Fragrance comparison

Gucci Bloom Eau de Toilette vs Mandarine Sultane

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 972 ratings analysed

Gucci Bloom Eau de Toilette

Gucci

3.86500 votes

Rank #14,346 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Mandarine Sultane

Alexandre.J

3.49472 votes

Rank #11,982 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarine Sultane takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gucci Bloom Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mandarine Sultane
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Gucci Bloom Eau de Toilette3/7

Mandarine Sultane4/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Bloom Eau de Toilette
Community sentiment: Gucci Bloom Eau de Toilette
Longevity: Mandarine Sultane
Sillage & projection: Mandarine Sultane
Value for money: Mandarine Sultane
Versatility: Gucci Bloom Eau de Toilette
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mandarine Sultane

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci Bloom Eau de ToiletteGucci

Mandarine SultaneAlexandre.J

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 500 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 31%

3.49/ 5 · 472 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerGucci Bloom Eau de ToiletteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

15%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

500 votes

25%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

419 votes

Category winnerGucci Bloom Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMandarine Sultane

SillageMandarine Sultane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMandarine SultaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus83%

tuberose65%

floral48%

animalic30%

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NeroliBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

TuberoseJasmineOrange BlossomRangoon Creeper

Base2 to 3 hours

MuskSandalwood

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomAlmondJasminePeach

Base

AmberCashmere WoodMuskRumSandalwoodSaffron

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon. Durations are only published for Gucci Bloom Eau de Toilette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall34

Winter17

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci Bloom Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

Men8

Unisex49

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,346

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#11,982

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerMandarine SultaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Bloom Eau de Toilette offers a brighter, crisper interpretation of the classic white floral profile. It opens with a burst of tart lemon, mandarin orange, neroli, and bergamot, cutting through the usual heaviness of garden flowers. As the initial citrus settles, a luminous heart of tuberose, jasmine, orange blos…

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Mandarine Sultane opens with a bright burst of mandarin, bergamot, and lemon, then softens into neroli, orange blossom, jasmine, and a gentle almond-peach sweetness. The dry-down adds musk, amber, woods, saffron, and a touch of rum, giving it a smoother, warmer finish. It reads as a citrus floral with a polished, slig…

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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, Gucci Bloom Eau de Toilette or Mandarine Sultane?

Mandarine Sultane takes 4 of 7 categories. Gucci Bloom Eau de Toilette is rated 3.86/5 from 500 votes; Mandarine Sultane is rated 3.49/5 from 472 votes. Choose Gucci Bloom Eau de Toilette for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mandarine Sultane for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Bloom Eau de Toilette or Mandarine Sultane?

Mandarine Sultane lasts longest (Mandarine Sultane 69/100, Gucci Bloom Eau de Toilette 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Bloom Eau de Toilette or Mandarine Sultane?

Mandarine Sultane projects furthest (Mandarine Sultane 64/100, Gucci Bloom Eau de Toilette 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Bloom Eau de Toilette and Mandarine Sultane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon.

Is Gucci Bloom Eau de Toilette or Mandarine Sultane better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Bloom Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. For winter, Mandarine Sultane is the stronger pick. Gucci Bloom Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Bloom Eau de Toilette and Mandarine Sultane?

Gucci Bloom Eau de Toilette has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rangoon Creeper, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Mandarine Sultane has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Almond and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cashmere Wood, Musk and Rum.