Fragrance comparison

Mandarin vs Aurum Summer

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 342 ratings analysed

Mandarin

Max Philip

3.5279 votes

Rank #28,176 WoodyCitrus

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39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Aurum Summer

Ajmal

3.65263 votes

Rank #27,031 FruityFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aurum Summer takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mandarin
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aurum Summer
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mandarin3/7

Aurum Summer4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MandarinMax Philip

Aurum SummerAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 36%

3.65/ 5 · 263 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerAurum SummerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

11%Hate

79 votes

30%Love

36%Like

16%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

255 votes

Category winnerAurum SummerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMandarin

SillageMandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value72

Category winnerAurum SummerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

musky84%

white floral77%

oud69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

fresh92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, musky and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomRosePear

Base

MuskAkigalawoodDry Wood

Top

Red FruitsApplePearBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseOrange BlossomPeonyOsmanthusJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaSandalwoodCedarMoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Rose and Pear. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer100

Fall52

Winter35

Day100

Night39

Spring63

Summer100

Fall25

Winter12

Day100

Night–

Category winnerMandarinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex42

Women42

Men4

Unisex20

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,176

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#27,031

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAurum SummerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarin opens with a bright mandarin note, then settles into a smoother mix of pear, orange blossom, soft rose and dry woods. The overall feel leans citrusy, musky and woody rather than juicy-sweet. It looks best suited to shoppers who want a modern fresh scent with some polish and staying power, especially for sprin…

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Aurum Summer is a bright fruity floral with a juicy, shampoo-clean vibe. You get a burst of red fruits with crisp apple and pear, lifted by bergamot and mandarin, then a soft bouquet of rose, peony, orange blossom and jasmine. The dry-down turns musky, lightly woody and vanilla-sweet. It suits warm weather, holidays a…

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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 Aurum Summer?

Aurum Summer takes 4 of 7 categories. Mandarin is rated 3.52/5 from 79 votes; Aurum Summer is rated 3.65/5 from 263 votes. Choose Mandarin for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aurum Summer for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarin or Aurum Summer?

Mandarin lasts longest (Mandarin 76/100, Aurum Summer 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarin or Aurum Summer?

Mandarin projects furthest (Mandarin 69/100, Aurum Summer 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarin and Aurum Summer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, musky and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Rose and Pear.

Is Mandarin or Aurum Summer better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mandarin is the stronger pick. For winter, Mandarin is the stronger pick. Mandarin suits daytime wear; Aurum Summer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarin and Aurum Summer?

Mandarin has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose and Pear, a base of Musk, Akigalawood and Dry Wood. Aurum Summer has top notes of Red Fruits, Apple, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Orange Blossom, Peony and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.