Fragrance comparison

Mandarin vs Private

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 273 ratings analysed

Mandarin

Max Philip

3.5279 votes

Rank #28,176 WoodyCitrus

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35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Private

Naomi Campbell

3.93194 votes

Rank #11,812 VanillaSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Private takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mandarin
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Private
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mandarin2/7

Private5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MandarinMax Philip

PrivateNaomi Campbell

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 36%

3.93/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 33%Had 32%Want 35%

Category winnerPrivateRating 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

23%Love

59%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

194 votes

Category winnerPrivateMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMandarin

SillageMandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value71

Category winnerPrivateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

musky84%

white floral77%

oud69%

sweet61%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

musky69%

floral61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both 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

PeachPearMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseFreesiaOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaMuskTonka Bean

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

Spring83

Summer60

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night38

Category winnerPrivateMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex42

Women42

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,176

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#11,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerPrivateHigher 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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Naomi Campbell Private balances soft peach and sweet nashi pear with a smooth vanilla base. It wears close to the skin, offering a clean, comforting fragrance that feels like an expensive body lotion. This eau de toilette is designed for women who want a subtle, clean scent for daily casual wear or relaxing at home.

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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 Private?

Private takes 5 of 7 categories. Mandarin is rated 3.52/5 from 79 votes; Private is rated 3.93/5 from 194 votes. Choose Mandarin for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Private for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarin or Private?

Mandarin lasts longest (Mandarin 76/100, Private 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarin or Private?

Mandarin projects furthest (Mandarin 69/100, Private 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarin and Private smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Rose and Pear.

Is Mandarin or Private better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mandarin and Private?

Mandarin has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose and Pear, a base of Musk, Akigalawood and Dry Wood. Private has top notes of Peach, Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Freesia and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Tonka Bean.