Fragrance comparison

Malakit vs Mandarine Fauve

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Malakit

Adleen Haute Parfumerie

4.502 votes

Rank #49,776 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Mandarine Fauve

Atelier Cologne

3.6746 votes

Rank #32,765 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Malakit
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Mandarine Fauve
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Malakit2/4

Mandarine Fauve2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MalakitAdleen Haute Parfumerie

Mandarine FauveAtelier Cologne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

3.67/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

33%Love

28%Like

24%Ok

4%Dislike

11%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMalakit

SillageMalakit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value38

Category winnerMandarine FauveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

green77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

citrus100%

woody90%

fresh80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

conifer50%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPink PepperGreen Mandarin

Heart

Jasmine SambacNeroliGreen Tea

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliAmbergris

Top

Citrus

Heart

Green Mandarin

Base

FirPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGreen Mandarin and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall71

Winter76

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men46

Unisex46

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,776

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,765

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandarine FauveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Malakit by Adleen Haute Parfumerie is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Malakit was launched in 2024. Top notes are Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Green Mandarin; middle notes are Jasmine Sambac, Neroli and Green Tea; base notes are Sandalwood, Patchouli and Ambergris.

Reviews →

Mandarine Fauve opens with a sharp burst of Italian green mandarin peel that feels bitter and fresh. Maurice Roucel pairs this vibrant citrus top with crisp fir needle sap and earthy patchouli in the base. It creates a dark, pine-tinted citrus profile that suits spring mornings and crisp autumn days for anyone wanting…

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, Malakit or Mandarine Fauve?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Malakit is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Mandarine Fauve is rated 3.67/5 from 46 votes. Choose Malakit for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Mandarine Fauve for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malakit or Mandarine Fauve?

Malakit lasts longest (Malakit 90/100, Mandarine Fauve 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malakit or Mandarine Fauve?

Malakit projects furthest (Malakit 63/100, Mandarine Fauve 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malakit and Mandarine Fauve smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Green Mandarin and Patchouli.

Is Malakit or Mandarine Fauve better for summer or winter?

Malakit suits day or night wear; Mandarine Fauve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malakit and Mandarine Fauve?

Malakit has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Neroli and Green Tea, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Ambergris. Mandarine Fauve has top notes of Citrus, heart notes of Green Mandarin, a base of Fir and Patchouli.