Fragrance comparison

Mandala vs Noor

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 636 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mandala

Masque Milano

3.76614 votes

Rank #26,481 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Noor

DFG1924

4.1422 votes

Rank #49,272 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandala takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mandala
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Noor
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mandala3/5

Noor2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MandalaMasque Milano

NoorDFG1924

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 614 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 59%

Category winnerNoorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

16%Dislike

6%Hate

614 votes

41%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMandala

SillageMandala

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value56

Category winnerNoorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy86%

woody72%

balsamic58%

fresh spicy44%

smoky30%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

cinnamon77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OlibanumAngelicaNutmeg

Heart

IncenseCardamomLabdanumCedarClovesCinnamon

Base

MyrrhAmbergrisSandalwoodOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

TangerineOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonNutmeg

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMyrrhIncense

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Incense, Cinnamon and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Noor, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring11

Summer0

Fall100

Winter89

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex60

Women8

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Date 34%Casual 27%Work 24%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,481

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,272

PerfumerRoberto Dario

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandalaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandala opens with an effervescent burst of olibanum and bitter green angelica, spiked by sharp nutmeg. As it settles, cold frankincense joins dry cardamom and cinnamon, resting on a salty ambergris and dark myrrh base. It suits cool autumn mornings and quiet indoor contemplation when you want an airy resinous scent r…

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Noor by DFG1924 starts with a bright, juicy burst of sweet orange and tangy tangerine before shifting into a comforting kitchen of dry spices. Cinnamon and grated nutmeg build a radiant, toasted warmth across the chest that never feels heavy or sticky. As the initial citrus sparkle fades into the background, creamy sa…

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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, Mandala or Noor?

Mandala takes 3 of 5 categories. Mandala is rated 3.76/5 from 614 votes; Noor is rated 4.14/5 from 22 votes. Choose Mandala for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Noor for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandala or Noor?

Mandala lasts longest (Mandala 82/100, Noor 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandala or Noor?

Mandala projects furthest (Mandala 66/100, Noor 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandala and Noor smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Incense, Cinnamon and Myrrh.

Is Mandala or Noor better for summer or winter?

Noor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandala and Noor?

Mandala has top notes of Olibanum, Angelica and Nutmeg, heart notes of Incense, Cardamom, Labdanum and Cedar, a base of Myrrh, Ambergris, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Noor has top notes of Tangerine and Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Myrrh and Incense.