Fragrance comparison

Mandarin vs Originale

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 68 ratings analysed

Mandarin

Isabell

4.4717 votes

Rank #39,644 CitrusWoody

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43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Originale

Vicky Tiel

4.1451 votes

Rank #18,704 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Originale takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Mandarin2/5

Originale3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MandarinIsabell

OriginaleVicky Tiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 43%Had 32%Want 25%

4.14/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%

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

43%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMandarin

SillageOriginale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value79

Category winnerOriginaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

white floral65%

fresh spicy53%

powdery42%

floral100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

musky61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and powdery

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 OrangeAmalfi LemonMignonette

Heart

HyacinthNarcissusJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerHeliotrope

Base

MuskAmberVanille

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–

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,704

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerOriginaleHigher 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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Originale by Vicky Tiel brings a heavy dose of retro charm, centering on a crisp hyacinth note wrapped in green stems and cool citrus peels. It settles into a powdery musk that feels formal and structured. This is a green floral for cool spring days when you want a clean, classic presence that stands out from modern s…

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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 Originale?

Originale takes 3 of 5 categories. Mandarin is rated 4.47/5 from 17 votes; Originale is rated 4.14/5 from 51 votes. Choose Mandarin for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Originale for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarin or Originale?

Mandarin lasts longest (Mandarin 70/100, Originale 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarin or Originale?

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

Do Mandarin and Originale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, African Orange Flower and Jasmine.

Is Mandarin or Originale better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mandarin and Originale?

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. Originale has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Mignonette, heart notes of Hyacinth, Narcissus, Jasmine and African Orange Flower, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanille.