Fragrance comparison

M+ vs Upscape

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

M+

Mandarina Duck

3.5819 votes

Rank #51,774 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Upscape

Johan B

2.502 votes

Rank #68,992 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

M+
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Upscape
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

M+2/4

Upscape2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M+Mandarina Duck

UpscapeJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 33%Had 36%Want 31%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

32%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityUpscape

SillageM+

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

violet69%

citrus61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBlack PepperLemonGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

VioletCypressIris

Base5-7 hrs

Tonka BeanCedarVetiverAmber

Top20-30 mins

AppleBergamotOrangeGrapefruitNeroliCucumberBlack CurrantPiña Colada

Heart2-3 hrs

CyclamenJasmineOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmberCedarSandalwoodMossCoconut

Category winnerUpscapeLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night41

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 39%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Work 28%Date 21%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,774

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#68,992

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerM+Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck M+ opens with an immediate snap of tart grapefruit and sharp black pepper that quickly settles into aromatic French lavender. It smells crisp, dry, and unmistakably masculine right from the first spray. The heart brings out green cypress needles and a cool, powdery iris that keeps the profile crisp with…

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Johan B Upscape is a bright floral fruity perfume for women that blends sparkling fruit with a comforting woody base. It opens with an energizing splash of crisp apple, fresh orange, and tart grapefruit, balanced by a fun touch of piña colada and cooling cucumber. As the initial citrus effervescence settles, the heart…

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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, M+ or Upscape?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. M+ is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes; Upscape is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose M+ for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Upscape for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, M+ or Upscape?

Upscape lasts longest (Upscape 80/100, M+ 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M+ or Upscape?

M+ projects furthest (M+ 57/100, Upscape 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M+ and Upscape smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Violet, Tonka Bean and Cedar.

Is M+ or Upscape better for summer or winter?

M+ suits daytime wear; Upscape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M+ and Upscape?

M+ has top notes of Lavender, Black Pepper, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Cypress and Iris, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver and Amber. Upscape has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Amber.