Fragrance comparison

Mandarin vs Vanulia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mandarin

Areej

4.2020 votes

Rank #45,110 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Vanulia

Amer Perfumes

4.9212 votes

Rank #35,177 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarin takes 3 of 5 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.
Vanulia
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mandarin3/5

Vanulia2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MandarinAreej

VanuliaAmer Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 71%Had 0%Want 29%

4.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerVanuliaRating 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

92%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage96

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate98

Category winners

LongevityMandarin

SillageMandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value64

Category winnerMandarinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

citrus77%

rose65%

patchouli53%

oud42%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

white floral84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin

Heart

PatchouliSaffronRose

Base

SandalwoodCedarOud

Top

OlibanumRumMandarinSaffronOrangeCloveBlack PepperAlmond

Heart

FrangipaniGardeniaTuberoseJasmineGingerYlang YlangCinnamon

Base

BeeswaxTonka BeanTobaccoSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumCoffeeOud

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

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day22

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men22

Unisex56

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,110

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,177

PerfumerAmer Alradhi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanuliaHigher 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…

Reviews →

Vanulia by Amer Perfumes is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Vanulia was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Amer Alradhi. Top notes are Olibanum, Rum, Mandarin, Saffron, Orange, Clove, Black Pepper and Almond; middle notes are Frangipani, Gardenia, Tuberose, Jasm…

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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 Vanulia?

Mandarin takes 3 of 5 categories. Mandarin is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes; Vanulia is rated 4.92/5 from 12 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 Vanulia for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarin or Vanulia?

Mandarin lasts longest (Mandarin 96/100, Vanulia 86/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarin or Vanulia?

Mandarin projects furthest (Mandarin 96/100, Vanulia 86/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarin and Vanulia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Patchouli, Saffron and Sandalwood.

Is Mandarin or Vanulia better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mandarin and Vanulia?

Mandarin has top notes of Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Saffron and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Oud. Vanulia has top notes of Olibanum, Rum, Mandarin and Saffron, heart notes of Frangipani, Gardenia, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Beeswax, Tonka Bean, Tobacco and Sandalwood.