Fragrance comparison

Mahana vs Under The Lemon Tree

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3,987 ratings analysed

Mahana

Fulton & Roark · 2020

4.0027 votes

Rank #36,708 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Under The Lemon Tree

Maison Martin Margiela

3.833,960 votes

Rank #4,124 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Under The Lemon Tree takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mahana
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Under The Lemon Tree
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Mahana1/5

Under The Lemon Tree4/5

Ratings & consensus: Under The Lemon Tree
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Under The Lemon Tree
Sillage & projection: Under The Lemon Tree
Value for money: Mahana
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Under The Lemon Tree

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MahanaFulton & Roark

Under The Lemon TreeMaison Martin Margiela

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 70%Had 9%Want 22%

3.83/ 5 · 3,960 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerUnder The Lemon TreeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

57%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

26%Love

43%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

3,960 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityUnder The Lemon Tree

SillageUnder The Lemon Tree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value41

Category winnerMahanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

aromatic84%

soft spicy46%

sweet38%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

green88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

fresh spicy53%

musky42%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PomeloWhite Musk

Heart1-3 hrs

CorianderBirch Leaf

Base3-5 hrs

Cedar

Top

LimePetitgrainCardamom

Heart

Green TeaMateCoriander

Base

White MuskCedarRock rose

InformationalShared notesWhite Musk, Coriander and Cedar. Durations are only published for Mahana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall44

Winter11

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter5

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex42

Women17

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

Men8

Unisex67

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,708

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews4

Overall rank#4,124

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerUnder The Lemon TreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mahana delivers a sharp splash of ice-cold pomelo right out of the bottle. The citrus hits immediately. It smells like freshly sliced fruit pulp and bitter rind rather than a sugary soft drink. Within fifteen minutes, green birch leaf and crushed coriander seeds step forward. They bring an aromatic, coastal breeze cha…

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Under The Lemon Tree is a crisp, bracing fragrance capturing the essence of a Mediterranean summer afternoon. Lime and petitgrain dominate the opening, eventually settling into a clean, green tea-infused heart. It is a sharp, refreshing choice for those who prefer their citrus fragrances minimalist and bright, perfect…

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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, Mahana or Under The Lemon Tree?

Under The Lemon Tree takes 4 of 5 categories. Mahana is rated 4.00/5 from 27 votes; Under The Lemon Tree is rated 3.83/5 from 3,960 votes. Choose Mahana for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Under The Lemon Tree for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mahana or Under The Lemon Tree?

Under The Lemon Tree lasts longest (Under The Lemon Tree 53/100, Mahana 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mahana or Under The Lemon Tree?

Under The Lemon Tree projects furthest (Under The Lemon Tree 45/100, Mahana 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mahana and Under The Lemon Tree smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include White Musk, Coriander and Cedar.

Is Mahana or Under The Lemon Tree better for summer or winter?

Mahana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mahana and Under The Lemon Tree?

Mahana has top notes of Pomelo and White Musk, heart notes of Coriander and Birch Leaf, a base of Cedar. Under The Lemon Tree has top notes of Lime, Petitgrain and Cardamom, heart notes of Green Tea, Mate and Coriander, a base of White Musk, Cedar and Rock rose.