Fragrance comparison

K vs The Mandariners for Him

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 784 ratings analysed

4 wins

Natura

4.24732 votes

Rank #24,283 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

The Mandariners for Him

Mandarina Duck

3.9852 votes

Rank #17,582 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

K takes 4 of 7 categories.

K
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
The Mandariners for Him
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

K4/7

The Mandariners for Him3/7

Ratings & consensus: K
Community sentiment: K
Longevity: K
Sillage & projection: K
Value for money: The Mandariners for Him
Versatility: The Mandariners for Him
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Mandariners for Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KNatura

The Mandariners for HimMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 732 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 59%Had 7%Want 35%

Category winnerKRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

732 votes

33%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerKMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityK

SillageK

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value85

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

woody92%

sweet84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water NotesPineappleGreen LeavesAppleBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

LavenderBlack and Pink PepperJuniperVioletRhubarbGeraniumSageRosemary

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaHerbal NotesAmberCedarSandalwoodMuskOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

CloverOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangLavenderSage

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Sage. Durations are only published for The Mandariners for Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer93

Fall44

Winter26

Day100

Night27

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex9

Women3

Men41

Unisex46

Women13

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 16%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,283

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Sonia Constant, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

K by Natura is a versatile masculine scent that opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and zesty lemon. As it settles, herbal notes of sage and lavender emerge, grounded by a warm, woody base of cedar and sandalwood. It is a solid choice for daily wear, offering a professional feel for the office or a casual setting in…

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The Mandariners for Him by Mandarina Duck is an easygoing citrus woody eau de toilette that takes an unexpected floral twist. You get a bright blast of Italian lemon, Brazilian orange, and green clover right at the nozzle. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus gives way to lush ylang ylang and aromatic lavender, cre…

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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, K or The Mandariners for Him?

K takes 4 of 7 categories. K is rated 4.24/5 from 732 votes; The Mandariners for Him is rated 3.98/5 from 52 votes. Choose K for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose The Mandariners for Him for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, K or The Mandariners for Him?

K lasts longest (K 71/100, The Mandariners for Him 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, K or The Mandariners for Him?

K projects furthest (K 59/100, The Mandariners for Him 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do K and The Mandariners for Him smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Sage.

Is K or The Mandariners for Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Mandariners for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, K is the stronger pick. The Mandariners for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in K and The Mandariners for Him?

K has top notes of Water Notes, Pineapple, Green Leaves and Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Black and Pink Pepper, Juniper and Violet, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Herbal Notes and Amber. The Mandariners for Him has top notes of Clover, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Lavender and Sage, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli.