Ispahan Woody vs Mandarin
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mandarin takes 2 of 5 categories.
Ispahan WoodyChoose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall.
MandarinChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ispahan Woody1/5
Mandarin2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Mandarin
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Ispahan Woody
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mandarin
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ispahan WoodyAreejMandarinAreejWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 59%Had 0%Want 41%
4.20/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 71%Had 0%Want 29%
Category winnerMandarinRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate76%Love
5%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
19%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
80%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIspahan WoodyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
oud83%
musky65%
woody48%
warm spicy30%
woody100%
warm spicy88%
citrus77%
rose65%
patchouli53%
oud42%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, oud and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Labdanum
Heart
SaffronPatchouliRose
Base
OudSandalwoodCedar
Top
Mandarin
Heart
PatchouliSaffronRose
Base
SandalwoodCedarOud
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Patchouli, Rose and Oud. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,094
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#45,110
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMandarinHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLabdanum resin and sharp saffron open Areej Ispahan Woody with a warm, heavy amber presence. As it settles, dark patchouli and dry cedar merge with a dense oud base that projects aggressively. Built for cold winter evenings and formal outdoor wear, this fragrance suits anyone seeking an intense oriental woody scent wi…
Reviews →Mandarin by Areej opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange juice before diving straight into a dense cedar and oud foundation. Earthy patchouli and dark rose settle into the background, anchoring the bright citrus top note. As the scent dries down, sandalwood and saffron smooth out the rough edges. It is a heavy o…
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, Ispahan Woody or Mandarin?
Mandarin takes 2 of 5 categories. Ispahan Woody is rated 4.19/5 from 21 votes; Mandarin is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes. Choose Ispahan Woody for a amber and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall. Choose Mandarin for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ispahan Woody or Mandarin?
They last about the same: Ispahan Woody 96/100, Mandarin 96/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Ispahan Woody or Mandarin?
Projection is very close: Ispahan Woody 96/100, Mandarin 96/100 for sillage.
Do Ispahan Woody and Mandarin smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Patchouli, Rose and Oud.
Is Ispahan Woody or Mandarin better for summer or winter?
Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ispahan Woody and Mandarin?
Ispahan Woody has top notes of Labdanum, heart notes of Saffron, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Oud, Sandalwood and Cedar. Mandarin has top notes of Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Saffron and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Oud.
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