Fragrance comparison

Mandarina Duck For Man vs Kensie Free Spirit

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mandarina Duck For Man

Mandarina Duck

3.5929 votes

Rank #31,257 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Kensie Free Spirit

Kensie

3.1619 votes

Rank #63,669 CitrusFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarina Duck For Man takes 5 of 5 categories.

Mandarina Duck For Man
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kensie Free Spirit
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mandarina Duck For Man5/5

Kensie Free Spirit0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mandarina Duck For ManMandarina Duck

Kensie Free SpiritKensie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%

3.16/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

Category winnerMandarina Duck For ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

21%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

5%Love

32%Like

37%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityMandarina Duck For Man

SillageMandarina Duck For Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value58

Category winnerMandarina Duck For ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

rose84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

floral61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

floral84%

musky77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseCedarOrange BlossomFloral NotesOzonic notes

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

LemonRed FruitsAppleBlack CurrantBergamotPlumMandarin OrangeCoconut

Heart

VioletMagnoliaPink PepperRoseJasmineVetiverOrange Blossom

Base

MuskPatchouliVanillaSugarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesApple, Lemon, Rose and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Mandarina Duck For Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer44

Fall88

Winter63

Day100

Night61

Spring100

Summer78

Fall11

Winter0

Day100

Night11

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex6

Women11

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 16%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,257

PerfumerCarine Boin

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#63,669

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandarina Duck For ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck For Man gives you a crisp burst of tart green apple and zesty lemon right out of the gate. Give it five minutes. The initial sharp alcohol lift quickly clears out, revealing a softer heart of sweet orange blossom, gentle rose, and airy ozonic notes. It feels clean and approachable. As the hours tick on,…

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Kensie Free Spirit opens with an energetic pop of bergamot, crisp apple, and dark plum before revealing a light coconut sweetness. As the top notes settle, soft jasmine and magnolia merge with pink pepper in the middle. The dry down lands on sugary vanilla, patchouli, and clean musk, creating a casual fruity floral go…

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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 For Man or Kensie Free Spirit?

Mandarina Duck For Man takes 5 of 5 categories. Mandarina Duck For Man is rated 3.59/5 from 29 votes; Kensie Free Spirit is rated 3.16/5 from 19 votes. Choose Mandarina Duck For Man for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kensie Free Spirit for a citrus and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarina Duck For Man or Kensie Free Spirit?

Mandarina Duck For Man lasts longest (Mandarina Duck For Man 61/100, Kensie Free Spirit 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarina Duck For Man or Kensie Free Spirit?

Mandarina Duck For Man projects furthest (Mandarina Duck For Man 63/100, Kensie Free Spirit 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarina Duck For Man and Kensie Free Spirit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Apple, Lemon, Rose and Orange Blossom.

Is Mandarina Duck For Man or Kensie Free Spirit better for summer or winter?

Mandarina Duck For Man suits daytime wear; Kensie Free Spirit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarina Duck For Man and Kensie Free Spirit?

Mandarina Duck For Man has top notes of Apple and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Cedar, Orange Blossom and Floral Notes, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Kensie Free Spirit has top notes of Lemon, Red Fruits, Apple and Black Currant, heart notes of Violet, Magnolia, Pink Pepper and Rose, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla and Sugar.