Fragrance comparison

I Am Woman vs Mandarino e Spezie

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

1 wins

I Am Woman

Joan Collins

4.4825 votes

Rank #12,802 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Mandarino e Spezie

Officine del Profumo

—0 votes

Rank #68,977 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I Am Woman takes 1 of 1 categories.

I Am Woman
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mandarino e Spezie
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

I Am Woman1/1

Mandarino e Spezie0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I Am WomanJoan Collins

Mandarino e SpezieOfficine del Profumo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 32%Had 2%Want 67%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

amber69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

green83%

warm spicy65%

fresh48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesOrangeMandarin OrangePeachLemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmineMossGreen NotesRose

Base6-10+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskPatchouliCedar

Notes

Mandarin OrangeCitrusesGreen NotesSpicy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Mandarin Orange and Green Notes. Durations are only published for I Am Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer55

Fall55

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

Date 36%Work 28%Party 21%Casual 15%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,802

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#68,977

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerI Am WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Joan Collins I Am Woman delivers an unapologetic throwback to bold twentieth-century glamour. The first spritz unleashes an energetic blast of bitter bergamot, juicy mandarin orange, and sweet peach nectar. Give it five minutes. Once the sharp alcohol vapors lift, velvety orange blossom and jasmine intertwine with ear…

Reviews →

Mandarino e Spezie by Officine del Profumo blends bright citrus with a warm spicy backbone. This unisex composition offers a crisp, aromatic profile that works well for casual daily wear. It feels modern and approachable, making it a reliable choice for those who want a refreshing, scent-driven pick for temperate spri…

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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.

Do I Am Woman and Mandarino e Spezie smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Mandarin Orange and Green Notes.

Is I Am Woman or Mandarino e Spezie better for summer or winter?

I Am Woman suits evening wear; Mandarino e Spezie suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I Am Woman and Mandarino e Spezie?

I Am Woman has top notes of Citruses, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Moss and Green Notes, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. Mandarino e Spezie features Mandarin Orange, Citruses, Green Notes and Spicy Notes.