Fragrance comparison

Mandala vs Saraj

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 712 ratings analysed

Mandala

Masque Milano

3.76614 votes

Rank #27,573 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

76%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Saraj

Gritti

3.9798 votes

Rank #25,364 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saraj takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mandala
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Saraj
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mandala2/7

Saraj4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MandalaMasque Milano

SarajGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 614 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 25%Had 17%Want 58%

Category winnerSarajRating 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

39%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerSarajMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMandala

SillageMandala

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy86%

woody72%

balsamic58%

fresh spicy44%

smoky30%

amber100%

warm spicy86%

woody72%

balsamic58%

smoky44%

aromatic30%

Scent match76%Very similar · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OlibanumAngelicaNutmeg

Heart

IncenseCardamomLabdanumCedarClovesCinnamon

Base

MyrrhAmbergrisSandalwoodOakmoss

Top15 to 30 minutes

OlibanumCinnamonAngelicaLime

Heart2 to 4 hours

Virginia CedarClovesVetiverLabdanumEgyptian Jasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

IncenseMyrrhMusk

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Angelica, Incense and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Saraj, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring32

Summer21

Fall100

Winter63

Day69

Night100

Category winnerSarajMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex60

Women8

Men43

Unisex48

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,573

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,364

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSarajHigher 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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Saraj by Gritti opens with an aromatic burst of green angelica, zesty lime, olibanum, and warm cinnamon. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals a rich woody core of Virginia cedar and earthy vetiver, accented by dry cloves, resinous labdanum, and soft Egyptian jasmine. In the deep drydown, resinous base …

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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 Saraj?

Saraj takes 4 of 7 categories. Mandala is rated 3.76/5 from 614 votes; Saraj is rated 3.97/5 from 98 votes. Choose Mandala for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Saraj for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandala or Saraj?

Mandala lasts longest (Mandala 82/100, Saraj 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandala or Saraj?

Mandala projects furthest (Mandala 66/100, Saraj 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandala and Saraj smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Angelica, Incense and Labdanum.

Is Mandala or Saraj better for summer or winter?

For summer, Saraj is the stronger pick. For winter, Mandala is the stronger pick. Saraj suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandala and Saraj?

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. Saraj has top notes of Olibanum, Cinnamon, Angelica and Lime, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Cloves, Vetiver and Labdanum, a base of Incense, Myrrh and Musk.