Fragrance comparison

Mandarin vs Tiger's Eye

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

Mandarin

Mith

4.119 votes

Rank #40,448 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Tiger's Eye

Bejar

3.8020 votes

Rank #55,339 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tiger's Eye takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tiger's Eye
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mandarin1/4

Tiger's Eye3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tiger's Eye
Sillage & projection: Tiger's Eye
Value for money: Tiger's Eye
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

MandarinMith

Tiger's EyeBejar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 64%

3.80/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

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

20%Love

60%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTiger's Eye

SillageTiger's Eye

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value70

Category winnerTiger's EyeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

mossy44%

earthy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

white floral61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

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

CinnamonLavenderGrapefruitNutmegBitter OrangeMintBergamotLemon Peel

Heart

JasmineCorianderCarawayOrange BlossomGeraniumVetiverCedar

Base

Tonka BeanAmberLeatherMuskVanillaWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Bitter Orange and Orange Blossom. 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

Spring20

Summer10

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex78

Women0

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,448

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#55,339

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandarinHigher 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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Tiger's Eye by Bejar brings a rugged, dry citrus start that quickly yields to warm cinnamon and dry cedar. This fragrance suits men who want an understated, retro woody scent for cool autumn days. The leather base keeps the composition grounded, making it ideal for casual afternoon wear.

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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 Tiger's Eye?

Tiger's Eye takes 3 of 4 categories. Mandarin is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Tiger's Eye is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose Mandarin for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tiger's Eye for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarin or Tiger's Eye?

Tiger's Eye lasts longest (Tiger's Eye 80/100, Mandarin 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarin or Tiger's Eye?

Tiger's Eye projects furthest (Tiger's Eye 60/100, Mandarin 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarin and Tiger's Eye smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Bitter Orange and Orange Blossom.

Is Mandarin or Tiger's Eye better for summer or winter?

Mandarin suits daytime wear; Tiger's Eye suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarin and Tiger's Eye?

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. Tiger's Eye has top notes of Cinnamon, Lavender, Grapefruit and Nutmeg, heart notes of Jasmine, Coriander, Caraway and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Leather and Musk.