Fragrance comparison

Madison vs Mandarin Peony

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 110 ratings analysed

4 wins

Madison

Brooks Brothers

4.1898 votes

Rank #7,458 LeatherFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Mandarin Peony

Tulip

3.8312 votes

Rank #49,452 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madison takes 4 of 5 categories.

Madison
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Mandarin Peony
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Madison4/5

Mandarin Peony1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MadisonBrooks Brothers

Mandarin PeonyTulip

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 43%

Category winnerMadisonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

98 votes

25%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMadison

SillageMadison

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value92

Category winnerMandarin PeonyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

rose77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

citrus100%

floral86%

amber72%

fresh58%

rose44%

fruity30%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber, fruity and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryPink PepperPeonyMandarin OrangeJasmine

Heart

SaffronRoseAmber

Base

LeatherVanillePatchouliBenzoinMusk

Top15-30 mins

Peony

Heart2-3 hrs

Mandarin OrangeFruity Notes

Base4-5 hrs

AmberRose

InformationalShared notesPeony, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for Mandarin Peony, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 17%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#49,452

PerfumerVictoria England

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMadisonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Madison by Brooks Brothers brings a surprising contrast to the table. It wraps a bright raspberry and pink pepper opening around a dry, clean Toscana leather base. This floral-oriental is designed for women who want a sweet, sparkling scent that finishes with a sophisticated, slightly rugged dry-down.

Reviews →

Tulip Mandarin Peony gives you a crisp, cheerful wash of petals and juicy fruit. It opens with ruffled pink peony blossoms and bright mandarin orange. You get immediate sweetness without sticky syrup. Within twenty minutes, soft orchard fruit notes and velvety rose surface on skin. It is clean, friendly, and unpretent…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Madison or Mandarin Peony?

Madison takes 4 of 5 categories. Madison is rated 4.18/5 from 98 votes; Mandarin Peony is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose Madison for a leather and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Mandarin Peony for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Madison or Mandarin Peony?

Madison lasts longest (Madison 69/100, Mandarin Peony 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madison or Mandarin Peony?

Madison projects furthest (Madison 63/100, Mandarin Peony 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Madison and Mandarin Peony smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fruity and rose accords. Common notes include Peony, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Amber.

Is Madison or Mandarin Peony better for summer or winter?

Mandarin Peony suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Madison and Mandarin Peony?

Madison has top notes of Raspberry, Pink Pepper, Peony and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Saffron, Rose and Amber, a base of Leather, Vanille, Patchouli and Benzoin. Mandarin Peony has top notes of Peony, heart notes of Mandarin Orange and Fruity Notes, a base of Amber and Rose.