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Isfarkand vs Mandarine & Maté Vert

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

Updated 460 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isfarkand takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Isfarkand

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

  • Mandarine & Maté Vert

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Isfarkand5/7
Mandarine & Maté Vert2/7
Ratings & consensus
Isfarkand
Community sentiment
Isfarkand
Longevity
Isfarkand
Sillage & projection
Isfarkand
Value for money
Mandarine & Maté Vert
Versatility
Mandarine & Maté Vert
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Isfarkand

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
IsfarkandOrmonde Jayne
Mandarine & Maté VertCarlotha Ray
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 425 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
3.60/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 38%Had 13%Want 49%
Category winnerIsfarkandRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
43%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate

425 votes

17%Love
40%Like
31%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerIsfarkandMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity49
〰 Sillage45
♥ Love / hate65
Category winners

LongevityIsfarkand

SillageIsfarkand

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value31
¤ Price value57
Category winnerMandarine & Maté VertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody91%
aromatic83%
earthy74%
soft spicy65%
sweet56%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
floral77%
fruity69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LimeBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Pink Pepper
Base
VetiverCedarOakmoss
Top
Mandarin OrangeThymeLimePassionfruitLavender
Heart
OsmanthusLime (Linden) Blossom
Base
MateOakmossPatchouliVetiverLeather
InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Spring86
Summer100
Fall14
Winter0
Day100
Night15
Category winnerMandarine & Maté VertMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men36
Unisex50
Women14
Men7
Unisex40
Women53
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,201

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#58,131

PerfumerJean-Michel Duriez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIsfarkandHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Geza Schoen crafted Isfarkand in 2005 as a crisp woody chypre built around bright citrus and cedarwood. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lime, bergamot, and mandarin orange before shifting into a vibrant pink pepper core. As the top notes settle, dry vetiver and oakmoss ground the composition alongside smooth…

Reviews →

Mandarine & Maté Vert by Carlotha Ray is a fragrance for women. Mandarine & Maté Vert was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Michel Duriez. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Thyme, Lime, Passionfruit and Lavender; middle notes are Osmanthus and Lime (Linden) Blossom; base notes are Mate, Oakmoss, Pa…

Reviews →
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, Isfarkand or Mandarine & Maté Vert?

Isfarkand takes 5 of 7 categories. Isfarkand is rated 3.92/5 from 425 votes; Mandarine & Maté Vert is rated 3.60/5 from 35 votes. Choose Isfarkand for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Mandarine & Maté Vert for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Isfarkand or Mandarine & Maté Vert?

Isfarkand lasts longest (Isfarkand 60/100, Mandarine & Maté Vert 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isfarkand or Mandarine & Maté Vert?

Isfarkand projects furthest (Isfarkand 56/100, Mandarine & Maté Vert 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isfarkand and Mandarine & Maté Vert smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Oakmoss.

Is Isfarkand or Mandarine & Maté Vert better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mandarine & Maté Vert is the stronger pick. For winter, Isfarkand is the stronger pick. Mandarine & Maté Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isfarkand and Mandarine & Maté Vert?

Isfarkand has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pink Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Oakmoss. Mandarine & Maté Vert has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Thyme, Lime and Passionfruit, heart notes of Osmanthus and Lime (Linden) Blossom, a base of Mate, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Vetiver.

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