Fragrance comparison

L'Air du Temps Eau Florale vs Mandarina Duck

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,255 ratings analysed

5 wins

L'Air du Temps Eau Florale

Nina Ricci

4.1658 votes

Rank #15,345 White FloralCitrus

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Mandarina Duck

3.881,197 votes

Rank #11,493 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Air du Temps Eau Florale takes 5 of 7 categories.

L'Air du Temps Eau Florale
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mandarina Duck
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Air du Temps Eau Florale5/7

Mandarina Duck2/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Air du Temps Eau Florale
Community sentiment: L'Air du Temps Eau Florale
Longevity: L'Air du Temps Eau Florale
Sillage & projection: L'Air du Temps Eau Florale
Value for money: Mandarina Duck
Versatility: L'Air du Temps Eau Florale
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mandarina Duck

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Air du Temps Eau FloraleNina Ricci

Mandarina DuckMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 21%Had 11%Want 68%

3.88/ 5 · 1,197 votes

Have 41%Had 59%Want 0%

Category winnerL'Air du Temps Eau FloraleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

22%Love

58%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

1,197 votes

Category winnerL'Air du Temps Eau FloraleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityL'Air du Temps Eau Florale

SillageL'Air du Temps Eau Florale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value72

Category winnerMandarina DuckBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus83%

floral65%

fresh48%

powdery30%

fresh spicy100%

citrus91%

white floral83%

floral74%

woody65%

aromatic56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeonyBergamotLemon

Heart

Orange BlossomHoneysuckleGardenia

Base

VioletMuskWoody Notes

Top15-30 mins

BergamotWhite PepperYellow Freesia

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneysuckleGardeniaJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Honeysuckle, Gardenia and Musk. Durations are only published for Mandarina Duck, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall27

Winter4

Day100

Night7

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night21

Category winnerL'Air du Temps Eau FloraleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men3

Unisex32

Women65

Casual 45%Work 36%Date 10%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,345

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#11,493

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerMandarina DuckHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Air du Temps Eau Florale by Nina Ricci offers a crisp, sunny twist on the classic floral archetype. Opening with a tart burst of bergamot and lemon, the fragrance quickly settles into a damp peony note that feels fresh and dew-drenched. The citrus top softens within twenty minutes, allowing sweet honeysuckle and cre…

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Mandarina Duck greets you with an electric blast of yellow freesia and bergamot, instantly spiked by a sharp kick of freshly cracked white pepper. It feels sunlit and brisk. There is no heavy syrup or syrupy sugar here. Instead, a clean, dew-drenched bouquet of honeysuckle and gardenia emerges within twenty minutes, s…

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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, L'Air du Temps Eau Florale or Mandarina Duck?

L'Air du Temps Eau Florale takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Air du Temps Eau Florale is rated 4.16/5 from 58 votes; Mandarina Duck is rated 3.88/5 from 1,197 votes. Choose L'Air du Temps Eau Florale for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mandarina Duck for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Air du Temps Eau Florale or Mandarina Duck?

L'Air du Temps Eau Florale lasts longest (L'Air du Temps Eau Florale 64/100, Mandarina Duck 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Air du Temps Eau Florale or Mandarina Duck?

L'Air du Temps Eau Florale projects furthest (L'Air du Temps Eau Florale 63/100, Mandarina Duck 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Air du Temps Eau Florale and Mandarina Duck smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Honeysuckle, Gardenia and Musk.

Is L'Air du Temps Eau Florale or Mandarina Duck better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Air du Temps Eau Florale is the stronger pick. For winter, Mandarina Duck is the stronger pick. L'Air du Temps Eau Florale suits daytime wear; Mandarina Duck suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Air du Temps Eau Florale and Mandarina Duck?

L'Air du Temps Eau Florale has top notes of Peony, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Honeysuckle and Gardenia, a base of Violet, Musk and Woody Notes. Mandarina Duck has top notes of Bergamot, White Pepper and Yellow Freesia, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Cedar and Musk.