Fragrance comparison

Mandala of Desires vs Matelda

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 399 ratings analysed

Mandala of Desires

Nimere Parfums

3.7229 votes

Rank #23,586 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Matelda

Profumo di Firenze

4.08370 votes

Rank #11,162 VanillaFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matelda takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mandala of Desires
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Matelda
Choose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mandala of Desires1/7

Matelda6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mandala of DesiresNimere Parfums

MateldaProfumo di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 9%Had 16%Want 75%

4.08/ 5 · 370 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

Category winnerMateldaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

41%Love

35%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

370 votes

Category winnerMateldaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMatelda

SillageMandala of Desires

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value49

Category winnerMateldaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cacao92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

chocolate69%

amber61%

vanilla100%

floral92%

powdery84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

woody61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ChocolateCinnamonBergamot

Heart

IrisVioletYlang-Ylang

Base

Cacao PodCastoreumWhite MuskVanillaTonka BeanPeru BalsamBenzoinTolu Balsam

Top15 to 30 minutes

Peach BlossomWhite Grapefruit

Heart2 to 3 hours

ChamomileVioletPeru BalsamBenzoin

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesViolet, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Peru Balsam. Durations are only published for Matelda, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer56

Fall84

Winter54

Day100

Night46

Category winnerMateldaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,586

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#11,162

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerMateldaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandala of Desires by Nimere Parfums creates a rich, textured experience centered on dark chocolate and warm cinnamon. This unisex composition settles into a complex base of balsams and resins, making it a distinct choice for colder weather. It projects a moody, sophisticated character that suits individuals who prefe…

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Matelda by Profumo di Firenze presents a soft, comforting take on floral gourmand scents. It opens with an airy flash of peach blossom alongside crisp white grapefruit, offering a clean, gentle brightness. The heart turns calming as herbal chamomile and powdery violet settle into a warm resinous base of benzoin and Pe…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mandala of Desires or Matelda?

Matelda takes 6 of 7 categories. Mandala of Desires is rated 3.72/5 from 29 votes; Matelda is rated 4.08/5 from 370 votes. Choose Mandala of Desires for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Matelda for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandala of Desires or Matelda?

They last about the same: Matelda 59/100, Mandala of Desires 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mandala of Desires or Matelda?

Mandala of Desires projects furthest (Mandala of Desires 60/100, Matelda 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandala of Desires and Matelda smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Violet, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Peru Balsam.

Is Mandala of Desires or Matelda better for summer or winter?

For summer, Matelda is the stronger pick. For winter, Matelda is the stronger pick. Mandala of Desires suits daytime wear; Matelda suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandala of Desires and Matelda?

Mandala of Desires has top notes of Chocolate, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Violet and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Cacao Pod, Castoreum, White Musk and Vanilla. Matelda has top notes of Peach Blossom and White Grapefruit, heart notes of Chamomile, Violet, Peru Balsam and Benzoin, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Musk.