Fragrance comparison

Mandarin vs Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 118 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mandarin

Max Philip

3.5279 votes

Rank #28,203 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her

3.7239 votes

Rank #43,227 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarin takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mandarin
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mandarin4/7

Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her3/7

Ratings & consensus: Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her
Community sentiment: Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her
Longevity: Mandarin
Sillage & projection: Mandarin
Value for money: Mandarin
Versatility: Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mandarin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MandarinMax Philip

Guido Maria Kretschmer For HerLR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 36%

3.72/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 38%Had 34%Want 28%

Category winnerGuido Maria Kretschmer For HerRating 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

8%Love

67%Like

15%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerGuido Maria Kretschmer For HerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMandarin

SillageMandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value60

Category winnerMandarinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

musky84%

white floral77%

oud69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral 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

PearPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseLotus

Base

VanillaMuskSandalwoodAmber

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

Summer86

Fall86

Winter86

Day100

Night40

Category winnerGuido Maria Kretschmer For HerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex42

Women42

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,203

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#43,227

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMandarinHigher 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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Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her by LR is a fruity floral composition designed for daily wear. It features a bright opening of pear and mandarin orange, which transitions into a heart of jasmine and rose. The base remains warm and inviting, blending vanilla and musk to provide a balanced scent profile that suits various…

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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 Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her?

Mandarin takes 4 of 7 categories. Mandarin is rated 3.52/5 from 79 votes; Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her is rated 3.72/5 from 39 votes. Choose Mandarin for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarin or Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her?

Mandarin lasts longest (Mandarin 76/100, Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarin or Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her?

Mandarin projects furthest (Mandarin 69/100, Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarin and Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Rose and Pear.

Is Mandarin or Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mandarin is the stronger pick. For winter, Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her is the stronger pick. Mandarin suits daytime wear; Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarin and Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her?

Mandarin has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose and Pear, a base of Musk, Akigalawood and Dry Wood. Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her has top notes of Pear, Plum, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Lotus, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.