Fragrance comparison

Mandarin vs You Are Gorgeous

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mandarin

Mith

4.119 votes

Rank #40,448 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

You Are Gorgeous

Chris Adams

—0 votes

Rank #74,838 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarin takes 3 of 3 categories.

Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
You Are Gorgeous
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Mandarin3/3

You Are Gorgeous0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mandarin
Sillage & projection: Mandarin
Value for money: Not scored
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

You Are GorgeousChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 64%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityMandarin

SillageMandarin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

mossy44%

earthy30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotJasmineRoseGreen NotesWhite PeachBlack CurrantCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

SageCardamomCashmeranYlang-YlangCedarWhite CarnationLilyOrange Blossom

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliWoody NotesWhite MuskAmberOakmossVetiverLeatherSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Cedar and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for You Are Gorgeous, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night17

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex78

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,448

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#74,838

PerfumerNot listed

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 …

Reviews →

Chris Adams You Are Gorgeous opens with a lively splash of tart lemon, bergamot, and sweet white peach. A sharp flash of alcohol lifts immediately, giving way to an invigorating citrus burst within three minutes. Soon, spicy cloves and crushed herbal sage temper the fruity start. The heart unfolds with delicate rose p…

Reviews →

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 lasts longer, Mandarin or You Are Gorgeous?

Mandarin lasts longest (Mandarin 63/100, You Are Gorgeous 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarin or You Are Gorgeous?

Mandarin projects furthest (Mandarin 54/100, You Are Gorgeous 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarin and You Are Gorgeous smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Cedar and Oakmoss.

Is Mandarin or You Are Gorgeous better for summer or winter?

Mandarin suits daytime wear; You Are Gorgeous suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarin and You Are Gorgeous?

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. You Are Gorgeous has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose, heart notes of Sage, Cardamom, Cashmeran and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes, White Musk and Amber.