Fragrance comparison

Mandarina Duck Blue vs Evolver

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

Mandarina Duck Blue

Mandarina Duck

3.9454 votes

Rank #19,743 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Evolver

Zync

—0 votes

Rank #68,972 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Mandarina Duck Blue
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Evolver
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Mandarina Duck Blue1/2

Evolver1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Evolver
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mandarina Duck Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mandarina Duck BlueMandarina Duck

EvolverZync

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 36%Had 30%Want 34%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageEvolver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

marine77%

woody69%

aquatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

aquatic69%

marine61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and marine

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Violet LeafCardamom

Base4-6 hrs

CedarAmberTonka Bean

Top

AppleGrapefruitPlumCardamom

Heart

LavenderSea NotesViolet Leaf

Base

MuskCedarPatchouliGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Grapefruit, Violet Leaf and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Mandarina Duck Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night24

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Casual 47%Work 34%Party 10%Date 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,743

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#68,972

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandarina Duck BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck Blue delivers a no-nonsense splash of salty ocean air paired with sharp grapefruit and bitter bergamot. It opens fast and loud. You get an immediate hit of cool citrus that feels like stepping out of a cold shower on a scorching July morning. Within twenty minutes, the sharp edges soften as green violet…

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Evolver by Zync opens with apple, grapefruit, plum and cardamom, then settles into an aromatic marine heart with lavender and violet leaf. The overall feel reads woody, fresh and lightly spicy rather than heavy. It looks best suited to men who want a fruity aromatic scent with some aquatic lift and a musky, patchouli-…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which projects more, Mandarina Duck Blue or Evolver?

Evolver projects furthest (Evolver 75/100, Mandarina Duck Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarina Duck Blue and Evolver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and marine accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Violet Leaf and Cardamom.

Is Mandarina Duck Blue or Evolver better for summer or winter?

Mandarina Duck Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarina Duck Blue and Evolver?

Mandarina Duck Blue has top notes of Sea Notes, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Amber and Tonka Bean. Evolver has top notes of Apple, Grapefruit, Plum and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Sea Notes and Violet Leaf, a base of Musk, Cedar, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood.