Fragrance comparison

Mandarina Duck For Man vs My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 114 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mandarina Duck For Man

Mandarina Duck

3.5929 votes

Rank #31,257 WoodyPowdery

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44%scent match

Some overlap

My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich

Grès

3.8485 votes

Rank #18,261 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarina Duck For Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mandarina Duck For Man
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mandarina Duck For Man4/7

My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mandarina Duck For ManMandarina Duck

My Dream Hommage a Marlene DietrichGrès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%

3.84/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 45%Had 26%Want 29%

Category winnerMy Dream Hommage a Marlene DietrichRating 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

18%Love

64%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerMy Dream Hommage a Marlene DietrichMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

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%

fruity100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

fresh61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and vanilla

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

Black CurrantAppleClovesTangerinePineappleMelon

Heart

Casablanca LilyHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRoseOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaOrris RootSandalwoodAmberVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesApple, Rose, Orange Blossom and Vanilla. 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

Summer55

Fall60

Winter70

Day100

Night68

Category winnerMandarina Duck For ManMost 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#18,261

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Sidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMy Dream Hommage a Marlene DietrichHigher 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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My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich by Grès is a floral fragrance that opens with juicy pineapple, crisp apple, and mandarin. The composition rapidly evolves into a heart of Casablanca lily, violet, and heliotrope before settling into a powdery base of vanilla, orris root, and sandalwood. It offers a gentle, nostalgic…

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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 My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich?

Mandarina Duck For Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Mandarina Duck For Man is rated 3.59/5 from 29 votes; My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich is rated 3.84/5 from 85 votes. Choose Mandarina Duck For Man for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarina Duck For Man or My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich?

Mandarina Duck For Man lasts longest (Mandarina Duck For Man 61/100, My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarina Duck For Man or My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich?

Mandarina Duck For Man projects furthest (Mandarina Duck For Man 63/100, My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarina Duck For Man and My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Apple, Rose, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.

Is Mandarina Duck For Man or My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich better for summer or winter?

For summer, My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich is the stronger pick. For winter, My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich is the stronger pick. Mandarina Duck For Man suits daytime wear; My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarina Duck For Man and My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich?

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. My Dream Hommage a Marlene Dietrich has top notes of Black Currant, Apple, Cloves and Tangerine, heart notes of Casablanca Lily, Heliotrope, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Orris Root, Sandalwood and Amber.