Fragrance comparison

Mandarin vs Rose Oud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mandarin

Areej

4.2020 votes

Rank #45,110 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Rose Oud

Maison Alhambra

4.0616 votes

Rank #35,974 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarin takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mandarin
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rose Oud
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mandarin4/5

Rose Oud1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MandarinAreej

Rose OudMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 71%Had 0%Want 29%

4.06/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 36%Had 6%Want 59%

Category winnerMandarinRating 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

44%Love

31%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage96

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMandarin

SillageMandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value84

Category winnerMandarinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

citrus77%

rose65%

patchouli53%

oud42%

oud100%

woody83%

warm spicy65%

amber48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match66%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin

Heart

PatchouliSaffronRose

Base

SandalwoodCedarOud

Top

Labdanum

Heart

PatchouliSaffronRose

Base

AgarwoodOudSandalwoodCedar

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 season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring25

Summer13

Fall75

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men41

Unisex53

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,110

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,974

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerRose OudHigher 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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Rose Oud by Maison Alhambra presents a dry, resinous take on the traditional rose and oud pairing. Focused on smoky labdanum and woody patchouli, it creates an earthy profile that leans away from floral sweetness. This unisex composition offers a grounded experience, making it a reliable choice for those seeking a cam…

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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 Rose Oud?

Mandarin takes 4 of 5 categories. Mandarin is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes; Rose Oud is rated 4.06/5 from 16 votes. Choose Mandarin for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rose Oud for a oud and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarin or Rose Oud?

Mandarin lasts longest (Mandarin 96/100, Rose Oud 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarin or Rose Oud?

Mandarin projects furthest (Mandarin 96/100, Rose Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarin and Rose Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Saffron, Rose and Sandalwood.

Is Mandarin or Rose Oud better for summer or winter?

Mandarin suits daytime wear; Rose Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarin and Rose Oud?

Mandarin has top notes of Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Saffron and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Oud. Rose Oud has top notes of Labdanum, heart notes of Patchouli, Saffron and Rose, a base of Agarwood, Oud, Sandalwood and Cedar.