Fragrance comparison

Mandarin vs Red Redemption Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 243 ratings analysed

Mandarin

Mith

4.119 votes

Rank #40,448 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Red Redemption Eau de Parfum

Ojar

3.93234 votes

Rank #2,895 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Redemption Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Red Redemption Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Mandarin0/4

Red Redemption Eau de Parfum4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Red Redemption Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Red Redemption Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Red Redemption Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Red Redemption Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MandarinMith

Red Redemption Eau de ParfumOjar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 64%

3.93/ 5 · 234 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

38%Love

32%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

93 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityRed Redemption Eau de Parfum

SillageRed Redemption Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value64

Category winnerRed Redemption Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

mossy44%

earthy30%

rose100%

musky92%

citrus84%

vanilla77%

soft spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

OrangeBergamotMint

Heart

Blood OrangeBitter OrangeOrange Blossom

Base

CedarOakmossWoody NotesSandalwoodVetiver

Top

Pink PepperBlood Orange

Heart

RoseWhite AmberPatchouliVetiver

Base

VanillaWhite MuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange, Oakmoss and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night17

Spring48

Summer36

Fall100

Winter90

Day94

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex78

Women0

Men4

Unisex43

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,448

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,895

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerRed Redemption Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarin by Mith is a dry citrus woody scent built around orange, bergamot and mint, then pushed into bitter orange, orange blossom and a mossy vetiver base. It reads brighter than sweet. On skin, it usually feels best in warm weather and daytime wear. If you like sharp citrus with a green, slightly aromatic edge, it …

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Red Redemption by Ojar opens with sharp pink pepper and bright blood orange. It quickly settles into a heart of rose, white amber, and earthy patchouli. On skin, it feels like a modern floral fragrance that projects a warm and musky presence. This blend suits both men and women who prefer an accessible, slightly spicy…

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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 Red Redemption Eau de Parfum?

Red Redemption Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 4 categories. Mandarin is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Red Redemption Eau de Parfum is rated 3.93/5 from 234 votes. Choose Mandarin for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Red Redemption Eau de Parfum for a rose and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarin or Red Redemption Eau de Parfum?

Red Redemption Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Red Redemption Eau de Parfum 83/100, Mandarin 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarin or Red Redemption Eau de Parfum?

Red Redemption Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Red Redemption Eau de Parfum 76/100, Mandarin 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarin and Red Redemption Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Oakmoss and Vetiver.

Is Mandarin or Red Redemption Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Mandarin suits daytime wear; Red Redemption Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarin and Red Redemption Eau de Parfum?

Mandarin has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Blood Orange, Bitter Orange and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Oakmoss, Woody Notes and Sandalwood. Red Redemption Eau de Parfum has top notes of Pink Pepper and Blood Orange, heart notes of Rose, White Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, White Musk and Oakmoss.