Fragrance comparison

Kythnos vs Mandarine & Maté Vert

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 178 ratings analysed

7 wins

Kythnos

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

3.90143 votes

Rank #11,423 AromaticLavender

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Mandarine & Maté Vert

Carlotha Ray

3.6035 votes

Rank #56,324 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kythnos takes 7 of 7 categories.

Kythnos
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mandarine & Maté Vert
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Kythnos7/7

Mandarine & Maté Vert0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KythnosLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Mandarine & Maté VertCarlotha Ray

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 48%Had 14%Want 38%

3.60/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 49%

Category winnerKythnosRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

38%Like

11%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

143 votes

17%Love

40%Like

31%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerKythnosMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityKythnos

SillageKythnos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value57

Category winnerKythnosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender88%

woody77%

earthy65%

fresh spicy53%

patchouli42%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

fruity69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderThymeVetiverPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeThymeLimePassionfruitLavender

Heart

OsmanthusLime (Linden) Blossom

Base

MateOakmossPatchouliVetiverLeather

InformationalShared notesLavender, Thyme, Vetiver and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Kythnos, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer56

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night82

Spring86

Summer100

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night15

Category winnerKythnosMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex25

Women2

Men7

Unisex40

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,423

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#56,324

PerfumerJean-Michel Duriez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKythnosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kythnos by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a crisp, dry aromatic woody fragrance inspired by wild Mediterranean scrubland. Built on a focused blend of lavender, thyme, vetiver, and patchouli, it opens with a sharp, savory burst of herbal greenery that feels like crushing fresh culinary leaves between your fingers. As t…

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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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kythnos or Mandarine & Maté Vert?

Kythnos takes 7 of 7 categories. Kythnos is rated 3.90/5 from 143 votes; Mandarine & Maté Vert is rated 3.60/5 from 35 votes. Choose Kythnos for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mandarine & Maté Vert for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kythnos or Mandarine & Maté Vert?

Kythnos lasts longest (Kythnos 70/100, Mandarine & Maté Vert 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kythnos or Mandarine & Maté Vert?

Kythnos projects furthest (Kythnos 62/100, Mandarine & Maté Vert 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kythnos and Mandarine & Maté Vert smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Thyme, Vetiver and Patchouli.

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

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

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

Kythnos features Lavender, Thyme, Vetiver and Patchouli. 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.