Fragrance comparison

Mandarin vs Eau perlee

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

1 wins

Mandarin

Isabell

4.4717 votes

Rank #39,644 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Eau perlee

Jardin de France

4.001 votes

Rank #69,286 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarin takes 1 of 1 categories.

Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau perlee
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mandarin1/1

Eau perlee0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

MandarinIsabell

Eau perleeJardin de France

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 43%Had 32%Want 25%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

white floral65%

fresh spicy53%

powdery42%

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

caramel69%

violet61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeLimeAmalfi LemonJuniper

Heart

PomeloAfrican Orange FlowerJasmine

Base

SandalwoodMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangePetitgrainVioletAmalfi Lemon

Heart

JasmineWoodsy NotesAfrican Orange FlowerCaramel

Base

MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, African Orange Flower and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,286

PerfumerExpressions Parfumees Grasse

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandarinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarin by Isabell opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange, tart lime, and bitter juniper berries. The citrus top feels sharp and energetic rather than sugary. As the initial spray settles, African orange flower and bittersweet pomelo emerge in the heart, softening the initial acid bite with a dry white floral t…

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Eau perlee opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange, petitgrain, and amalfi lemon, delivering a crisp citrus kick. As the brightness clears, soft violet and African orange flower settle into a clean white floral heart with green undertones. Caramel adds a light warm sweetness in the middle, preventing the citrus fr…

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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 Eau perlee?

Mandarin takes 1 of 1 categories. Mandarin is rated 4.47/5 from 17 votes; Eau perlee is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Mandarin for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau perlee for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Mandarin and Eau perlee smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, African Orange Flower and Jasmine.

Is Mandarin or Eau perlee better for summer or winter?

Mandarin suits daytime wear; Eau perlee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarin and Eau perlee?

Mandarin has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lime, Amalfi Lemon and Juniper, heart notes of Pomelo, African Orange Flower and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Eau perlee has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain, Violet and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Woodsy Notes, African Orange Flower and Caramel, a base of Musk and Patchouli.