Fragrance comparison

Mandarin & Mint vs Quince Mint & Moss

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Mandarin & Mint

Angela Flanders

4.005 votes

Rank #54,751 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Quince Mint & Moss

Union

4.0813 votes

Rank #37,918 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quince Mint & Moss takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mandarin & Mint
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quince Mint & Moss
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mandarin & Mint1/3

Quince Mint & Moss2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Quince Mint & Moss
Sillage & projection: Mandarin & Mint
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Quince Mint & Moss

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mandarin & MintAngela Flanders

Quince Mint & MossUnion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

31%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityQuince Mint & Moss

SillageMandarin & Mint

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

herbal60%

white floral50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

mossy77%

green65%

woody53%

earthy42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green MandarinOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

MintBasilMarjoramThymeJasmineSageLavender

Base

GalbanumMossVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Juniper BerriesPetitgrainMint

Heart2-3 hrs

SageThyme

Base5-6 hrs

Moss

InformationalShared notesMint, Thyme, Sage and Moss. Durations are only published for Quince Mint & Moss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night34

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 33%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,751

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,918

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerQuince Mint & MossHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angela Flanders Mandarin & Mint opens with a sharp burst of green mandarin and bergamot, rapidly giving way to a dense garden hedge of crushed mint, basil, and thyme. Unlike modern, overly sweet citrus scents, this 1991 composition leans heavily into its herbal core. Orange blossom adds a faint floral airiness before …

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Union Quince Mint & Moss captures the brisk, damp atmosphere of a wild British country garden after a sudden spring downpour. The first spray brings a sharp burst of wild garden mint crushed against bitter petitgrain and chilled juniper berries. There is zero candy sweetness here. Instead, the opening smells cold, her…

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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, Mandarin & Mint or Quince Mint & Moss?

Quince Mint & Moss takes 2 of 3 categories. Mandarin & Mint is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Quince Mint & Moss is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes. Choose Mandarin & Mint for a aromatic and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quince Mint & Moss for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarin & Mint or Quince Mint & Moss?

Quince Mint & Moss lasts longest (Quince Mint & Moss 56/100, Mandarin & Mint 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarin & Mint or Quince Mint & Moss?

Mandarin & Mint projects furthest (Mandarin & Mint 60/100, Quince Mint & Moss 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarin & Mint and Quince Mint & Moss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Thyme, Sage and Moss.

Is Mandarin & Mint or Quince Mint & Moss better for summer or winter?

Mandarin & Mint suits daytime wear; Quince Mint & Moss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarin & Mint and Quince Mint & Moss?

Mandarin & Mint has top notes of Green Mandarin, Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Mint, Basil, Marjoram and Thyme, a base of Galbanum, Moss and Vetiver. Quince Mint & Moss has top notes of Juniper Berries, Petitgrain and Mint, heart notes of Sage and Thyme, a base of Moss.