Fragrance comparison

Mandarin vs Lavender Spa

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 96 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mandarin

Max Philip

3.5279 votes

Rank #28,176 WoodyCitrus

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Lavender Spa

Yardley

4.0017 votes

Rank #48,666 LavenderWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarin takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mandarin
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lavender Spa
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mandarin4/5

Lavender Spa1/5

Ratings & consensus: Lavender Spa
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mandarin
Sillage & projection: Mandarin
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 Philip

Lavender SpaYardley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 36%

4.00/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 20%Want 51%

Category winnerLavender SpaRating 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

24%Love

65%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity36

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMandarin

SillageMandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMandarinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

musky84%

white floral77%

oud69%

sweet61%

lavender100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

sweet56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, citrus 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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderPearBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomLilyJasmineRose

Base3-5 hrs

Precious WoodsSandalwoodTonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Rose and Pear. Durations are only published for Lavender Spa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer100

Fall52

Winter35

Day100

Night39

Spring83

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#28,176

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#48,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Yardley Lavender Spa smells like a soothing weekend bath in an airy cottage. The first spray delivers a brisk splash of clean English lavender mixed with juicy pear, tart bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus tones soften into a gentle floral heart of orange blossom, tender lily…

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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 Lavender Spa?

Mandarin takes 4 of 5 categories. Mandarin is rated 3.52/5 from 79 votes; Lavender Spa is rated 4.00/5 from 17 votes. Choose Mandarin for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lavender Spa for a lavender and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarin or Lavender Spa?

Mandarin lasts longest (Mandarin 76/100, Lavender Spa 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarin or Lavender Spa?

Mandarin projects furthest (Mandarin 69/100, Lavender Spa 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarin and Lavender Spa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Rose and Pear.

Is Mandarin or Lavender Spa better for summer or winter?

Mandarin suits daytime wear; Lavender Spa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarin and Lavender Spa?

Mandarin has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose and Pear, a base of Musk, Akigalawood and Dry Wood. Lavender Spa has top notes of Lavender, Pear, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Precious Woods, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amber.