Fragrance comparison

Mandarin vs Tiare

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 326 ratings analysed

Mandarin

Isabell

4.4717 votes

Rank #39,254 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Tiare

Ormonde Jayne

3.79309 votes

Rank #6,291 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tiare takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Mandarin2/5

Tiare3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MandarinIsabell

TiareOrmonde Jayne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 43%Had 32%Want 25%

3.79/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 40%Had 17%Want 43%

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

37%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTiare

SillageTiare

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value40

Category winnerMandarinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

white floral65%

fresh spicy53%

powdery42%

white floral100%

woody91%

citrus83%

earthy74%

mossy65%

floral56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · 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

LimeAfrican Orange FlowerMandarin Orange

Heart

Tiare FlowerJasmineWater LilyOrrisFreesiaYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossVetiverVirginia CedarPatchouliMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lime, 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men5

Unisex32

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,291

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerTiareHigher 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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Tiare by Ormonde Jayne is a dry, green take on tiare rather than a beachy tropical floral. It opens with bright lime peel and orange blossom, then settles into gardenia-like white flowers, moss, vetiver, cedar and soft musk. The mood is polished, airy and chypre-leaning, with enough woods and earthiness to feel more …

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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 Tiare?

Tiare takes 3 of 5 categories. Mandarin is rated 4.47/5 from 17 votes; Tiare is rated 3.79/5 from 309 votes. Choose Mandarin for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tiare for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mandarin or Tiare?

They last about the same: Tiare 72/100, Mandarin 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mandarin or Tiare?

Tiare projects furthest (Tiare 62/100, Mandarin 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarin and Tiare smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lime, African Orange Flower and Jasmine.

Is Mandarin or Tiare better for summer or winter?

Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarin and Tiare?

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. Tiare has top notes of Lime, African Orange Flower and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Jasmine, Water Lily and Orris, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli.