Fragrance comparison

Mandarin vs Zizan

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 335 ratings analysed

Mandarin

Isabell

4.4717 votes

Rank #39,644 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Zizan

Ormonde Jayne

3.82318 votes

Rank #5,518 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

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

Mandarin2/5

Zizan2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MandarinIsabell

ZizanOrmonde Jayne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 43%Had 32%Want 25%

3.82/ 5 · 318 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

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

35%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

240 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageZizan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value48

Category winnerMandarinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

white floral65%

fresh spicy53%

powdery42%

aromatic100%

citrus90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

soft spicy60%

earthy50%

Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic 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

LimeBergamotPink PepperAmalfi LemonJuniperClary Sage

Heart

Bay LeafJasmineViolet

Base

VetiverCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Amalfi Lemon, Juniper 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

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men80

Unisex12

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,518

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerZizanHigher 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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Zizan is a sharp, green citrus aromatic with lime, lemon, bergamot and pepper up front, then a more herbal, vetiver-led dry-down. On skin it can read clean and masculine, but several wearers also find it airy enough for casual daily use. It suits people who like classic citrus vetivers with bite, especially if bay lea…

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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 Zizan?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Mandarin is rated 4.47/5 from 17 votes; Zizan is rated 3.82/5 from 318 votes. Choose Mandarin for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zizan for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mandarin or Zizan?

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

Which projects more, Mandarin or Zizan?

Zizan projects furthest (Zizan 64/100, Mandarin 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarin and Zizan smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Amalfi Lemon, Juniper and Jasmine.

Is Mandarin or Zizan better for summer or winter?

Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarin and Zizan?

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. Zizan has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Amber and Musk.