Fragrance comparison

Mandarin vs Baby

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 357 ratings analysed

Mandarin

Max Philip

3.5279 votes

Rank #28,176 WoodyCitrus

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56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Baby

Tous

3.73278 votes

Rank #8,510 CitrusFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baby 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.
Baby
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Mandarin3/7

Baby4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MandarinMax Philip

BabyTous

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 36%

3.73/ 5 · 278 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerBabyRating 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

35%Love

45%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

269 votes

Category winnerBabyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMandarin

SillageMandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value67

Category winnerBabyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

musky84%

white floral77%

oud69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

musky77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, musky and white floral

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

NeroliMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomPearAppleRose

Base

MuskPetitgrainCedar

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMandarinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex42

Women42

Men4

Unisex62

Women34

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,176

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#8,510

PerfumerMichel Girard, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerBabyHigher 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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Baby by Tous is a light, clean fragrance that leans into soft citrus and gentle florals. It centers on neroli and orange blossom, supported by a powdery musk foundation. This is a versatile scent for those who enjoy fresh, soapy, or baby-powder aesthetics. It functions well for daily wear during warmer months, offerin…

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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 Baby?

Baby takes 4 of 7 categories. Mandarin is rated 3.52/5 from 79 votes; Baby is rated 3.73/5 from 278 votes. Choose Mandarin for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Baby for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mandarin or Baby?

Mandarin lasts longest (Mandarin 76/100, Baby 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarin or Baby?

Mandarin projects furthest (Mandarin 69/100, Baby 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarin and Baby smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, musky and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Rose and Pear.

Is Mandarin or Baby better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mandarin and Baby?

Mandarin has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose and Pear, a base of Musk, Akigalawood and Dry Wood. Baby has top notes of Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Pear, Apple and Rose, a base of Musk, Petitgrain and Cedar.