Gray Shot 76/100, Mandarina Asiática 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gray Shot or Mandarina Asiática?

Gray Shot projects furthest (Gray Shot 62/100, Mandarina Asiática 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gray Shot and Mandarina Asiática smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Musk.

Is Gray Shot or Mandarina Asiática better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gray Shot is the stronger pick. For winter, Mandarina Asiática is the stronger pick. Gray Shot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gray Shot and Mandarina Asiática?

Gray Shot has top notes of Petitgrain, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Seaweed and Herbal Notes, a base of Woodsy Notes and Musk. Mandarina Asiática has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Ginger, heart notes of Lemongrass, Petitgrain and Cardamom, a base of Mate, Musk and Amber.

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