Mandarin vs Ispahan Woody
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mandarin takes 2 of 5 categories.
MandarinChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ispahan WoodyChoose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall.
Mandarin2/5
Ispahan Woody1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Mandarin
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Ispahan Woody
- 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
MandarinAreejIspahan WoodyAreejWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 71%Had 0%Want 29%
4.19/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 59%Had 0%Want 41%
Category winnerMandarinRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate80%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
76%Love
5%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
19%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIspahan WoodyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy88%
citrus77%
rose65%
patchouli53%
oud42%
amber100%
oud83%
musky65%
woody48%
warm spicy30%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, oud and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin
Heart
PatchouliSaffronRose
Base
SandalwoodCedarOud
Top
Labdanum
Heart
SaffronPatchouliRose
Base
OudSandalwoodCedar
InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Saffron, Rose 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 seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#45,110
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#49,094
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMandarinHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMandarin 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…
Reviews →Labdanum resin and sharp saffron open Areej Ispahan Woody with a warm, heavy amber presence. As it settles, dark patchouli and dry cedar merge with a dense oud base that projects aggressively. Built for cold winter evenings and formal outdoor wear, this fragrance suits anyone seeking an intense oriental woody scent wi…
Reviews →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 Ispahan Woody?
Mandarin takes 2 of 5 categories. Mandarin is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes; Ispahan Woody is rated 4.19/5 from 21 votes. Choose Mandarin for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ispahan Woody for a amber and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall.
Which lasts longer, Mandarin or Ispahan Woody?
They last about the same: Mandarin 96/100, Ispahan Woody 96/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Mandarin or Ispahan Woody?
Projection is very close: Mandarin 96/100, Ispahan Woody 96/100 for sillage.
Do Mandarin and Ispahan Woody smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Saffron, Rose and Sandalwood.
Is Mandarin or Ispahan Woody better for summer or winter?
Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mandarin and Ispahan Woody?
Mandarin has top notes of Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Saffron and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Oud. Ispahan Woody has top notes of Labdanum, heart notes of Saffron, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Oud, Sandalwood and Cedar.
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