Fragrance comparison

Mandarin vs BGTA

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mandarin

Areej

4.2020 votes

Rank #45,110 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

BGTA

Pisello Parfum

5.001 votes

Rank #66,708 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarin takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mandarin
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
BGTA
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.

Mandarin4/4

BGTA0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MandarinAreej

BGTAPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 71%Had 0%Want 29%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage96

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityMandarin

SillageMandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value0

Category winnerMandarinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

citrus77%

rose65%

patchouli53%

oud42%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

oud69%

aromatic61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin

Heart

PatchouliSaffronRose

Base

SandalwoodCedarOud

Top

Laotian OudPearLavenderMintLemonBergamotGreen AppleMandarin

Heart

GeraniumSaffronJasmineCinnamonVanillaVioletCardamomGinger

Base

AmberAmbergrisCedarFir ResinPatchouliSandalwoodAmbroxanGreen Tea

InformationalShared notesMandarin, Patchouli, Saffron and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,110

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,708

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandarinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarin by Areej opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange juice before diving straight into a dense cedar and oud foundation. Earthy patchouli and dark rose settle into the background, anchoring the bright citrus top note. As the scent dries down, sandalwood and saffron smooth out the rough edges. It is a heavy o…

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BGTA by Pisello Parfum introduces a dense, woody punch softened by citrus and aromatics. Designed for men who appreciate dense, complex blends, this fragrance matches a cool evening out. It opens with sharp mint and sweet pear before revealing a deep, warm heart of cinnamon and chocolate, finally resting on a resinous…

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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, Mandarin or BGTA?

Mandarin takes 4 of 4 categories. Mandarin is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes; BGTA is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Mandarin for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose BGTA for a woody and citrus character.

Which lasts longer, Mandarin or BGTA?

Mandarin lasts longest (Mandarin 96/100, BGTA 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarin or BGTA?

Mandarin projects furthest (Mandarin 96/100, BGTA 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarin and BGTA smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Patchouli, Saffron and Sandalwood.

Is Mandarin or BGTA better for summer or winter?

Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarin and BGTA?

Mandarin has top notes of Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Saffron and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Oud. BGTA has top notes of Laotian Oud, Pear, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Saffron, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Ambergris, Cedar and Fir Resin.