Fragrance comparison

Mandarin vs Iced Blue

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mandarin

Isabell

4.4717 votes

Rank #39,644 CitrusWoody

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71%scent match

Closely related

Iced Blue

Salvador Dali · 2004

3.5317 votes

Rank #51,767 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarin takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Iced Blue
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mandarin3/5

Iced Blue2/5

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

Iced BlueSalvador Dali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 43%Had 32%Want 25%

3.53/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 23%Had 19%Want 57%

Category winnerMandarinRating 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

12%Love

53%Like

12%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMandarin

SillageIced Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerIced BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

white floral65%

fresh spicy53%

powdery42%

citrus100%

white floral91%

powdery83%

aromatic74%

woody65%

amber56%

Scent match71%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and woody

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

Amalfi LemonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineAfrican Orange FlowerThymeViolet

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmber

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

Summer86

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night27

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,767

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2004

Reviews2

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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Salvador Dali Iced Blue starts with an immediate splash of tart Amalfi lemon, sparkling bergamot, and juicy mandarin orange that feels like an ice cube melting on sun-warmed skin. Within ten minutes, this brisk citrus rush transitions into an herbal heart of garden thyme, powdery violet, and delicate African orange fl…

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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 Iced Blue?

Mandarin takes 3 of 5 categories. Mandarin is rated 4.47/5 from 17 votes; Iced Blue is rated 3.53/5 from 17 votes. Choose Mandarin for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Iced Blue for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarin or Iced Blue?

Mandarin lasts longest (Mandarin 70/100, Iced Blue 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarin or Iced Blue?

Iced Blue projects furthest (Iced Blue 63/100, Mandarin 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarin and Iced Blue smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, African Orange Flower and Jasmine.

Is Mandarin or Iced Blue better for summer or winter?

Mandarin suits daytime wear; Iced Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarin and Iced Blue?

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. Iced Blue has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, African Orange Flower, Thyme and Violet, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.