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Mandarin vs mark Citrus Bloom

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

Updated 55 ratings analysed
Closely related
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 sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • mark Citrus Bloom

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mandarin3/5
mark Citrus Bloom2/5
Ratings & consensus
Mandarin
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Mandarin
Sillage & projection
Mandarin
Value for money
mark Citrus Bloom
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
mark Citrus Bloom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MandarinIsabell
mark Citrus Bloommark.
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.47/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 43%Had 32%Want 25%
3.66/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 44%Had 27%Want 29%
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

16%Love
58%Like
3%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate87
⏱ Longevity46
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityMandarin

SillageMandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value75
Category winnermark Citrus BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody88%
aromatic77%
white floral65%
fresh spicy53%
powdery42%
citrus100%
white floral83%
woody65%
fruity48%
sweet30%
Scent match60%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
Top15 to 30 minutes
Amalfi LemonMandarin OrangeMango
Heart1 to 2 hours
African Orange FlowerHoneysuckleJasmine
Base1 hour
Teak WoodSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, African Orange Flower and Jasmine. Durations are only published for mark Citrus Bloom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring52
Summer100
Fall10
Winter10
Day100
Night11
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,219

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,496

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnermark Citrus BloomHigher 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…

Reviews →

mark Citrus Bloom by mark. offers an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon, mandarin orange, and juicy mango right from the first spritz. This casual floral fruity fragrance mist settles quickly into a breezy heart of African orange flower, honeysuckle, and jasmine. As the initial sharpness calms, a quiet base of teak wood…

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 mark Citrus Bloom?

Mandarin takes 3 of 5 categories. Mandarin is rated 4.47/5 from 17 votes; mark Citrus Bloom is rated 3.66/5 from 38 votes. Choose Mandarin for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose mark Citrus Bloom for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarin or mark Citrus Bloom?

Mandarin lasts longest (Mandarin 70/100, mark Citrus Bloom 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarin or mark Citrus Bloom?

Mandarin projects furthest (Mandarin 50/100, mark Citrus Bloom 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarin and mark Citrus Bloom smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% 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 mark Citrus Bloom better for summer or winter?

Mandarin suits daytime wear; mark Citrus Bloom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarin and mark Citrus Bloom?

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. mark Citrus Bloom has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Mango, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Honeysuckle and Jasmine, a base of Teak Wood, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

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