Fragrance comparison

Mandarina Duck Blue vs Royal Eagle Red

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 118 ratings analysed

Mandarina Duck Blue

Mandarina Duck

3.9454 votes

Rank #19,743 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Royal Eagle Red

Stefano Ricci

4.2564 votes

Rank #28,060 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Eagle Red takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mandarina Duck Blue
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Royal Eagle Red
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mandarina Duck Blue2/7

Royal Eagle Red5/7

Ratings & consensus: Royal Eagle Red
Community sentiment: Royal Eagle Red
Longevity: Royal Eagle Red
Sillage & projection: Royal Eagle Red
Value for money: Mandarina Duck Blue
Versatility: Royal Eagle Red
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

Royal Eagle RedStefano Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 36%Had 30%Want 34%

4.25/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 60%

Category winnerRoyal Eagle RedRating 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

50%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerRoyal Eagle RedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityRoyal Eagle Red

SillageRoyal Eagle Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value18

Category winnerMandarina Duck BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

marine77%

woody69%

aquatic61%

amber100%

sweet92%

woody84%

soft spicy77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber and woody

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

Pink PepperViolet LeafGrapefruitCardamom

Heart

PineappleCinnamonSageMelon

Base

AmberGuaiac WoodVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Violet Leaf, Cardamom and Cedar. 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

Spring88

Summer29

Fall100

Winter96

Day44

Night100

Category winnerRoyal Eagle RedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

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

Men76

Unisex17

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,743

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#28,060

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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Stefano Ricci Royal Eagle Red is a rich, warm fragrance for men that balances bright fruit with cozy spice and smooth woods. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart grapefruit and spicy pink pepper, quickly giving way to a heart of juicy pineapple, sweet melon, and warm cinnamon. As it settles onto the skin, a de…

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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 is better, Mandarina Duck Blue or Royal Eagle Red?

Royal Eagle Red takes 5 of 7 categories. Mandarina Duck Blue is rated 3.94/5 from 54 votes; Royal Eagle Red is rated 4.25/5 from 64 votes. Choose Mandarina Duck Blue for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Royal Eagle Red for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarina Duck Blue or Royal Eagle Red?

Royal Eagle Red lasts longest (Royal Eagle Red 75/100, Mandarina Duck Blue 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarina Duck Blue or Royal Eagle Red?

Royal Eagle Red projects furthest (Royal Eagle Red 67/100, Mandarina Duck Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarina Duck Blue and Royal Eagle Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Violet Leaf, Cardamom and Cedar.

Is Mandarina Duck Blue or Royal Eagle Red better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mandarina Duck Blue is the stronger pick. For winter, Royal Eagle Red is the stronger pick. Mandarina Duck Blue suits daytime wear; Royal Eagle Red suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarina Duck Blue and Royal Eagle Red?

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. Royal Eagle Red has top notes of Pink Pepper, Violet Leaf, Grapefruit and Cardamom, heart notes of Pineapple, Cinnamon, Sage and Melon, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Vanilla and Cedar.