Fragrance comparison

Greed vs Mandala

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 618 ratings analysed

Greed

Proad

4.004 votes

Rank #64,007 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Mandala

Masque Milano

3.76614 votes

Rank #28,120 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandala takes 3 of 4 categories.

Greed
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Mandala
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Greed1/4

Mandala3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GreedProad

MandalaMasque Milano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

3.76/ 5 · 614 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

37%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

16%Dislike

6%Hate

614 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMandala

SillageMandala

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value40

Category winnerGreedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

smoky61%

amber100%

warm spicy86%

woody72%

balsamic58%

fresh spicy44%

smoky30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

juniper berryAngelicaNutmeg

Heart3 to 5 hours

GeraniumCinnamonCoffeeRum

Base6 to 8 hours

CedarwoodIncensePatchouliAmbergris

Top

OlibanumAngelicaNutmeg

Heart

IncenseCardamomLabdanumCedarClovesCinnamon

Base

MyrrhAmbergrisSandalwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesAngelica, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Incense. Durations are only published for Greed, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring95

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men31

Unisex60

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,007

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,120

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandalaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Greed by Proad is an oriental spicy fragrance composed by perfumer Calice Becker. It opens with an aromatic punch of crisp juniper berry, earthy angelica, and dry nutmeg, setting a brisk, herbal tone. As the initial sharpness settles, the scent reveals a rich core of roasted coffee, warm cinnamon, and dark rum balance…

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Mandala opens with an effervescent burst of olibanum and bitter green angelica, spiked by sharp nutmeg. As it settles, cold frankincense joins dry cardamom and cinnamon, resting on a salty ambergris and dark myrrh base. It suits cool autumn mornings and quiet indoor contemplation when you want an airy resinous scent r…

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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, Greed or Mandala?

Mandala takes 3 of 4 categories. Greed is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Mandala is rated 3.76/5 from 614 votes. Choose Greed for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Mandala for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Greed or Mandala?

They last about the same: Mandala 82/100, Greed 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Greed or Mandala?

Mandala projects furthest (Mandala 66/100, Greed 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Greed and Mandala smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Angelica, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Incense.

Is Greed or Mandala better for summer or winter?

Greed suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Greed and Mandala?

Greed has top notes of juniper berry, Angelica and Nutmeg, heart notes of Geranium, Cinnamon, Coffee and Rum, a base of Cedarwood, Incense, Patchouli and Ambergris. Mandala has top notes of Olibanum, Angelica and Nutmeg, heart notes of Incense, Cardamom, Labdanum and Cedar, a base of Myrrh, Ambergris, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.