Mandarin vs Classique Love Actually
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mandarin takes 3 of 5 categories.
MandarinChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Classique Love ActuallyChoose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, evening wear.
Mandarin3/5
Classique Love Actually1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Classique Love Actually
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mandarin
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Mandarin
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mandarin
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MandarinMax PhilipClassique Love ActuallyJean Paul GaultierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.52/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 48%Had 15%Want 36%
4.00/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 7%Had 11%Want 82%
Category winnerClassique Love ActuallyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
29%Like
14%Ok
15%Dislike
11%Hate
79 votes
33%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMandarin
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMandarinBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
musky84%
white floral77%
oud69%
sweet61%
sweet100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
floral77%
citrus69%
white floral61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin Orange
Heart
Orange BlossomRosePear
Base
MuskAkigalawoodDry Wood
Top
Orange BlossomStar AnisePearRoseMandarin Orange
Heart
Ylang-YlangIrisOrchidPlumGinger
Base
AmberMuskVanilla
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 seasonSpring87
Summer100
Fall52
Winter35
Day100
Night39
Spring80
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day63
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,176
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#52,566
PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMandarinHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMandarin 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…
Reviews →Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Love Actually offers a sweet, powdery twist on the traditional orange blossom signature. Jacques Cavallier Belletrud blended this composition to balance warm vanilla with bright mandarin orange, making it a comforting option for cool evening walks or cozy dinner dates.
Reviews →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 Classique Love Actually?
Mandarin takes 3 of 5 categories. Mandarin is rated 3.52/5 from 79 votes; Classique Love Actually is rated 4.00/5 from 24 votes. Choose Mandarin for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Classique Love Actually for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Mandarin or Classique Love Actually?
Mandarin lasts longest (Mandarin 76/100, Classique Love Actually 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mandarin or Classique Love Actually?
Projection is very close: Mandarin 69/100, Classique Love Actually 69/100 for sillage.
Do Mandarin and Classique Love Actually smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Rose and Pear.
Is Mandarin or Classique Love Actually better for summer or winter?
Mandarin suits daytime wear; Classique Love Actually suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mandarin and Classique Love Actually?
Mandarin has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose and Pear, a base of Musk, Akigalawood and Dry Wood. Classique Love Actually has top notes of Orange Blossom, Star Anise, Pear and Rose, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Orchid and Plum, a base of Amber, Musk and Vanilla.
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